http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog Seafood Recipes & News Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:44:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rule #1 when purchasing seafood: know your source. As with any exchange where quality matters, it pays to do a little research, and to establish trustworthy relationships with your fishmongers. Case in point - a man in Bellevue, Washington, was recently found guilty of purchasing more than ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/news/turbot-or-not-turbot-that-is-the-question.html The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of precious culinary gems - some classic, like wild Alaskan seafood, Washington berries and apples, and Oregon cheeses and hazelnuts, and others more recently polished to take their places in the repertoires of cooks - Oregon pinot noir, for one, and the ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/sake-seafood-marinade.html This might well be the best salmon I’ve ever tasted. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special. Since I’m a fish-and-vegetarian and the primary cook in my household, my red meat-loving husband rarely gets to indulge his taste for steak. I promised him a filet ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/horseradish-crusted-salmon-with-bastard-bordelaise.html A coalition of Alaskan fishermen, Alaska natives, and conservation groups are coming together this week at the Seattle Fish Expo to urge President-elect Barack Obama to re-establish protection of the fishing waters in Bristol Bay and parts of the Bering Sea. These waters account for over 40% of the ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/news/alaskan-fishermen-fight-to-protect-waters.html Tighter budgets can still produce wonderful seafood meals.  This preparation is relatively simple and quick, and can make use of leftovers: Friday night’s mashed potatoes and broiled salmon find new life in these savory cakes.  They can stand alone as an entree, or make great appetizers for group get-togethers.  They ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/salmon-potato-cakes-with-greens-and-dill-cream.html Fried rice is one of those dishes that you can keep at the back of your mind and make on a few minutes' notice with just about anything you have in your fridge.  There are a few staple ingredients that I try never to go without - eggs, for instance, ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/smoked-salmon-fried-rice.html Sometimes the most interesting creations are accidents.  This recipe is not the one I intended to write, and yet it is now one of my favorites, a discovery I made thanks to the uniform bags I buy bulk goods in, and the remarkable resemblance of flour to powdered sugar.  I ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/oven-poached-halibut-with-lemons-and-olives.html The winter holidays are a great time for preserving old traditions and starting new ones. Whether your Thanksgiving table is spread with a motley assortment of potluck dishes brought by friends, a gleaming feast catered by the chef of the house, or a homespun affair full of memory and warmth, ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/classic-oyster-stuffing.html This salad makes a great appetizer for dinner parties or holiday meals.  The flavors are bright and tangy, and it’s both quick to make and very beautiful.  Be sure to use Belgian endive leaves that have a lot of magenta to them for the strongest visual effect.  I have adapted ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/purple-belgian-endive-and-crab-salad.html Scallops are the ravioli of seafood: two-bite sized, and deceptively rich.  These are so good, you’ll want to keep eating well past full.  This preparation is very quick, so be sure your sides are ready before you start.  Garlic mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus with lemon are a nice addition, ... http://www.alaskaharvest.com/blog/seafood-recipes/pan-fried-scallops-with-balsamic-glaze.html