(Photo credit: Sonia Strobel. Image: Sonia and Melanie in Port Alberni – May 2024) Our members’ dedication to creating a different kind of seafood system is having a huge impact on the lives of fishing families and I want you to join me in welcoming our newest fisher, Melanie Fred-Cranmer, to the Skipper Otto Community! … Continued

Spot Prawn Caesar Cone Although it looks fancy, this take on a grilled romaine lettuce caesar salad with our BC spot prawns tails, wrapped in a parmesan cone, comes together in minutes, and is sure to impress! You can make the parmesan cones head of time, as they’ll stay in shape for hours and then … Continued

(Photo credit: Shaun Strobel. Image: Oliver filling slurry onto fishing boat Eldorado) Not all economies run on dollars. This is especially true in community-based fishing. And I believe the lessons that kids learn growing up on the fishing grounds set them up for success in other realms of life, too. For the second summer in … Continued

Miso Maple Lingcod If you already have some on hand, or curious to try lingcod, why not try this delicious new recipe from our friend and grill master Steve W. A mouthwatering combination of miso and maple syrup, the cooking method used is with lump charcoal on the BBQ, but Steve has also included broiling … Continued

Every year, we eagerly anticipate stories from sea by our fishing family Bruce and Pilar Martinelli featuring their 6 year old son Rex. Together they ventured out, off the coast of Vancouver Island in search of lingcod recently, and here in Pilar’s own words is a rare glimpse of what life is like with children … Continued

Grilled Sablefish with Vegetable Pasta The perfect light meal on a warm and sunny day, this recipe is super simple and packed with nutritious vegetables. Our sincere thanks to friend Steve W. who has delivered yet another creative way to add sablefish into your recipe routine! If you have a fancy spiralizer kitchen gadget at … Continued

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict The team at Skipper Otto loves making salmon salad sandwiches with our canned smoked salmon, and now our friend and chef Steve W has come up with another creative way to add it to brunch! Starting with a traditional eggs Benedict style recipe, he has swapped out the bun for a … Continued

Salmon with Chive Beurre Blanc, Wild Rice, and Steamed Broccoli There are so many ways to cook salmon, but pan-frying is a quick and easy way to enjoy it without too much fuss. Paired it with wild rice and broccoli and you have a brightly coloured meal with a great balance of nutrition and flavour. … Continued