Sand dabs are a San Francisco delicacy! There are probably many ways they could be cooked, but the only way I have ever done a dab is to pan fry it. In truth, it's almost like they were designed to this end. Bread crumb/eggwash and drop 'em in the hot skillet. Yum!

Mouth-watering braised abalone for the win!

Pick up some panko it's time for a petrale party!

Salmon! A perfect, magical fish that can be enjoyed a million ways. This is one of my favorites, it's easy and impressive, and the gingery-salty-miso is a lovely balance to the richness of the fish.

Catch them yourself if you can, and enjoy them in the classic Scandinavian way…

This magnificent master of disguise makes for a mean supper.

Yes, it's a curry, but the wonderful flavor of the white sea bass will prevail!

Halibut is a really tasty local fish, the only real danger is over-cooking it and drying it out. Let butter be your guide…

Here is a great and easy recipe for rockfish from our friend and Sea Forager Seafood enthusiast Mike Chin.

"We made a nice chowder out of the barber poles, the flesh had a nice resiliency."

Too easy? Too good! Shown here with a side of rice pilaf and tzatziki. (The glass of chilled white wine is off-camera)

Can you tell this one’s going to be a winner? It’s like candy, dear god, and it should probably be illegal. I eat them whole, bones and all. (okay, not the tippy tail or the head, but you could!!)

See below for instructions on how to scale, gut, and clean your herring. After all of that work emptying your fish, now you get to fill it with fresh herbs! I promise, this will be good.

Salmon and grapefruit and basil are all in season, have some fun with it!

You can put your fancy pants on and go crazy with the fish but honestly, with fish this pure and delicious you can afford to keep it really simple. This is a small step above spearing your trout and roasting it on an open fire (also delicious), and I think you’ll love it.

What about the shells? Embrace the mess! Use your hands.

This recipe is super easy and fun to assemble and serve. Wrap up those parcels of monkeyface goodness and enjoy the flavors of the season!

At once hearty and delectible, this Spring-y pasta is a trout treat!

This fabulous(ly easy) appetizer pairs perfectly with a cold martini, or, if you’re in California, a glass of chilled white wine. Feel free to swap out the chives for dill if you like, there are many variations on this delicious pate. Enjoy with friends or keep it all to yourself and call it lunch!

Needless to say, this fish is a favorite in our house. You can cook it solo, or combine it with the coonstripe shrimp or other shellfish into one savory gumbo.

This mellow, buttery fish fillet is a real treat. It’s fatty and delicious. That sounds redundant but there it is.