A Pleasure in Cooking – Seafood

Those who are microwave warriors can cook a complete meal in less than five minutes and thus have a time advantage over world chefs, but unfortunately miss out on a whole world of delicious food and great flavors. There are some dishes that do not reach the microwave, but that does not mean that they are not easy and quick to prepare. The right tools of the trade help immensely, and with nothing more than a metal pan and spoon, a quick, healthy, and delicious seafood dinner can be prepared in under 20 minutes using a technique called a frying pan.

The first step is to start with premium seafood

Try to stick to Alaskan seafood because it is guaranteed fresh and caught from a sustainable wild source. This means that the flavor and texture would be much better, even if the product was freshly frozen or frozen, which means it was frozen within a few hours of picking it up and ensuring freshness. You can start with a thawed piece of fish, such as salmon, haddock, or even scallops, or straightforward with frozen seafood. Just make sure to prepare the frozen pieces by rinsing them in cold water and then drying them with a paper towel before cooking.

Frying pan

Frying pan differs slightly from sautéed, a culinary term familiar to people, where the idea of ​​a frying pan is to have a good crust on the outside for a larger piece of seafood. When frying, the pieces of seafood (or meat or vegetables) are usually finer and cooked very quickly in oil at a high temperature. Prepare for a wild Alaskan seafood roast by coating the base of the metal skillet with an oil like olive or canola oil, and heating it over a medium-high heat until the oil is hot and bubbles. At this point, it is okay to add a little butter for extra flavor, but this isn’t necessary. Put the oysters in the oil and shake the skillet to prevent sticking, then let the oysters cook for at least a minute or two without touching them! When you see the edges starting to turn brown, flip the oysters over and reduce the heat if necessary. Remember to always start the skin side up if the oyster piece still has skin. When cooking wild Alaskan seafood that starts out frozen, simply double the cooking times on each side and be on the lookout.

Metal frying pan

Using a metal frying pan has the advantage that if the seafood has a nice brown color, but you want to make sure it is cooked, it can easily be placed in the oven directly for another 5 to 10 minutes, at around 400 degrees. Try using prepackaged or homemade pickles or condiments to add more flavor to your food when cooking Alaskan seafood for quick and delicious home-made meals. 

Why buy sustainable seafood

When you are about to purchase the next seafood platter or dish for the next big family gathering, consider the responsible option and consider purchasing sustainable Seafood of the Month Club. Through the buying process, you can save the environment and eat better at the same time. By making sure your purchases are publicized and explaining a little about the politics and philosophy behind them, you can help spread the word and hope for the action. Through many small actions there could be a movement that begins to change the way seafood is collected to make it delicious and environmentally friendly.