New Seafood is incredibly easy to prepare in a variety of quick and easy methods. Once you begin to get a sense for how to cook it, you'll be able to explore hundreds of methods and become a true seafood cooking aficionado! Start with our expert tips:


GENERAL SEAFOOD COOKING TIPS

  • Pat the seafood dry with a paper towel before cooking.
  • These cooking times are general approximations based on the quick preparation. Cook all seafood to 145°F.
  • No thermometer? No problem. Cook until the fish is no longer translucent & shiny and is opaque.
  • Refer to our Storage Instructions for guidance on how to keep your seafood fresh before cooking.
  • Preheat your oven or pan before cooking.


SALMON

Portions & Fillets

Pairs great with all citrus, dill, ginger

Prepared best by pan searing, broiling

Average cooking time 6-8 minutes per side

 

Quick Preparation - Brush the salmon with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cook skin side down for 6-8 minutes until the lower quarter of the fish begins to opaque. Flip and add butter and finely diced garlic to the pan and baste the salmon for another 6-8 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with fresh chopped herbs before serving. 

PRO TIP – Salmon is excellent for cedar plank preparation in the oven or on the grill.

Pairs great with full bodied white wine, amber ale, IPA


WHITE FISH

Portions & Fillets

Pairs great with capers, lemons, herbs

Prepared best by pan searing

Average cooking time 2-3 minutes per side

 

Quick Preparation - Brush with olive oil, season each side with salt and pepper and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side.

PRO TIP – If you’re drinking white wine with your fish, add a splash to your cooking liquid. 

Pairs great with any white wine, lagers and pilsners


TUNA

Pairs great with parsley, thyme, rosemary

Prepared best by pan searing, grilling

Average cooking time 2 minutes per side

 

Quick Preparation - Brush with olive oil, season each side of the steak or portion with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sear two minutes per side. Serve with steamed asparagus.

PRO TIP – Cook Tuna steaks to rare to medium rare or 125-130°F.

Pairs great with rosé, light red wine, wheat beers


SWORDFISH

Pairs great with oregano, basil, rosemary

Prepared best by pan searing, grilling

Average cooking time 2 minutes per side

 

Quick Preparation - Brush with olive oil, season each side of the steak or portion with salt and pepper and sear two minutes per side. Remove from heat. Add 2tbsp of softened butter to the hot pan and melt. Chop garlic and chives and add to the pan with a squeeze of lemon and a grate of zest. Cook for 1 minute and pour over the fish.

PRO TIP – Cook swordfish steaks to medium rare or 135°F.

Pairs great with chardonnay, rosé, German goose