A New Way to Seafood
FAMILY FEATURES
Whether you ’ re celebrating a weekend meal with loved ones or simply looking for a way to bring your family to the table at the same time , seafood night can make dinnertime a special treat . Next time you plan to make fish the focus of your menu , it ’ s possible you ’ ll be enjoying the benefits of aquaculture , also known as seafood farming .
Fast becoming a leading source of seafood worldwide , aquaculture is similar to typical agriculture but with fish , shellfish and seaweeds . Farmed seafood can be raised and harvested in either fresh or seawater , where natural conditions are recreated .
Today , half of all seafood Americans eat annually is farm raised and the appetite is only growing . There are many reasons for this , but one is due to overfishing and destructive practices . About 33 % of wild fish stocks have reached their biological limit and aquaculture helps meet the increasing demand for seafood .
However , not all seafood you find in the grocery aisles is the same . Despite industry advances , aquaculture still faces challenges with fraud , mislabeling and questionable conditions . That ’ s why it ’ s important to look for responsible seafood products that are labeled by a trusted certification process .
For example , the Aquaculture Stewardship Council is a non-profit certification program that has created and enforced the world ’ s strictest and highest standards for seafood farming since 2010 . Today , it is transforming the seafood industry with a new level of certification for farmed seafood . This “ new way to seafood ” includes :
n Seafood that can be traced all the way from the farm to the store , ensuring the seafood you buy is what it claims to be n The strictest combination of requirements to protect the environment , workers and communities on the farms where seafood is raised n Improving farmed seafood quality and safety , so you can enjoy the flavor of recipes like One-Pan Japanese Salmon with Sweet Potato , Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry and Royal Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Aioli
To find more information about the certification process , visit NewWaytoSeafood . com .
Royal Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Aioli
Recipe courtesy of MOWI on behalf of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Servings : 2
2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
2 Atlantic Salmon MOWI Royal portions salt , to taste pepper , to taste 1 red pepper , cut into long strips 2 cups small potatoes , cooked and cut in half 1 teaspoon paprika 1 / 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 / 2 cup garden peas 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Romesco Sauce : 1 / 2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic , smashed 1 / 4 cup slivered almonds , toasted 1 / 4 cup hazelnuts
1 slice white bread , crust removed
1 large roasted red pepper 1 / 4 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar salt black pepper
Royal Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Aioli
Aioli Sauce : 1 cup mayonnaise
1-2 cloves garlic , crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon , zest and juice salt white pepper lemon wedges , for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 F .
Place large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil . Season salmon portions with salt and pepper , to taste , and place skin sides down in pan . Cook 2-3 min utes until skin is crispy . Place on sheet pan , skin sides up , and bake 6-7 minutes . Remove from oven and let rest .
In same skillet , add remaining olive oil then add peppers and potatoes . Cook 6-7 minutes until peppers soften and potatoes start to caramelize .
Add paprika , cayenne and peas ; stir and cook 2 minutes . Add tarragon .
To make romesco sauce : In clean pan , heat olive oil and gently fry garlic , nuts and bread until toasted .
In blender , process red pepper , tomato puree and vinegar until smooth . Add toasted nuts and bread ; process to desired consistency .
To make aioli : In bowl , whisk mayonnaise , garlic , olive oil , lemon zest and juice , salt and pepper .
Place several spoonfuls of aioli on plate . Top with potatoes , peppers and salmon , skin side up . Top with romesco sauce .
14 Big Bend Real Estate Guide • March 2022