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

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

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

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

Sweet Orange Chili Marinade for Salmon This simple marinade pairs perfectly with any of the wild sustainably caught salmon varietals caught by our Canadian fishing families. Pair this with roasted or freshly steamed vegetables and light and fluffy couscous or rice, and this might just be your go-to-mid week marinade! It is also great mixed … Continued

With the arrival of the snow, winter has finally arrived in Vancouver and that means it’s time to reflect on what we have accomplished together in 2022 and to start thinking about the 2023 season. This year was the 14th season that Shaun and I have run Skipper Otto, and our 8th season with our … Continued

Tandoori Salmon Bites Wow your guests and infuse some smoked yogurt and Indian flavours, with this unique salmon bite recipe, incorporating our wild sustainable sockeye salmon! Ingredients For the Tandoori Salmon: 8 oz sockeye salmon cut into 4 2 tablespoons Tandoori spice paste 3-4 shrimp chips (garnish) micro greens (garnish) edible flowers (garnish) For the … Continued

Garlic & White Wine Spot Prawns We are always thrilled to share recipes from our Community Partners, and this one is a tried and true recipe from our friends on Vancouver Island at Country Grocer. It’s also a perfect way to incorporate our flash-frozen spot prawns into a simple and delicious meal to warm you … Continued