Cedar-planked salmon

Equipment: One untreated cedar plank (about 6 x 14 inches) Ingredients: Two salmon fillets (about 1.5 pounds) Salt & freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons dijon mustard 6 tablespoons brown sugar Soak cedar plank in salted water for two hours, then drain. Remove skin and any remaining bones from salmon fillet. Rinse the salmon under […]

2018 newsletters

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2018: Review of draft procedural directive, extension of EFP

In June the Council reviewed the draft procedural directive on cost allocation in electronic monitoring programs and drafted a letter providing comments and requesting additional time for advisory body review and comment on the policy. In September the Council submitted the comments to NMFS. In November the Council recommended an extension of the electronic monitoring […]

2017 newsletters

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2017: Final preferred alternative for non-whiting midwater trawl and bottom trawl fisheries

The Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Policy Advisory Committee (GEMPAC) and Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Technical Advisory Committee (GEMTAC) met via webinar twice in early 2017 to discuss final recommendations for an electronic monitoring program for the non-whiting midwater trawl fishery for rockfish, as well as the bottom trawl fishery. The GEMPAC revised its preferred alternatives it selected […]

Cod or halibut with zucchini salsa verde

Ingredients 10 ounces zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish 1/3 cup chopped white onion 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeƱo chiles 1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 1/4 […]

Dover sole stuffed with crab and asparagus

Ingredients 4 dover sole fillets 8 fresh asparagus spears 1 cup Dungeness crab meat 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1 tsp grated lemon peel salt and pepper Directions Trim stalk end of asparagus. Wash and drain well. In a sauce pot, combine heavy cream, shallot and fresh […]

Baked fish and potatoes with rosemary and garlic

This recipe can be made with lingcod, Pacific cod, halibut, or any other firm white fish. An easy weeknight dish for four. Ingredients 1 pound new potatoes, peeled (if desired), washed, and cut into wedges An oven-to-table baking dish that can accommodate both the fish and the potatoes in one layer 4 tablespoons extra virgin […]

2016 newsletters

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2016 Electronic monitoring actions

In March, the Council received an update on individual fishing quota fixed-gear and bottom trawl exempted fishing permit (EFP) activity. The Council extended the expiration date of the electronic monitoring EFPs for the bottom trawl, non-whiting mid-water trawl, whiting mid-water trawl, and fixed gear catch share fisheries through 2018. The EFPs were to end when […]