Fishwife Recipes — Sea Forager

Crispy Calamari

Fresh calamari! What a treat. Just prep and fry as our CSF member Michael Gross did here. But first you have to clean it!

CephalopodMember SubmissionSeptember 7, 2020Squid (Calamari)Comment

Salt-packed anchovies

Thanks to CSF member Bea Johnson for this easy recipe, which you can also find in her book Zero Waste Home. We love these preserved anchovies in our salads or on our pizzas!

FishMember SubmissionSeptember 7, 2020AnchoviesComment

Halibut with Salsa Verde

This sauce!! Use it on any fish, as a dip, on bread, anything. Super versatile and delicious. Pictured here on halibut with lentils and green salad.

FishCamilla LombardSeptember 7, 2020Halibut

Tahitian Poisson Cru

From CSF member Gwendelyn Enderoglu: “My husband and I ate this everyday on our honeymoon and now we make it at home whenever we can get great sushi grade tuna or yellowtail jack.”

FishMember SubmissionSeptember 7, 2020Yellowtail Jack, Albacore Tuna, Ahi Tuna

Manila clams with parsley pesto

The same technique as Manila clams with spaghetti - just make this easy pesto and add a dash of color!

Camilla LombardSeptember 7, 2020Clams

Baked sardine roll-ups

CSF member Monica Alton Spiller’s Swedish / California / Monterey baked sardine roll-ups recipe!

Member SubmissionSeptember 7, 2020Sardines

Sea Forager’s Surf Perch Ceviche

Serve with chips or tostadas and a cold beer. Top with tapatillo as desired. Cheers!

Camilla LombardSeptember 6, 2020Surf Perch, Perch

Rockin’ Rockfish Cakes

These fish cakes are another fun and easy way to enjoy fresh rockfish. Perfect with a crisp glass of white wine or a nice cold beer, whip these bad boys up and drizzle on some sauce for a celebration of our local bounty (and the end of the work day!)

FishCamilla LombardSeptember 6, 2020Rockfish

Grilled anchovies!

Does this qualify as a "recipe"? I don't know, but it's one of our favorite ways to enjoy anchovies, so here goes!

FishCamilla LombardSeptember 6, 2020Anchovies

Garlic-Steamed Manila Clams

GARLIC!!! and clams. Can you handle it?! Only you can know!

ShellfishMember SubmissionSeptember 4, 2020Clams

Manila Clams with Soy Butter

This recipe from Kirk's buddy Andrew Zimmern is quick, easy, and cheaper than a trip to Japan! Thanks, Andrew! Serves 2

ShellfishCamilla LombardSeptember 4, 2020Clams

Calamari and pasta

Super simple and satisfying. I could just say, "make your favorite pasta sauce, add the calamari and simmer for 5 minutes, then serve with pasta and wine," but I know some folks enjoy a good list so here goes....

CephalopodCamilla LombardSeptember 4, 2020Squid (Calamari)

Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic

Garlic, butter, and calamari - yeah baby!! Not in the mood for frying? Pour yourself a glass of something cold and heat up a baguette. There is so much more to this beautiful cephalopod than just fried rings. But let's clean it first! See the video HERE. Recipe lovingly borrowed from Chowhound.

CephalopodCamilla LombardSeptember 4, 2020Squid (Calamari)

Pan Fried Abalone with Lemon-Sriracha aioli

Beautiful abalone - perfect tender bites of joy plus nature's art! Enjoy this quick and easy fried preparation, a classic for abalone. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of fried seafood but this was ridiculously good and easy. Was it because they were alive only 5 minutes before I ate them? Or the bit of bacon grease I mixed in with the oil? I don't know, but this is a quick and easy way to prepare them that let's the abalone shine.

MollusksCamilla LombardSeptember 4, 2020Abalone

Luxe Tri-Shroom Seabass

FishMember SubmissionSeptember 4, 2020Seabass

Roasted whole sablefish with miso

Whip up this quick marinade and let it soak for at least 30 minutes before popping it in the oven if you can. If you're pressed for time don't sweat it, just slather it and roast!

FishCamilla LombardSeptember 4, 2020Sablefish (Black Cod)

Squid braised in red wine with a garlicy aoli and toast

Here is an amazing recipe for your calamari, courtesy of Sea Forager Seafood member Aaron Rocchino, owner of The Local Butcher Shop in Berkeley. Super flavorful, satisfying, and simple. The man knows his food! Enjoy!

CephalopodMember SubmissionSeptember 4, 2020Squid (Calamari)