With overfishing threatening many of the world’s fisheries, START urges you to follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Savvy Program by consuming their recommended Best Choices of sustainable seafood.
For your next seafood restaurant experience, try some of these sustainable selections: U.S. Catfish, U.S. Pompano, U.S. Stripped Mullet, U.S. Lionfish, U.S. Mahi Mahi, Oysters (Farmed & Canada).
For your dining pleasure at home, try some of the following delicious sustainable recipes:
4 servings 35 minutes total Ingredients 1 lemon, for zest/juice 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 6 plum tomatoes ½ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped 4 salmon fillets (1 ½ lb), skin removed 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 [...]
4 servings 15 minutes total Ingredients 2 large eggs (or ½ cup egg substitute) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt ⅓ cup canola oil 4 (6 oz) grouper fillets (about 1 ½ lb) Steps Combine eggs and Parmesan in shallow bowl; combine flour and seasoned salt in second bowl. [...]
4 servings 25 minutes total Ingredients 1 ½ lb peeled/deveined medium shrimp, tails removed (thaw if needed) 3 tablespoons garlic-basil Italian dressing Large zip-top bag 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce [...]
2 servings 25 minutes total Ingredients 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons garlic-herb butter, divided ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth) 2 cups cheese-filled pasta 12 oz frozen Patagonian scallops, thawed 1 cup four-cheese [...]
4 Servings 10 Minutes Ingredients 1 (8 oz) box frozen lime marinated shrimp 1 tablespoon chipotle-garlic seasoning 1 Haas avocado 1 cup salsa verde 1 small red onion 1 lime, for wedges ¼ cup queso fresco (or feta) cheese ¼ bunch fresh cilantro 4 small flour tortillas (or taco shells) Steps Prepare shrimp following package [...]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1 lemon 1 ½ lb tilapia fillets (thawed) 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 teaspoons flour, divided Large zip-top bag 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided ¼ cup white wine Prep Chop parsley; cut lemon in half. Set both aside. Check fish for bones (wash hands). Steps Preheat large [...]
2 servings 25 minutes total Ingredients 2 (6 oz) white fish fillets (such as grouper, snapper, or cod; about 12 oz) 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ teaspoons chili-lime seasoning, divided ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk, divided ½ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup [...]
