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Cioppino with Turbot Bone Broth
Cioppino with Mussels and Pickerel, Made with Turbot Bone Broth Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 2 hr 30 Minutes Ingredients: Turbot Bones Fennel Carrots Celery Onions White Wine Garlic Salt and pepper Water Crushed Tomatoes Mussels Pickerel Fillets Lemon Slices Preparation: Start by roughly chopping your celery, carrots, fennel, and onions. Preheat your Dutch oven or stew pot with a bit of oil over medium-high heat, then add the vegetables to so

The First Fish Foodie
Nov 18, 2025


Candied Char Autumn Salad
Candied Char Salad With Roasted Seasonal Vegetables Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Candied Arctic Char Arugula Spinach Brussels Sprouts Carrots Squash Balsamic Dressing Goat Cheese Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Preparation: Start by roasting your seasonal vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them in the oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Once roasted, prepare your salad base with arugula and

The First Fish Foodie
Nov 13, 2025


Smoked Char Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict served with Cold Smoked Arctic Char Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients: Cold Smoked Arctic Char Eggs English Muffin Holandaise Sauce Chives Salt and Pepper Lemon Slices Vinegar Butter Preparation: Start by preparing a quick hollandaise sauce. In a blender, combine egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, and (optionally) a small spoon of Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth, then transfer to a saucepan and whisk gently ove

The First Fish Foodie
Nov 10, 2025


BBQ Whole Whitefish
BQQ'd Whole Whitefish stuffed with seasonal vegetables and a lemon dill sauce Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients: Whole Whitefish Salt and Pepper Lemon Slices Onions Tomatoes Dill Lemon Juice Olive Oil Parsley Garlic Preparation: Start by pat-drying a whole whitefish and optionally scaling it, as the skin isn’t edible otherwise. Lightly score the fish and stuff it with slices of lemon, onion, tomato, and whole garlic cloves th

The First Fish Foodie
Oct 22, 2025


Smoked Salmon Bagel Bar
Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon Served with an assorted Bagel Bar Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: N/A Ingredients Sliced Cold Smoked Salmon Cucumbers Tomatoes Red Onion Dill Lemon Slices Cream Cheese Fresh Bagels Preparation Prep by chopping and slicing your favourite bagel toppings. Pick up some fresh bagels and pair them with a variety of cream cheeses. Let everyone mix and match to create their perfect bagel combination. A simple and deliciou

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 24, 2025


Hot-Honey Glazed Salmon
Hot Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients Salmon Fillet Cajun Seasoning Salt and Pepper Garlic Powder Hot Honey Olive Oil Chilli Flakes Preparation Pat the salmon fillet dry, then season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, then place the salmon skin-side down to get a nice crispy texture. Cook for about 3–4 mi

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 12, 2025


Roasted Vegetable Pickerel Pasta
Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Pickerel Pasta Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Ingredients Seasonal Vegetables Pickerel Fillet Pasta Lemon Garlic Onion Olive oil Salt and Pepper Parsley Preparation Start by chopping your seasonal vegetables (this recipe uses tomatoes, zucchini, squash, green peppers, and onions), then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet at 400°F for 35–45 minutes. While the vegetables a

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 12, 2025


Garlic Butter Halibut
Pan-Seared, Garlic Butter Halibut, Served over seasonal roasted tomatoes. Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients Halibut Fillet Garlic Butter Salt and Pepper Paprika Olive Oil Parsley Preparation Pat the halibut dry and season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and freshly chopped garlic. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, then sear the fillet on both sides until golden and cooked through, reaching an intern

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 10, 2025


Oven-Roasted Miso-Sesame Glazed Salmon
Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients Sockeye Salmon Fillet Olive Oil Salt and Pepper White Rice Miso paste Sesame oil Kewpie Mayo Seasonal Vegetables Soya Sauce Vinegar Sugar Sesame Seeds Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°F and cook a cup of white rice in a rice cooker or pot. Prepare your vegetables by pickling them in soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar—the longer they sit in the fridge, the better. Season the salmon f

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 10, 2025


Breaded Turbot
Breaded Turbot on Rice (Served with Roasted Squash) Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients Turbot Fillet Salt and Pepper Breadcrumbs Flour Egg Wash Oil White Rice Lemon Slices Preparation Season the turbot fillet generously with salt and pepper. While cooking the rice in a rice cooker or pot, set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs. Coat the fillet first in flour, then dip it in the egg wash,

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 10, 2025


Beer-Battered Halibut Fish and Chips
Crispy Beer-Battered Halibut Served with Roasted Potatoes Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes...

