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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Hello from New Orleans! Home of Americas Safest Seafood

Just wanted to say a quick hello from New Orleans. So far everythings been really delicious (like this wonderful gumbo and etouffee trio I enjoyed at M Bistro), and the chefs Ive chatted with report no problems keeping up with their customers Gulf seafood cravings.

Catches are being tracked using GPS to ensure theyre coming from unaffected areas, and in addition, random samples are being taken twice a day to add another level of protection. As M Bistros Chef Matt Murphy said, "We want people to know its never been safer to eat seafood in New Orleans, than it is right now."

So, ironically, due to the post-spill scrutiny, visitors to New Orleans may actually be enjoying some of the safest seafood in the country. Stay tuned for more information about the trip when I return. Now, its time to go do some more "investigating."

Monday, March 3, 2014

Broiled Herb Crusted Salmon – Stop Staring at the Seafood Case You’re Making the Fishmonger Nervous

I don’t generally talk to strangers – heck, I barely speak to my friends – but once in a while I’ll see someone staring so cluelessly at the fish case in the grocery store, that I just have to jump in and offer them some unsolicited advice – usually suggesting a recipe like this broiled herb-crusted salmon.

This method of broiling salmon, with its simple to make mayonnaise-based crust, produces a magnificently moist and flavorful piece of fish. It can be varied a thousand ways, and other than the actual mayonnaise, literally every other ingredient is optional.

I love the combination of tarragon and Italian parsley, but I’ve used herbs like basil and thyme, which worked wonderfully as well. As far as the fish goes, a center-cut salmon filet is a perfect thickness for this, but other similarly shaped seafood will work.

So, if you happen to be one of those people who get that deer in the headlights look when choosing seafood at the store, I hope you give this great recipe a try. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 2 Servings:

2 (8-oz) center-cut salmon filets

salt and pepper to taste

1 garlic clove, sliced

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 tbsp chopped tarragon

1 tbsp chopped Italian parsley

1 tsp Dijon mustard

3 tbsp mayonnaise

pinch of cayenne

1 tsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste