News From the Top Deck


Fishing is a difficult industry to plan, but we always like to let our members know what to expect for the coming year! We do our best to predict what our fishers will be catching – and when we expect it will be available, so we created this handy seasonality guide. Remember though: these are … Continued

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One Pan Mediterranean Lingcod

May 19, 2023

One Pan Mediterranean Lingcod This is a simple one pan lingcod dish that can be done on the BBQ (or in the oven), and is perfect to keep the heat outside on those hot summer nights! Easily doubled and baked on a sheet pan instead, you can also try different vegetables like asparagus, yellow squash … Continued

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Tortilla Crusted Stuffed Rockfish with Mini Scalloped Potatoes

May 10, 2023

Tortilla Crusted Stuffed Rockfish with Mini Scalloped Potatoes A fun and easy dinner using our rockfish (or substitute sablefish or any white fish), is stuffed with Monterey jack cheese and asparagus then rolled up and coated in your favourite flavoured tortilla chips. By adding the optional mini scalloped potatoes as the base, it makes a … Continued

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Oat Crusted Lingcod

May 4, 2023

Oat Crusted Lingcod A lighter version of the normal deep fried cod recipes, this oat crusted lingcod pairs perfectly with a light salad. Included are instructions to make your own tartar sauce for the fish, or thin it out and use as a salad dressing. This dish can be pan fried on the stovetop or, … Continued

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Stronger Together: BC Young Fishermen’s Gathering

April 18, 2023

The fishing industry in Canada has been really good at breaking apart connections over the last 150 years. It has separated consumers from harvesters through long complex supply chains; pitted Indigenous and non-Indigenous harvesters against one another and moved the industry out of the hands of independent sustainable fishing families. The resulting scarcity mentality and … Continued

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Lemon Scallop Risotto When great people work together, great ideas are born! Fishers Melissa and Joel Collier recently collaborated with Sabrina Currie from West Coast Kitchen Garden, to develop delicious recipes that incorporates their wild pink and spiny scallops. Scallops and risotto are a natural pairing and this light and delicious Italian style dish only … 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 sustainable 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 … 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 sustainable seafood 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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