Seafood Savvy
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 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 [...]
Serves 4 Time 30 min Ingredients 8 ounces salmon filet 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup fresh [...]
4 servings 20 minutes total Ingredients 12 oz peeled/deveined shrimp, tails removed (thaw if needed) 3 cloves garlic 1 cup roasted red peppers 1 oz Deli Parmesan cheese 8 oz linguine pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon pepper, divided ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth [...]
4 servings 20 minutes total Instructions Ingredients ½ lb large peeled/deveined shrimp (thawed and tails removed) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ lb presliced fresh squash and onions (summer squash, zucchini, and onions) ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning 1 (10-oz) container lemon-dill finishing sauce (from Seafood) 8 oz refrigerated spinach and cheese ravioli 2 oz Deli feta [...]
2 servings 30 minutes total Ingredients 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 12 oz) Large zip-top bag 1 tablespoon fresh basil 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, divided 2 teaspoons roasted garlic-herb seasoning, divided 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) cherries 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon red wine [...]