Low-carb tuna sandwiches

This recipe offers a new spin on the old tuna sandwich. Instead of bread, lettuce leaves make up the backbone of this sandwich. Ingredients 2.6 oz of your favorite locally caught tuna 1/8 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup chopped tomato 2 Tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 Tablespoon […]

Portuguese grilled sardines

Sardines grilled the Portuguese way. Try them with a vinho verde (young white wine) from Portugal. Source: Food & Wine Ingredients 4 3/4-inch-thick slices bread, from a large country loaf 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon table salt 16 large sardines, cleaned (about 2 pounds in all) 1 tablespoon coarse salt Directions Rinse squid under […]

Calamari salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb cleaned squid 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1-2 large garlic cloves, minced Dried red pepper flakes to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup) 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, […]

Treacle-cured salmon

Ingredients 1 side of Salmon with skin on 80 grams treacle, slightly warm (80 grams is roughly 1/3 of a cup. Treacle is a light molasses, also called “Golden Syrup” and available in the British section of a well-stocked grocery store) 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1 lemon, zested 50 grams (roughly 3.5 tablespoons) sea […]

Grilled rosemary salmon

Ingredients 2 salmon fillets or steaks, preferably fresh and local (3/4 lb each) 1/2 c. orange juice 1/2 c. oil 2-3 additional tbsp. fresh rosemary Rosemary paste:1/2 tsp. rosemary 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp. salt Directions Prepare rosemary paste, mixing rosemary, garlic and salt. Rub paste on salmon (if you use steaks, rub […]

Grilled salmon with lime butter sauce

Ingredients Six 6-oz pieces center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) with skin 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest 6 tablespoons lime butter sauce (recipe below) Lime Butter Sauce:1 large garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted Directions […]

Crisp lemongrass salmon – ca nuong xa

Ingredients 1 lb skin-on salmon fillet, cut ito 4 portions 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass 1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar Scant 1/4 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Madras-style curry powder, such as Sun Brand 1 tablespoon oil Directions Run your finger along the flesh side […]

Tuscan tuna salad with fennel

Ingredients 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tbspns chopped tarragon (or 2 tspn dried) 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 2 (6-ounce) cans tuna (preferably West Coast albacore)*, drained 1 small head fennel, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 of a small red […]

Fresh sardines napa style

Sardines are managed under the coastal pelagic species fishery management plan. Sardines have been deemed a “nutritional powerhouse” rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other nutrients. Fresh local sardines can be purchased from local seafood stores and also from some Asian grocery stores, like Uwajimaya. When buying fresh sardines, conduct the “clock test” to […]

Cashew-crusted salmon with bok choy

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 salmon fillets 1/3 cup honey mustard (or Dijon mustard mixed with honey) 2 tablespoons onion flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped dry-roasted cashews 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch bok choy, rinsed well and chopped Directions Brush honey mustard all over salmon. Season both sides […]