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Crispy Salmon with Mushroom Risotto As we get closer to the holiday season, we are getting fancier in the kitchen and our friend Chef Johnny Bridge has developed a few salmon recipes for us with freshly caught salmon this summer. This dish is made with our delicious chinook salmon, but you can substitute in any … Continued

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Japanese Style Fish and Chips

October 26, 2023

Japanese Style Fish and Chips Who doesn’t love fish and chips… so why not try making them at home, but with a twist! Once again our friend and BBQ master, Steve W, has gotten creative in the kitchen and cooked up this amazing recipe with lingcod cheeks, but you can easily substitute in lingcod fillets … Continued

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Changing of Seasons – a reflection

October 26, 2023

(Photo credit: Sonia Strobel, Fishing boat Eldorado) I always find the change of seasons to be a powerful time for reflection. This year’s final day of summer and first day of autumn were particularly filled with nostalgia and reflection for me as we headed out on a boat repositioning trip. Boat repositioning trips are a … Continued

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Halibut Saltimbocca

October 12, 2023

Halibut Saltimbocca Cooler fall weather calls for comfort food, and what better way to indulge than a delicious and creamy halibut and gnocchi recipe! A twist on the classic Italian Saltimbocca dish, which usually calls for veal or chicken, this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and is sure to impress family or friends … Continued

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Building Bridges – a reflection

September 29, 2023

(Photo credit: Justin Milton, a young Inuit man from Pond Inlet, explains what fish mean to Inuit) All this week, I am honoured to be a guest at a North-South knowledge sharing circle with Inuit youth convened by our friends at two great non-profit organizations: Ikaarvik and Ocean Wise. Ikaarvik is the Inuktitut word for … Continued

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Grilled Greek Salmon Salad A fun and easy recipe that comes together easily, with little prep work and can be cooked on the BBQ or stovetop. You can add in or take out any salad ingredients to your liking -it’s really that simple. Ingredients One (300 gram / 10oz) Skipper Otto pink salmon fillet, defrosted, … Continued

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Coho Salmon in Foil

September 20, 2023

Coho Salmon in Foil An easy week night family meal at home, camping or a no-fuss lunch prep recipe, place the salmon into foil and then customize your veggie choice to suit your taste! On the BBQ or in the oven – it comes together quickly and with no major clean up – thats a … Continued

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Salmon with Soba Noodles in Maple Soy Lime & Sesame Dressing

September 14, 2023

Salmon with Soba Noodles in Maple Soy Lime & Sesame Dressing This is a super simple recipe that can be served warm or chilled, and is perfect for a fast weeknight family dinner. Our friend, Chef Ned Bell in partnership with Go Wild BC Salmon created this dish with chinook salmon caught by our co-founder … Continued

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Standing Up for Our Fishers: An Unsatisfying Conclusion

September 8, 2023

Back in early June, we shared a story about our halibut fisher, Doug Kostering and DFO’s seizure of his catch. It’s been a long bumpy road this summer with an unsatisfying conclusion so we feel it is the right time for an update.  As a recap, our longtime halibut fisher, Doug Kostering, was accused by … Continued

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Pink Salmon with Smokey BBQ Rub

September 7, 2023

Pink Salmon with Smokey BBQ Rub Low and slow is the way to go, when cooking salmon on the BBQ. This herbaceous and smokey rub recipe that our friend and Chef Cory Walby of Saturday Night Test Kitchen created for us in partnership with Go Wild BC Salmon, is sure to impress. The key for … Continued

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"The salmon was amazing. Thanks to you and the entire Skipper Otto crew for what you do and how you do it. We are blessed to have you in the community."