'Tis the season for Wild-Caught Alaskan Fish

Perhaps due to the pandemic, I am particularly aware of when wild-caught "fresh" fish has become available in my area. 

In Champaign, IL we do have a few stores that carry wild-caught "fresh" fish.  I look forward to wild-caught Alaskan king salmon.  This summer, I decided to give wild-caught Alaskan halibut a try.  In the past, I haven't enjoyed halibut as I probably overcooked it and/or it wasn't fresh. This time I used "fresh" wild-caught Alaskan halibut and a recipe provided by wholesomeyum.com.  I didn't use all the ingredients listed nor did I read the extensive narrative.  My main interest was in how to prepare the fish without drying it out.  I used garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, a tad of butter, lemon juice as the marinade (which I applied shortly after preparing it) and a bit of avocado oil in the pan.  I followed the recipe's searing directions and then tested it with a "meat" thermometer to ensure it was cooked just a bit over 145 degrees F (to be the "safe side), then sat down and gave it a try.  Delicious! 

In the upcoming weeks as possible, I plan to purchase more "wild-caught" fish from waters I trust and then freeze some of it for use after the season.  I am one store's wait list for Alaskan wild-caught king salmon (as it is very difficult to find here) but the halibut has been available for some time.  We'll how it goes.  If you enjoy eating fish, I hope you have access to wild-caught varieties that you find tasty.  

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Be well.

 


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  1. BobbiAugust 12, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    Faye.....I love all kinds of fish and wild caught Alaskan halibut is one of my favorites... A golf buddy of Ralph's and Bruce's in Florida hosted a dinner party (for several consecutive seasons a while back) that featured Alaskan halibut. During the summer, Joe would fish in Alaska and freeze the fish and have it shipped to Florida. Then he would host a party....and fry the fish. It was delicious! Now however, I prefer my fish prepared in a similar manner to what you did. What a great sounding preparation. Enjoy! (I am hoping my Google Account is fixed so I can continue to comment)

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    1. FayeAugust 13, 2020 at 9:26 PM

      Hi Bobbi-I am re-posting my comment to you as there was an earlier glitch. It is wonderful to not only know where the fish is from but who caught it! I am getting used to searing fish. However, tonight I baked some halibut and it also tasted good. Anyway, I do hope your Google Account is fixed. I love hearing from you.

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