Top 5 Recipes for Sustainable & Healthy Seafood
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Want seafood that is both good for you and good for the environment? Here are our Top 5 recipes that use fish from Monterey Bay Aquarium’s "Super Green" list of sustainable seafood, meaning that it is good for human health but doesn’t harm the oceans. Bon Appétit!
Mussels
Salt Spring Island Mussels - The Grill at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: As part of Fairmont's commitment to environmental stewardship, The Grill has partnered with the CleanFish Alliance, an organization that carefully selects fisherman and artisan fish farmers around the globe to support sustainable practices that are healthy for the fish population, consumers and the planet (for information, visit www.cleanfish.com).
Dungeness Crabs
San Francisco Dungeness Crab Cakes – The Laurel Court, The Fairmont San Francisco: Laurel Court showcases seasonal menus that are authentically local, traditional and innovative. Chef jW Foster has partnered with local farmers, ranchers and Monterey’s Seafood Watch in purchasing from sustainable sources.
Salmon
Watermelon Seed Salmon – Ocean Club, The Fairmont Southampton:
Perched above the beach on the South Shore, Ocean Club is an enticing twist of contemporary Seafood Fusion style. Diners can relax surrounded by an inspiring ocean view and savor dishes that blend Asian ingredients and European techniques, giving each bite an international explosion of flavors.
Trout
Trout Tartar - Fairmont Kenauk at Le Château Montebello: Fairmont Kenauk has access to rainbow, lake, speckled and brown trout for guests to catch in the resort’s 25 lakes. Although there are no restaurants at the resort, all the chalets have kitchens and propane barbeques so guests can fix this dish themselves, or indulge in a private chef who can prepare their catch of the day.
Oysters
Vancouver Island Oysters with Chili Marinade - The Empress Room at The Fairmont Empress, Victoria: The Empress Room combines impeccable service with an exquisite menu. The finest ingredients with a "farm to fork" philosophy of bringing the region's epicurean-rich cuisine to the table mean that diners get only the very best.