Fish Sticks with Cilantro-Serrano Tartar Sauce

Written on Apr 12, 2010 by Lia Huber
Fish Sticks with Cilantro-Serrano Tartar Sauce

Commercial fish sticks are loaded with fillers and preservatives. Make your own and you can avoid all that. I’ll often double this recipe and freeze half, so I have healthy fish sticks on hand for Noemi for busy nights. Just heat frozen fish sticks in the oven at 400 for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

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Linguine with Red Clam Sauce

Written on Dec 24, 2009 by ldgourmet
Linguine with Red Clam Sauce

In keeping with the Southern Italian tradition, I added chopped tomatoes and a little wine to Rick Moonen’s recipe from his excellent Fish Without a Doubt. San Marzano are traditional; Muir Glen Organics are terrific, too.

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Curried Mussels

Written on Oct 21, 2009 by Lia Huber
Curried Mussels

I first fell in love with mussels years ago in France. Now, more and more, they’re one of my go-to weeknight foods. Mussels cook up super fast, they produce a flavorful broth with very few added calories, they’re at the top of the A-list in terms of sustainable seafood and, as if that’s not enough, they’re economical too.

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Barramundi with Shallots and Chile

Written on Oct 9, 2009 by Lia Huber
Barramundi with Shallots and Chile

Barramundi’s meaty yet flaky texture makes it a good pair for dishes with an Asian flair. Like this one, with caramelized shallots and chile and a savory splash of fish sauce.

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Garlicky Butterflied Grilled Shrimp

Written on Jul 21, 2009 by Lia Huber
Garlicky Butterflied Grilled Shrimp

Leaving the shells on during grilling adds to the flavor of the dish. Be sure to source domestic shrimp so you know you’re making a smart, sustainable choice.

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Classic Blackened Catfish

Written on May 26, 2009 by Lia Huber
Classic Blackened Catfish

This dish brings back memories of my college days in New Orleans when I used to make it at least once a week. Little did I know then that I was making a sustainable pick! I’ll warn you from experience; your fire alarm will probably go off, so have a towel handy to fan the smoke away.

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Grilled Halibut with Green Pea Coulis

Written on May 26, 2009 by Lia Huber
Grilled Halibut with Green Pea Coulis

Peas definitely fall into the “can’t get better than fresh-from-the-garden” category. Here, they end up in a gorgeous, Kelly-green coulis.

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