Category: Entrees – Fish/Seafood

Servings: 2
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Prep Time: 30 min
Source: https://rasamalaysia.com/thai-squid-recipe/

This Thai basil squid showcases tender squid infused with Nam Prik Pao (Thai roasted chili paste), fresh Thai basil leaves, and a few fiery Thai chilies. A splash of fish sauce ties everything together, making this dish both delicious and authentically Thai.

Ingredients: 

12 oz (375g) squid, cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons Nam prik phao, Thai roasted chili paste (like “Pantai” brand
3-4 Thai chilies, lightly pounded (optional)
1 teaspoon fish sauce , to taste
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, stems removed

Directions: 

Clean the squid thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Rinse with cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then quickly blanch the squid for 5-10 seconds. Drain and set aside.

Heat a wok with oil, then add the roasted chili paste and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until the spicy aroma fills the air.

Add the squid and stir to combine thoroughly.

Add the fish sauce, stirring a few times before adding the basil leaves. As soon as the leaves are wilted and the squid completely cooked, dish out and serve immediately with rice.

Servings: 6
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Prep Time: 1 hour pre-prep, 30 minutes @serving time
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020045-coconut-miso-salmon-curry

This light, delicate weeknight curry comes together in less than 30 minutes (if prep work is done in advance) and is defined by its deep miso flavor. Miso is typically whisked into soups toward the end of the recipe, but sweating it directly in the pot with ginger, garlic and a little oil early on helps the paste caramelize, intensifying its earthy sweetness. Adding coconut milk creates a rich broth that works with a wide range of seafood. Salmon is used here, but flaky white fish, shrimp or scallops would all benefit from this quick poaching method. A squeeze of lime and a flurry of fresh herbs keep this curry bright and citrusy. For a hit of heat, garnish with sliced fresh jalapeño or serrano chile peppers.

If you use the 1.5lb coho salmon filet from Costco, the dish serves 6 for an impressive dinner. You could also use tofu for a vegetarian alternative. The poaching liquid can be done ahead of time, as can the cleaning and chopping of the spinach, cilantro, and basil. That leaves the last steps of poaching, rice prep, and serving. Per most of the comments, I’ve doubled the coconut milk and halved the water in the ingredients list.

To serve, remove the poached salmon when done, off the heat, add the spinach to the hot liquid and serve as soon as it wilts. Plate rice first, then spinach+red onion, then salmon, then coriander+basil.

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons safflower or canola oil
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced ½-inch thick (about 2 cups)
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
¼ cup white miso
1 cup unsweetened, full-fat canned coconut milk
1 (1½-pound) salmon skinless fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Steamed rice, such as jasmine or basmati, for serving
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions: 

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion, ginger and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add miso and cook, stirring frequently, until miso is lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes.

Add coconut milk and 1.5 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. If preparing in advance, stop here.

Stir in salmon, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, remove salmon to a plate, and stir in spinach and lime juice.

Divide rice among bowls. Top with spinach and onions, salmon, ladle sauce over the top, and then sprinkle basil and cilantro on top Serve with lime wedges for squeezing on top.

Servings: 4 big burgers (we split one)
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Prep Time: 45 min
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7131-salmon-burgers

For this recipe, you’ll want to grind part of the salmon in a food processor: It’ll bind the rest, which can be coarsely chopped to retain moisture during cooking. Some bread crumbs keep the burger from becoming as densely packed as (bad) meatloaf. This approach, along with a few simple seasonings, produces delicious burgers in not much more time than it takes to make one from ground chuck. The only real trick is to avoid overcooking. Whether you sauté, broil or grill this burger, it’s best when the center remains the color of … salmon. Two or three minutes a side usually does the trick.

Ingredients: 

1½ pounds skinless, boneless salmon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 shallot, peeled diced
½ cup panko
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Lemon wedges
Tabasco sauce

Directions: 

Cut the salmon into large chunks, and put about a quarter of it into the container of a food processor, along with the mustard. Turn the machine on, and let it run — stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary — until the mixture becomes pasty.

