Spaghetti with Mussels in Tomato and Vodka sauce
March 21, 2023
Recipes mussels pasta recipe seafood pasta sustainable seafoodSpaghetti with Mussels in Tomato and Vodka Sauce A fun way to enjoy pasta and mussels, that comes together quickly. Perhaps add a dash of remaining vodka to a martini glass, and you’re all set! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped pinch of red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons … Continued
Creamy Salmon Pasta with Grilled Shellfish
March 15, 2023
Creamy Salmon Pasta with Grilled Shellfish Seafood and pasta just go together, and this recipe is fancy enough to impress your friends without much effort at all, and under 30 minutes if using store bought pasta! Included is an easy way to make pappardelle pasta, using a food processor and a pasta roller, but using … Continued
Hope and optimism following the Fisheries for Communities Gathering
March 14, 2023
I’m bursting with hope and optimism following the Fisheries for Communities Gathering this past month in Victoria, and I couldn’t resist sharing my excitement with all of you. When Canadian politicians come together with thoughtful, cross-party support for a grassroots issue that helps independent fishing families – it should be celebrated! On Feb 22-23, I … Continued
Celebrating Natasha Marshall Gallic – a strong, proud Tseshaht fisher
March 7, 2023
For International Women’s Day this year, I want to celebrate my friend Natasha Marshall Gallic, a role model woman who challenges the status quo, defies stereotypes, has a passion for reinventing for justice, and is a constant source of inspiration to me. Among her many talents, Natasha fishes for salmon for her family, her community, … Continued
Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
March 2, 2023
Sweet Potato and Crab Soup This simple and hearty crab soup recipe is perfect for these misty winter days as we wait for spring to arrive. Instead of sweet potato, you can always use butternut squash or pumpkin as a substitute, but the live Dungeness crab we have available for our Vancouver members this March, … Continued
Independent fishing families need your help: sign the petition!
February 24, 2023
News bc salmon fishing license owner operator petition west coast fishingSince we started Skipper Otto in 2008, our goal has always been to fight for the rights of individual harvesters and coastal First Nations, to ensure the value of the fisheries flow into – not away from – our communities. One of the most beautiful things about the Skipper Otto community is that folks like … Continued
Rodrigo-Style Fish Tacos
February 22, 2023
Rodrigo-Style Fish Tacos We always love getting creative recipe ideas from our fishing families, and a great resource is our friends Bruce and Pilar Martinelli who provide us with wild, lingcod and tuna. This recipe is perfect for your next Taco Tuesday night, which calls for lingcod but you could use any of the white … Continued
West Coast Poutine
February 8, 2023
West Coast Poutine This creative take on a Canadian classic by our friend and member Steve W., incorporates our wild, lake caught arctic char and our fresh mussels which are grilled to perfection in this delicious comfort dish. He notes that when he cooks the fish, he usually trims it up so it looks nice … Continued
3 Recipes to Elevate Your Date Night
February 8, 2023
With Valentine’s Day coming up, use this special opportunity to show your love through food. From scallops to tuna to salmon, take your pick from these delicious recipes and spoil your loved ones with a seafood feast! Steamed Scallops with Garlic Butter This is a recipe straight from Joel and Melissa Collier’s repertoire. Pink and … Continued
Sweet Orange Chili Marinade
February 7, 2023
Sweet Orange Chili Marinade for Salmon This simple marinade pairs perfectly with any of the wild sustainably caught salmon varietals caught by our Canadian fishing families. Pair this with roasted or freshly steamed vegetables and light and fluffy couscous or rice, and this might just be your go-to-mid week marinade! It is also great mixed … Continued
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