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We know that you, our members truly value knowing where their food comes from, and in our case, who caught your sustainable seafood. So when we asked you to fill out a quick survey and tell us who your favourite CSA’s were, we received a tremendous response and a very full list! So we got … Continued

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Grilled Lingcod with Crispy Prosciutto

March 30, 2023

Grilled Lingcod with Crispy Prosciutto When you think lingcod, think more than just fish and chips! This sustainable seafood recipe not only looks elegant on the plate, but comes together quickly and can be grilled indoors or on the BBQ. For a lighter version, substitute the tater tots for roasted fresh potatoes, or the packaged … Continued

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Spaghetti with Mussels in Tomato and Vodka sauce

March 21, 2023

Spaghetti 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

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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Grilled Shellfish

March 15, 2023

Creamy Salmon Pasta with Grilled Shellfish Sustainable 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 … Continued

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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 (the Skipper Otto community). When Canadian politicians come together with thoughtful, cross-party support for a grassroots issue that helps independent fishing families – it should be celebrated! … Continued

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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

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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

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Independent fishing families need your help: sign the petition!

February 24, 2023

Since 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

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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 sustainable seafood: wild, lingcod and tuna. This recipe is perfect for your next Taco Tuesday night, which calls for lingcod but you could use any of … Continued

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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

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