Pacific Council News Spring 2019: Groundfish

Changes to groundfish essential fish habitat, Rockfish Conservation Areas approved In March the Council approved sending groundfish fishery management plan Amendment 28 for Secretarial review. Amendment 28 incorporates changes to groundfish essential fish habitat, trawl rockfish conservation areas, deepwater bottom contact gear closures, and other groundfish fishery and habitat protections. The Council also amended a […]

Ad Hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee May 21-22, 2019 meeting

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s ad hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee (SaMTAAC) met, May 21-22, 2019. Meeting documents Based on its proceedings at this meeting, the SaMTAAC provided a progress report to the Council (Information Report 2, June 2019 briefing book) May 2019 Meeting Agenda SaMTAAC Agenda Item B, Attachment 1: Process […]

Miso-marinated blackcod

Serves 4. Active time: 5 minutes; total time: 30 minutes, or up to overnight for marinating. Ingredients 1/4 cup red or white miso paste 1/4 cup sake 2 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup sugar 4 black cod filets, 5 to 6 ounces each Directions Whisk together miso, sake, […]

Ad Hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee October 11-12, 2018 meeting

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s ad hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee (SaMTAAC) met,October 11-12, 2018. Meeting documents Based on its proceedings at this and the June 2018 meeting, the SaMTAAC provided a progress report to the Council (Supplemental Information Report 6, November 2018 briefing book) October 11-12, 2018 SaMTAAC meeting agenda SaMTAAC Agenda […]

Ad Hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee June 29, 2018 meeting

The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s ad hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee (SaMTAAC) met June 29, 2018. Meeting documents June 29, 2018 SaMTAAC Meeting Agenda SaMTAAC Agenda Item B, Attachment 1: Review Committee Charge and Calendar SaMTAAC Agenda Item C, Attachment 1: Review of Alternatives SaMTAAC Agenda Item C, Attachment 2: Appendices to […]

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 jalapeño 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 […]