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Fish Pie

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="7846" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="7847" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_facebook][vc_empty_space][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]4 servings Ingredients 4 (6 oz.) fish portions (salmon, trout, other) 2 sheets puff pastry (or 2 pie crusts) 1 beaten egg white [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Fish topper mix-- 3 tablespoons parsley (chopped) 3 tablespoons chives (chopped) 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ...

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Cisco encrusted with salt.

Salt-encrusted Cisco

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="7710" img_size="medium"][vc_empty_space][vc_tweetmeme][vc_empty_space][vc_facebook][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Featured on The Fish Dish podcast. From Karalyn Littlefield, food scientist, UW-River Falls 1 whole fish – 2 to 2-1/2 pounds (cisco recommended but other fish can be used)] Aromatics to pack the stomach cavity – lemon slices, dill and other herbs,...

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Lake Whitefish on the Run

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="7659" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" style="vc_box_border"][vc_empty_space][vc_facebook][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Featured on the Fish Dish podcast! Quick ...

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Sushi rolls on a wooden board.

Lake Superior-style Sushi

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Looking for a date night or family fun centered around food? Lake Superior-style sushi might be the recipe for you![/vc_column_text][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVxuaujURfk"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="7644" img_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1644430880985{background-color: #dbdbdb !important;}"][vc_facebook][vc_empty_space][vc_tweetmeme][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Recipe courtesy of Ryan and Courtney Lepak.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="100px"][vc_column_text]Note: Undercooked and raw fish can carry parasites that are...

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A bowl of fish chowder topped with cheese, oyster crackers and chives.

MKE Fish Chowder

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="7464" img_size="450 x 350" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITlT-hdKML4" el_width="80" title="We made MKE Fish Chowder for our friends at the Urban Ecology Center. Watch the show. "][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Add a Milwaukee swagger to New England-style chowder. Ingredients 3 slices bacon (MKE recommendation: Patrick Cudahy thick sliced sweet apple-wood bacon) 2...

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This is a photograph of seared fish accented by asparagus, lemon, potatoes and dill on a green plate.

Titus’ Quick Pan-fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="6604" img_size="full"][vc_column_text] Serves 2 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Titus Seilheimer is a fisheries outreach specialist at Wisconsin Sea Grant. Says Titus, “With a few basic ingredients and tools, you can make a great fish dinner. I use the same basic preparation for my fish, and then cook depending on...

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Chipotle Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="6531" img_size="full"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Ingredients: 1 - Large fish fillet sliced into taco-manageable pieces, approx. 1" x 2" (salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, lake whitefish and cisco are good options) 16 - Flour tortillas 1 - Chipotle pepper, chopped 1 tsp. - Sauce from chipotle pepper can 1 - Clove...

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Great Lakes Almondine

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="6528" img_size="full"][vc_column_text] Serves 2 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Ingredients: 4 fillets trout --- or most other Great Lakes species 1 cup milk 1 t salt 1/8 t black pepper ½ cup flour 8 T butter ½ cup almonds, finely chopped Directions: Dip fillets in milk seasoned with salt and pepper. Coat with flour. Melt 4 teaspoons butter...

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Fish fillets with slices of lime.

Fish Fillets with Lime

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="6510"][vc_empty_space][vc_facebook][vc_empty_space][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Ingredients 4 fillets (any species) ½ cup flour 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 6 tbsp cold butter cut into 1" pieces ¼ cup sliced scallions ¼ cup chopped pistachios 5 tbsp oil Instructions Dry fish and dredge in flour. ...

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San Diego Fisherman’s Chili

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="6508" img_size="full"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] (Great Lakes substitution: any firm fish plus shellfish) Ingredients   2 tbls olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp chili powder 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 ½ pounds of firm fish cut into bite-size pieces 1 pound of shellfish White Chili 3 tablespoons...