(Photo credit: Sonia Strobel, Skipper Otto team with fisher families) Summer might seem pretty far off to most of you, but this is the time of year when fishing families start thinking about and planning for the fishing season ahead. And what better way to prepare than to spend a meaningful couple of days in … Continued

Asian Inspired Salmon with Rice Noodles and Grilled Baby Bok Choy This delicious dish comes together in minutes, so it can be easily added it to your mid-week recipe routine! If you can’t find bok choy, you can easily substitute in green peppers or snow peas to add that pop of colour and some green … Continued

(Photo credit: Bruce Martinelli. Flash frozen albacore tuna) We often get asked, ” is fresh seafood better than frozen?”, and our resounding answer is – no, that is a myth! Many people believe that “fresh” seafood that is “never frozen” directly reflects the level of quality. However, the moment seafood is caught or harvested, it … Continued

Smoked Sockeye Salmon Sandwich If you are like us, light and simple recipes are welcomed after such big meals over the holidays, so we couldn’t help but noticed this delicious recipe that one of our members Larry B, from Vancouver BC shared on Instagram, using Skipper Otto products. A self professed ‘foodie’ who enjoys eating … Continued

Bacon Wrapped Salmon Medallions with Burnt Lemon Cream Sauce Looking for some decadent holiday or New Years Eve dinner inspiration? Well have we got the recipe for you! Our friend and BBQ master, Steve W, has created a fantastic twist on a classic: bacon wrapped tenderloin and has paired it with a creamy lemon sauce, … Continued

Holiday Wine Pairings for Smoked Seafood With the holidays fast approaching and social calendars getting busy, many of our members start to serve our smoked salmon and tuna at dinner parties, so we thought we would share some sumptuous wine selections that pair perfectly!  Our friend and Skipper Otto member, Sean Nelson, who is also … Continued

Seared Albacore Nicoise We love finding recipe inspiration right from the source – our fishing families! This is a beloved and hearty salad from our albacore tuna fishers Pilar, Bruce and Rex Martinelli, who devour this recipe on a regular basis, and hope you enjoy it too! Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs Skipper Otto Albacore tuna … Continued

I’ve been following the work of author Ian Urbina and the Outlaw Ocean Project for many years. If you are unfamiliar, the Outlaw Ocean Project is a non-profit journalism organization based in Washington D.C. that produces investigative stories about human rights, labor, and environmental concerns that take place in oceans around the world. In October, … Continued