Category Archives: Fish & Seafood

Baked totoaba fish

We got lucky again and found some beautiful, super-tasty totoaba, a rare saltwater fish from the Gulf of California.
This time I baked it with garlic, fresh herbs, a little lime zest and juice, and a handful of cherry tomatoes. It came out so flavorful and juicy—roasting is just perfect for totoaba because the meat stays tender.
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Baked Totoaba Fish

Baked Totoaba Fish, oil, garlic, herbs, lime, butter, that's a flavor-packed combo for such a rich, flaky fish.
Totoaba has a firm texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor, similar to Chilean sea bass or grouper, which makes it ideal for baking. The lime and butter brought out the richness while keeping it bright and balanced.. My first,...
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Dill Mood-or Nordic Style!

Dill Mood-or Nordic Style!
My garden is full of fresh dill, so today I decided to put it to good use! I made buttery boiled potatoes with garlic, and some delicious garlic shrimp.
For the potatoes, I tried a new trick after watching the new season of one of our favorite shows, Long Way Round, where they travel...
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Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger, Scallions, and Soy

Today I trued a new recipe for branzino, another Vietnamese dish from my cookbook. Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger, Scallions, and Soy, it was so delicious, aromatic and flavorful! Steamed cooked fish with ginger, green scallions on top with cilantro, hot oil on top and after soy sauce with rice vinegar and hot pepper flakes Read more