Seafood Recipes
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Ca Bơn Chiến Nước Mắm (Vietnamese-Style Fried Sanddabs)
Pacific Sanddabs are excellent fried because of a large surface-area-to-volume ratio - these little flounders cook evenly and crisp up perfectly, especially in this classic Vietnamese preparation that takes just a few steps to prepare. Nước Mắm is a staple in Vietnamese households, and we’ll wager that every kind of local fish in available here in San Diego is better when paired with its sweet, sour, salty, savory and spicy flavor profile. So make extra!
Sablefish (Black Cod) Moqueca Baiana
Anyone looking for a way to eat more fish for their health Moqueca Baiana is a Brazilian stew featuring fish simmered in coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro, and characterized by the use of ingredients of African origin: peppers, coconut milk, and palm oil (dendê), the latter giving the dish its signature bold color. Making it with locally-caught sablefish puts a San Diego twist on a beloved Brazilian dish.
Whole Fish with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
The recipe suits any small whole fish you can get your hands on - from the many rockfish species available in San Diego to shortspine thornyhead and ocean whitefish. Black bean garlic sauce is a paste made from salted and fermented black soybeans, available at most Asian supermarkets. This flavoring is a traditional Chinese staple, and this preparation of whole fish is a popular dish to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Korean Spicy Braised Mackerel (Godeungo Jorim)
This is a traditional Korean recipe, godeungeo jorim that can also be used for black cod (eundaegu jorim). Jorim, meaning “braised,” is a cooking style that is widely adaptable to many types of fish available in San Diego. A one-pot dish, it combines a simplicity of preparation with complex flavors.
Asian-Inspired Whole Rainbow Trout
A thin skin and fine protein structure lend to a quick cook time and tender texture. Rainbow trout has a mild flavor that takes to aromatics and all kinds of seasoning combinations really well. Their size lends to a great, easy to prepare meal, with no waste to be had!