The First Fish Foodie
Sep 5, 2025


Smoked Pickerel Salad
Savoury Summer Salad with Smoked Pickerel and local produce Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Ingredients Smoked Pickerel - only available at Summer Farmers' Markets Aldergrove Farm Salad Mix Aldergrove Radishes Sanagan's Meat Locker Pickled Red Onions Brianna's Homestyle Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing Cucumber Cherry Tomatoes Salt and Pepper, to taste Preparation Chop your Radishes, Cucumber, and Cherry Tomatoes into bite sized pieces. Add to

The First Fish Foodie
Jun 23, 2025


Summer Halibut Ceviche
Sweet and Tangy Summer Halibut Ceviche Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour (inactive) Ingredients Wild...

The First Fish Foodie
Jun 5, 2025


BBQ Poached Spicy Turbot
BBQ Poached Spicy Turbot Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients Turbot Fillets Red Chili Peppers Whole Black Olives, pitted Whole Garlic Cloves, peeled Cilantro Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Preparation Pre-heat the BBQ to Medium-High while preparing the fish. Add Red Chili Peppers to the grill and roast for 1-2 minutes until they develop a bit of colour. Pat the Turbot dry and add to shallow heat-proof dish and top with a generous am

The First Fish Foodie
May 21, 2025


Savoury Arctic Char with Sauce Gribiche
Broiled Arctic Char with a savoury Champagne Sauce Gribiche and Toasted Nuts Recipe by @ Cooking.Or.Cooking Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients Arctic Char Fillet Sauce Gribriche Pine Nuts Almonds Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Recipe Coat your Arctic Char with Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper and your seasonings of choice. Preheat oven to a Low-Medium Broil before placing Arctic Char Fillet in until it reaches desired doneness.. While that is cooking, add a small amou

The First Fish Foodie
May 12, 2025


Hot Honey Soy Halibut
Hot Honey Soy Glazed Halibut with Sesame Seeds on a bed of Spinach Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes...

The First Fish Foodie
Mar 13, 2025


Wild Shrimp Scampi
Prawn Tail Scampi with Buttery Garlic Pasta Recipe by Mickayla L. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time : 10 Minutes Ingredients Spot Prawn...

The First Fish Foodie
Mar 13, 2025


Crispy Baked Cajun Pickerel (Walleye) Dinner
Breaded Crispy Baked Pickerel (Walleye) with Roasted Vegetables Recipe by Mickayla L. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients Pickerel (Walleye) Fillet Plain Breadcrumbs Flour Egg Asparagus Carrots Onions Cajun Seasoning Lemon Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Chop Carrots, Onions and prepare Asparagus and add to a baking dish, top with Olive Oil, Cajun Seasoning, and Salt and Pepper, to taste. Place in oven to bake.

The First Fish Foodie
Feb 12, 2025


Birria Fish Tacos
Spiced Char, Turbot or Walleye Birria Fish Tacos with a Spicy Salsa Verde and Tangy Cabbage Slaw on Fresh Tortillas Recipe by First Fish Foodie and Maizal Tortilleria Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients Walleye, Turbot and/or Arctic Char Maizal Birria Marinade Maizal Salsa Verde Maizal Red Cabbage Slaw Maizal Beet and Corn Tortillas Lime, to taste Cilantro Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste Preparation Add fish of choice to a ziploc bag or container and

The First Fish Foodie
Jan 21, 2025


Creamy Hot Smoked Arctic Char Dip
Creamy Peppery Hot Smoked Arctic Char Dip Recipe by First Fish Foodie Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time : 0 Minutes Ingredients Hot Smoked Arctic Char Red Onion, finely chopped Dill Monforte Dairy Belle Chèvre (Sub: Whipped Cream Cheese) Mayo Lemon, juiced Salt and Pepper, to taste Preparation Finely dice half a Red Onion and Dill, add to a bowl. Next, use your hands to tear the Hot Smoked Char into the bowl. Top with a generous scoop of the Chèvre or Whipped Cream Cheese and eq

The First Fish Foodie
Dec 17, 2024
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