Prep Tips for Sustainable Seafood from Online Seafood Market Websites

Thanks to the Internet, anyone in the country, anywhere in the country, can now enjoy fresh seafood in season, delivered directly to their door from an online seafood market. Depending on the season, you may be able to buy swordfish steaks, fresh albacore tuna and diver scallops just off the fishing boat. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. You may choose to buy king salmon fillets, or buy Dungeness crab live. Whatever your choice, these preparation tips will help you best enjoy today’s catch of the day at an online seafood market as your dinner tomorrow night.

Fresh Swordfish

Swordfish is among the favorite choices of chefs and foodies around the world. Domestically caught swordfish are on the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood list as a Best Choice or Good Alternative (depending on the specific area). The relatively high oil content gives swordfish a velvety texture that’s buttery and flavorful.

Serving Tip: Rub swordfish steaks with thyme leaves, salt and pepper and broil for about 12 minutes. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

Albacore Tuna

Americans have always considered albacore to be the prime rib of tuna. Albacore  tuna from Canadian and U.S. Pacific waters are among the Best Choices on the sustainable seafood list, so you can enjoy the mild, meaty flavor and firm, moist texture without guilt.

Serving Suggestion: Marinate tuna steaks in soy and wasabi sauce with minced scallions, then pan-sear over high heat and serve with fresh vegetables and rice.

Live Dungeness Crab

Buy Dungeness crab from an online seafood market to ensure that they’re sustainably caught. The West Coast’s favorite crustacean is generally plentiful in season, and the 2013 harvest, which started off looking a bit slim, is shaping up to be one of the most plentiful harvests in years.

Serving Tip: Drop live Dungeness crab into boiling water seasoned with salt and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until crabs float. Serve with drawn butter or aioli for dipping.

King Salmon

Fresh king salmon caught along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska is a delectable, buttery fish that practically melts in your mouth. The bright orange flesh is chock full of healthy omega-3s and protein, making it an excellent choice for your menu. Buy king salmon from Alaska, California, Oregon or Washington to ensure that you’re getting sustainably caught fish.

Serving Tip: Keep it simple. Fresh king salmon is delicious with very little accompaniment. Try broiling it – don’t overcook – and serve with basil pesto on the side.

These are just a few of the many delicious and healthy seafood choices you’ll find when you shop for seafood online at a good online seafood market that features fresh Pacific fish and shellfish.