By Mark and Lisa Tagal How Eating Shellfish Helps to Save Our Ocean In honor of Earth Month, this episode of “In Search of the Perfect Bite†highlights some of the ocean’s Superheros leading the fight against...
Category: sustainable seafood
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Starry Flounder Ceviche
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Ceviche: The National Dish of Peru Starry Flounder Ceviche A classic Peruvian dish featuring Starry flounder marinated in lime juice. What is ceviche? Ceviche is a citrusy seafood dish popular throughout Latin America. Though its origin is...
In Search of The Perfect Bite: Miso Glazed Sablefish
This recipe includes Miso-glazed black cod with crispy skin garnish and finger lime caviar, served with grilled yuca cake and charred leeks. Recipe by Chef Kahale Ahina, Bonney Lake High School Teacher, Culinary Program Ingredients: 4 sablefish filets (about 4-6...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Sizzling Fish with Golden Pompano
Sizzling fish refers to the final stage when cooking this particular dish. Any firm-fleshed, meaty white fish will do, but it really shines with fish in the “Jack†family. The process is slightly involved as it involves steaming the...
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Crispy Skin Branzino with Watercress Pesto and Squid Ink Pasta
By Mark Tagal This dish is set to impress with its fancy name, but the cooking is very simple. Branzino is a Mediterranean fish that is commonly raised in aquaculture. Also known as a European sea bass that’s native to the waters...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Lumpia-ed Mahi Mahi with Thai Basil Beurre Blanc Sauce
Photos and food by Mark Tagal This one tastes complicated, but it is pretty simple. Think of this dish as a play on fish and chips with a Filipino twist. It helps to make the sauce first and then set it aside until you plate the finished fish. For the Mahi Mahi...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Shrimp and Lobster
Photos and food by Mark Tagal Bisque has come to mean a smooth and creamy soup, but the origins of bisque go back to a classical French seafood soup, made with a hearty stock and crustacean shells. To make this soup, you will need: Lobster: whole lobsters will give...
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SEAFOOD MONTH!
Celebrating Past Successes, Preparing for Future Challenges October is National Seafood Month, and what better way to honor the heritage of the seafood industry than to try some new seafood recipes? Did you know Congress proclaimed National Seafood Month over 30 years...