Add the shallots and the remaining salmon, and pulse the machine on and off until the fish is chopped and well combined with the puree. No piece should be larger than a ¼ inch or so; be careful not make the mixture too fine.

Scrape the mixture into a bowl, and by hand, stir in the bread crumbs, capers and some salt and pepper. Shape into four burgers. (You can cover and refrigerate the burgers for a few hours at this point.)

Place the butter or oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, and turn the heat to medium-high. When the butter foam subsides or the oil is hot, cook the burgers for 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Alternatively, you can grill them: Let them firm up on the first side, grilling about 4 minutes, before turning over and finishing for just another minute or two. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside. Be careful not to overcook. Serve on a bed of greens or on buns or by themselves, with lemon wedges and Tabasco or any dressing you like.

Servings: 2
Preheat: 
Prep Time: 30 min
Source: https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/wprm_print/7627

Ingredients: 

2 ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) steaks (about 4 oz. each, 1″ thick – see notes for thinner or thicker)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil see notes
1 tablespoon honey see notes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges for serving (optional)

Directions: 

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate or inside a plastic bag.

Mix the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), toasted sesame oil (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tablespoon) kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon- OMIT if marinating for more than a couple hours, see notes), pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon) until honey is fully dissolved. Pour over the ahi tuna steaks and turn over to coat completely. Optional: allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Also optional: Reserve a spoonful or two of the marinade before coating the fish for drizzling on top after you’ve cooked it.

Heat a medium skillet (preferably non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet) on medium-high to high until very hot ( or medium medium-high for nonstick). I recommend giving cast iron 3-5 minutes to get hot and nonstick about 1 minute, depending on how thick it is.

Add the canola oil (1 tablespoon) to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 1 – 1½ minutes on each side for medium rare ( 2 -2½ minutes for medium-well to well, 30 seconds for very rare. See notes – this will vary based on thickness of the tuna steaks). (Note: different burners get hotter depending on your stove. Use your best judgement whether you use medium, medium-high, or high heat, as the marinade may burn if too high heat is used)

Remove to a cutting board. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and serve garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.

Servings: 4
Preheat: 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1900-tuna-burgers

The chef Michel Richard featured these tuna burgers in his 2006 cookbook, “Happy in the Kitchen.” At the time of publication, Mr. Richard’s Washington, D.C., restaurant, Citronelle, was considered one of the best in the country. Basil, soy, anchovies and garlic add layers of flavor to this simple-to-assemble tuna burger.

Ingredients: 

1½ pounds fresh tuna fillet (do not use dark oily flesh)
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 anchovies, minced
½ cup minced basil
2½ teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups mesclun
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 hamburger buns, split
1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
1 large ripe tomato, trimmed and cut into 4 slices

Directions: 

Step 1
Chop tuna until it is the texture of hamburger and presses into a compact ball, and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2
Add garlic, 4 tablespoons olive oil, anchovies, basil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, shape into four patties 1 inch thick, and set aside. (Patties may be placed on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet and covered and refrigerated for 1 to 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before sautéing.)

Step 3
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with remaining soy sauce and ginger. In a mixing bowl, combine mesclun with remaining tablespoon olive oil and the vinegar. Toast buns on one side.

Step 4
Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add oil. Add burgers and sauté for 1½ minutes a side for rare. Set burgers aside in a warm place for 2 minutes. To serve, spread mayonnaise mixture on bottom bun, add burger, tomato and a portion of mesclun. Top with other bun. Repeat with other burgers and serve immediately.

