A Pollock recipe should definitely be in the cards the next time you get an inkling for a healthy and sea-friendly meal. Pollock are the base of the world’s largest whitefish fishery, which means they are readily available all year fresh or in fresh-frozen boneless fillets. Because they are quick to mature, this white fish withstands high fishing pressure. Moreover, fishing methods cause little damage to habitat and other wildlife and fisheries are tightly managed. For these and other reasons, organizations which rank seafood as sea-friendly or not, give Pollock their highest seal of approval.
As delicious as it is easy, a Pollock recipe you should try is it broiled with lemon and thyme. Simply place fillets skin down and coat with a mixture of mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped shallot, anchovy past, and chopped thyme. In just 6 to 8 minutes you have a beautifully crusted seafood dish even your kids will like. You can also substitute in Halibut, and bake instead of broil. Feel free to also substitute in other spices, for example turbot.
Though not ideal for grilling (as it is not as oily as other fish, like wild caught salmon) Pollock takes to frying, poaching, baking and braising equally. With its flaky white meat, it is also an ideal addition to fish pot pies and soups requiring a delicious white fish. Pollock also is a perfect accompaniment to rich creamy sauces like Thai curry, because it absorbs the flavors rather than competing with them. If cooked on the grill is truly how you prefer your fish, wrap a Pollock steak up in tin foil along with lemon and cherry tomatoes for added moisture.
A classic Pollock recipe is fish and chips, using a beer batter for good measure. Easily made with a bottle of lager and plain flour, make a batter thick enough to cover the fish. Pollock takes to deep-frying so well that fish and chip locales used to substitute it for cod to save money.
Considered a sustainable seafood source and beloved by chefs and families alike, Pollock is really a great choice for your next meal. It is available year-round and is more economical than other seafood. You cannot go wrong.
Alaska is home to an abundant variety of seafood, and offers some of the purest marine, freshwater, and upland habitats on the planet.
From the clear crystal waters comes seafood that is delicious and healthy. Alaskan seafood is low in fat but big on flavor and Omega-3 oils. You can study thousands of pages of nutritional research. Or, simply observe the amazing health and longevity of people in countries where seafood is the most important part of their diet. Either way, Alaska seafood is as healthy as it is delicious.
Are you are looking for a meal that is low in saturated fat, filled with nutrients and packed with good heart healthy Omega-3s oils? Then you should start with Alaska Seafood.