The Fishwife’s Recipes
Explore by fish or seafood
- Abalone
- Ahi Tuna
- Albacore Tuna
- Anchovies
- Clams
- Cod
- Coonstripe shrimp
- Dungeness Crab
- Eel
- Halibut
- Herring
- Lingcod
- Mackerel
- Monkeyface eel
- Mussels
- Night Smelt
- Ocean Whitefish
- Octopus
- Oysters
- Perch
- Petrale Sole
- Rockfish
- Sablefish (Black Cod)
- Salmon
- Sand Dabs
- Sardines
- Seabass
- Spot Prawns
- Squid (Calamari)
- Surf Perch
- Surf Smelt
- Trout
- True Cod
- Yellowtail Jack
- blanquillo
- bluefin tuna
- shrimp
- swordfish
- true cod
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.
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!
Spicy marinated fresh anchovies
Pour yourself a frosty beverage, place a fish on a chip or cracker, and enjoy! Cheers!
Tahini baked lingcod
These freaky-looking, toothsome fish are quite a site, and they make a delicious mouthful too. The female lingcod is especially sassy and independent. Around December, after setting up house and laying her eggs, she takes off to Mexico to sip margaritas and let the Mister look after the nest for two months until the eggs hatch. Enjoy the fresh flavor of this wild fish!
Stuffed Sardines or Surf Smelt
These are so tasty they've been featured in the New York Times! (that's us!)
Halibut with Caper Vinaigrette
Treat your beautiful halibut fillets to this simple caper vinaigrette. The flavor of the fish shines through and the sauce keeps it succulent. Just sear, sauce, and plate!
Easy steamed mussels with wine
This delicious bowl of steamy mussels creates a big impact with minimal effort. Plus, you're cooking with wine! So pour yourself a glass and let's get started.... Be sure to have a nice big pot with a close-fitting lid. The mussels will open and take up more space when they cook, so leave some room in there. A pair of tongs is also super useful for moving them to the bowls later.
Pan-Seared Albacore Tuna Loin
Searing the outside of your tuna loin with high heat yields a moist and tender interior. You can do a salt and pepper crust or get creative with your favorite combination of spices! Black and white sesame seeds are fun too. Just sear, slice, and serve.
Chilipepper rockfish tacos & Mexican slaw
This firm white fillet stands up wonderfully to a variety of cooking methods. It’s incredibly versatile so feel free to get creative. My favorite thing to do is fresh fish tacos with Mexican slaw. Let’s get chopping!
Fried Night Smelt (or, fries with eyes!)
Fresh, sparkling night smelt - what a treat! If you've ever dipped for these yourself you know how magical these little creatures are and how they smell a little bit like cucumber fresh from the sea. (Photo courtesy of Viola Toniolo)
Broiled Sardines with citrus wedges
It's almost too easy, but these little guys are so delicious, you can't go wrong.
Simple Poke (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail)
There's not much finer than beautiful, fresh ahi or albacore tuna, and sometimes it feels like the only heat it needs is your heart beating in lusty appreciation. Step away from the grill and behold the Hawaiian majesty of easy-peasy POKE!
Grilled Spot Prawns with Lime and Basil
Kirk isn’t kidding when he calls them pygmie lobsters, these fellas are big, way bigger even than the coonstripe shrimp! Plus the flavor and texture are ridiculously awesome too! Approaching cooking them like a lobster isn’t a bad idea. Please note that like all shellfish they are highly perishable, so eat them as soon as you can to enjoy them at their best.
Drunken Mussels with Fennel & Lemon
Pick up a 4-pack (or more pack!) of Leffe or your favorite Belgian ale. It’s time to get saucy!
Ginger-garlic steamed clams
Super easy and delicious, you'll be slurping these vitamins in no time at all and make the house smell amazing!
Roasted Mackerel with Garlic and Paprika
Personally this is one of my three favorite fish to eat, but if a bold flavor of the seven seas is a problem, you won't like mackerel. The flesh is wonderfully oily and tastes like a fish is supposed to taste, ie: like fish.
Broiled Petrale Sole with Lemon, Mustard and Thyme
This recipe is easy to make even if you’re in a bit of a rush. Because there’s really never enough thyme…