Servings: 4
Preheat: 400
Prep Time: 30
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022325-crispy-baked-fish-with-tartar-sauce

Charming fish shacks and salty sea air aren’t a weeknight possibility for most of us, but thankfully, this recipe is. It features a clever technique from recipe developer Molly Kreuger: Creamy tartar sauce is spread on the fish to add flavor, keep the fillets moist during cooking and help the bread crumbs adhere to the fish. (Feel free to use your favorite tartar sauce in place of the one below.) The fish is baked until nearly cooked through, then broiled to toast the breadcrumb topping. The end result is crispy, creamy, tangy and moist, all of which is achieved without having to deal with a big pot of oil. Eat with more tartar sauce and a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients: 

You can make the half the tartar sauce and it will be plenty. If you are using dried tarragon, make tartar sauce ahead of time.

1 cup mayonnaise
5 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped pickles (such as cornichons or half sour)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 small garlic clove
1 large lemon
Kosher salt and black pepper
½ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing

4 (6-ounce) thick white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod (skin on or off)

Directions: 

Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper part. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, capers, pickles, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Using a Microplane, finely grate the garlic into the bowl, then grate in the zest of the lemon. (Hold onto the lemon; you’ll use the juice later.) Stir to combine and season the tartar sauce to taste with salt and lots of pepper.

In a small bowl, stir together the panko and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

Pat the fish dry on all sides and season lightly all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased or foil-lined sheet pan. Coat the top with a thin layer of the tartar sauce (a scant tablespoon per fillet). Sprinkle the panko evenly on top (about 2 tablespoons per fillet), pressing gently to adhere.

Bake the fish on the top rack until almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes for fillets between ½- and ¾-inch-thick (though you should check earlier, if using a thinner fish). An instant-read thermometer should read somewhere between 125 and 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon to the tartar sauce and cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges for serving.

When the fish is nearly cooked through, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish on the top rack until the bread crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily and registers 140 degrees in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes. Eat with a spoonful of tartar sauce, more black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. (Any extra tartar sauce will keep for up to a week in the fridge.)

Servings: 4+
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Prep Time:
Source: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/creamy-cod-leek-chowder

Fresh dill and cod take the place of parsley and clams, making this chowder taste deliciously different from the summer stalwart. For a soup so rich and satisfying, it comes together surprisingly quickly.

Ingredients: 

3 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 large leek, trimmed, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1 Tbs. finely chopped garlic
1 cup dry white wine
1 quart good-quality seafood stock or clam juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 large bay leaf
1 large sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 lb. cod or snapper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Directions: 

In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbs. of the butter with the flour and set aside.

Heat the remaining 1 Tbs. butter and the oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, then add the potato and leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek begins to brown, another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook until absorbed and evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium low. Add the stock, cream, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper, and bring to a low simmer. Gradually add the flour-butter mixture, stirring after each addition, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the cod and chopped dill, and simmer lightly until the cod is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with the dill sprigs and flaky sea salt.

Servings: 8 as a main course
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Source: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/new-england-fish-chowder-105200

To me, this is the gold standard for chowder: a hearty main course with deep flavors, luxurious texture, and generous chunks of fish, onion, and potato. New England Fish Chowder is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and doesn’t require you to be fussy or exact. After making this chowder a few times, you will begin to understand the Zen of chowder.

Ingredients: 

4 ounces meaty salt pork, rind removed and cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions (14 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch dice
6 to 8 sprigs fresh summer savory or thyme, leaves removed and chopped (1 tablespoon)
2 dried bay leaves
2 pounds Yukon Gold, Maine, PEI, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3-inch thick
5 cups fish stock, chicken stock, or water (as a last resort)
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless haddock or cod fillets, preferably over 1 inch thick, pinbones removed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or up to 2 cups if desired)

For garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions: 

1. Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over low heat and add the diced salt pork. Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the pork is a crisp golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cracklings to a small ovenproof dish, leaving the fat in the pot, and reserve until later.

2. Add the butter, onions, savory or thyme, and bay leaves to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes, until the onions and softened but not browned.

