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Cisco encrusted with salt.

Salt-encrusted Cisco

Featured on The Fish Dish podcast.From Karalyn Littlefield, food scientist, UW-River Falls1 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, onions, spices, etc.2 pounds salt3 egg whitesOlive...

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fish spread in a metal bowl with lemon, parsley and red onion garnish

Smoked Fish Spread

SERVES 4 Featured on The Fish Dish podcast.From Karalyn Littlefield, food scientist, UW-River Falls8 oz smoked fish, bones removed, broken into small pieces8 oz cream cheese, softened¾ cup sour cream2 T lemon juice1 t prepared horseradish – optional1 t Worcestershire sauce - optional1 t smoked paprika1...

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Lake Whitefish on the Run

Featured on the Fish Dish podcast!Quick … easy … nutritious! Steam your fish fillet to perfection in a microwave on those busy days when you come home hungry and the fish might be frozen.Ingredients2 lake whitefish fillets or other fish (about 6-8 oz each)1 lemonsalt...

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Sushi rolls on a wooden board.

Lake Superior-style Sushi

Looking for a date night or family fun centered around food? Lake Superior-style sushi might be the recipe for you!https://youtu.be/AVxuaujURfk Recipe courtesy of Ryan and Courtney Lepak. Note: Undercooked and raw fish can carry parasites that are harmful to humans. When using non-sushi grade fish … especially fresh...

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

MKE Fish Chowder

Add a Milwaukee swagger to New England-style chowder. We made MKE Fish Chowder for our friends at the Urban Ecology Center. Watch the show. https://youtu.be/ITlT-hdKML4Ingredients3 slices bacon (MKE recommendation: Patrick Cudahy thick sliced sweet apple-wood bacon)2 stalks celery, diced1 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic1/4 c olive oil3...

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Magnificent Mango Sauce

Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes 3 minced garlic cloves ¼ cup coconut milk 1 tbsp soy sauce (with more or less depending on taste) 2 tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce  2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp dried crushed chili ¼ tsp turmeric  ...

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Easy Simmering Sauce for Fish

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 1 medium brown onion 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp chili flakes 1 tbsp curry powder ¾ cup + 1.5 tbsp canned tomatoes ¾ cup + 1.5 tbsp heavy whipping cream ½ cup +...

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In da’ Nile

Don't live denial.  Think of da' Nile and indulge in this flavorful way to prepare fish. What follows pays homage to the Nile River, where tilapia are native and spices, like sumac, are abundant. Serves 4 Begin with about 2 pounds of tilapia raised on Wisconsin farms....

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Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 minced shallot 1 minced garlic clove Salt and black pepper for taste   Method Combine all ingredients, and mix until completely uniform. Make a large colorful salad with extra tomatoes and top with smoked fish and cubes of...

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Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons) ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp coarse salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 1 cup olive oil   Method Combine lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until uniform in texture. Add oil and whisk until fully combined. Make a salad and...