3. Add the potatoes and stock. If the stock doesn’t cover the potatoes, add just enough water to cover them. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil, cover, and cook the potatoes vigorously for about 10 minutes, until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center. If the stock hasn’t thickened lightly, smash a few of the potato slices against the side of the pot and cook for a minute or two longer to release their starch. Reduce the heat to low and season assertively with salt and pepper (you want to almost over-season the chowder at this point to avoid having to stir it much once the fish is added). Add the fish fillets and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and allow the chowder to sit for 10 minutes (the fish will finish cooking during this time).

4. Gently stir in the cream and taste for salt and pepper. If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has chilled completely. Otherwise, let it sit for up to an hour at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don’t let it boil. Warm the cracklings in a low oven (200 °F) for a few minutes.

6. Use a slotted spoon to mound the chunks of fish, the onions, and potatoes in the center of large soup plates or shallow bowls, and ladle the creamy broth around. Scatter the cracklings over the individual servings and finish each with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and minced chives.

Strong Fish Stock, made with the heads and bones from the cod or haddock you buy for chowder, is by far the best choice for this recipe. I urge you to make it, but if you can’t, there are alternatives listed in the recipe.

For equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a slotted spoon, a wooden spoon, and a ladle.

Servings: 4
Preheat: 
Prep Time: 1 hour
Source: https://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/grilled-vietnamese-shrimp-noodle-bowl-recipe/

Thin rice noodles tend to clump together when cooked. But Andrea Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen, developed a cool trick that keeps them from sticking too much: Invert a small bowl in the bottom of the colander for the noodles to drape over as they drain. “We’re scrappy, clever cooks,” says Nguyen. The proof is in this complete meal that stretches the main protein (shrimp) with lettuce, cucumbers, herbs and nuts. The bold flavor comes from nuoc cham, Vietnam’s go-to sauce for dipping and drizzling that’s sweet, sour, salty, hot, and savory all at once.

Ingredients: 

5 ounces rice vermicelli noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
5 teaspoons fish sauce (such as Three Crabs)
2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
4 cups green leaf lettuce, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cups (about 2) Kirby pickling cucumbers (about 2), seeded and diagonally sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/3 cup green onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions: 

1. Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
3. Combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, stirring
until sugar dissolves.
4. Add lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce and chiles; set aside.
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5. Combine lettuce, cucumber and herbs; set aside.
6. Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir until well
combined. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
7. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to
coat.
8. Add half of shrimp; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are seared.
Remove from pan.
9. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil to wok; swirl to coat. Repeat procedure with remaining
shrimp.
10. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok; swirl to coat.
11. Add onions and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds.
12. Return shrimp to pan; stir-fry 1 minute.
13. Arrange about 1 cup lettuce mixture in each of 4 large bowls, and top each serving
with about 1 cup noodles and 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts.
14. Divide the shrimp evenly among servings, and serve each with 1/4 cup of sauce.

Servings: 4
Preheat: 0
Prep Time: 1 hour
Source: Adapted from the 1975 edition of the New Orleans Cookbook Paperback by Rima and Richard Collin

Ingredients: 

2/3 C oil
1/2 C flour
1 3/4 thinly sliced scallions
1/3 C celery
1 C onion, chopped
1/2 C chopped green pepper
4 tsp minced garlic
3 Tbs parsley
16 oz can Italian style whole peeled tomatoes, drained
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 Tbs chives
4 Tbs dry red wine
4 bay leaves
6 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp chili
1/4 tsp mace
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 tsp lemon juice
2 C water
2 lb raw shrimp, cleaned

Cooked rice

Directions: 

In a 6-8 quart pot, heat the oil and gradually add the flour, stirring constantly. Continue stirring over low heat until the roux is medium brown or the color of peanut butter. Remove from the heat. Add the fresh vegetables and parsley to the roux, mix well, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly until the vegetables begin to brown. Mix in the canned tomatoes and sauce, chives, wine, seasonings, and lemon juice.

Raise the heat and bring to a low boil. Add water and bring to a boil again, mixing thoroughly. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and allow to come to a low boil again, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for another 20 minutes (seems excessive to me). Remove pot from the heat and allow to stand 10 minute prior to serving. Serve with rice.