This spicy Asian-style Sous Vide Lingcod Cheeks recipe uses bold, aromatic ingredients to infuse the tender fish with sweet, tangy, and umami-rich flavor. Using the sous vide technique ensures perfectly cooked cheeks that stay juicy and flaky. Spicy Asian-Style Sous Vide Lingcod Cheeks Lingcod Cheeks are a seriously underrated piece of fish. Most people toss …
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Our collection of Fish Recipes is growing by the day, and you can find every single one of them here! From soups and stews to pastas, and more traditional fish dishes like fish and chips, lemon pepper fish, and so much more, Or Whatever You Do is the premier source for all things Pacific Northwest seafood!
Easy Fish Recipes
Living near the coast of Washington State, fishing is a big part of our life. From March until mid-October, our lives kind of revolve around it, which means our freezers are full and we’re always looking for new favorites to add to our recipe collection.
While our fish recipes are primarily made using salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and halibut, these recipes can easily be made using whatever fresh fish you have on hand. I often offer suggestions in the individual posts, but feel free to swap out different types of whitefish like cod, snapper, or grouper for the recipes you see here using lingcod, halibut, and rockfish.
Salmon is commercially available all across the country, but we recommend looking for wild-caught Pacific or Alaskan salmon for the best flavor possible. Avoid farm-raised salmon, or any farm-raised fish if possible.
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Our crunchy Breaded Fish and Chips is a classic meal that’s always delicious and satisfying. This version skips the deep fryer and uses a pan-frying method for golden, perfectly cooked results. It’s a straightforward recipe with a lot of flavor packed into each bite, and it cooks up fast, making it an easy weeknight option …
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Beer-Battered Lingcod is a great way to make the most of a fresh catch!. The batter is light yet crisp, and the fish stays flaky and tender inside. This is one of my favorite ways to make lingcod, and the batter works for any whitefish filets! Beer Battered …
This Macadamia Crusted Lingcod with Thai Green Curry Sauce is full of bold flavors blended together in a dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. The crispy, nutty crust is combined with a rich, coconut-based curry with the bright kick of Thai green curry paste. This is a great recipe for weeknight dinners when you want …
This Traeger Miso Marinated Lingcod is a play on the famous Nobu dish, but made with freshly caught Pacific Northwest Lingcod. Slightly sweet, umami-rich flavor on a filet of tender white fish that’s perfect for grilling. The marinade is a classic Japanese-style blend of white miso, sake, mirin, and sugar, which deeply infuses the fish …
This easy Traeger Sheet Pan Salmon recipe is a simple, flavorful way to get a complete meal on the table with minimal cleanup. The combination of crispy baby potatoes and tender, flaky salmon makes a satisfying dish easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for guests. Seasoned with our custom OWYD Fish Rub …
These little Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice bites are a perfect way to bring the sushi bar home! This dish features crispy sushi rice squares topped with a rich and flavorful salmon mixture, seasoned with sriracha, sesame oil, and Kewpie mayo. The contrast between the warm, golden-brown rice and the chilled, spicy salmon makes each bite …
Our Marry Me Salmon recipe is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that is perfect with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables. The crispy seared salmon is smothered in a sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce, making it a restaurant-quality meal at home. With a perfect balance of flavors, this dish is impressive enough for …
This Air Fryer Salmon Recipe takes a fresh salmon filet and cooks it in a rich, garlicky white wine sauce, all with the convenience of an Air Fryer! The salmon cooks on a bed of tomatoes, onions, and garlic, absorbing the flavors while staying moist. The buttery wine sauce is perfect with pasta or rice, …
Our easy Air Fryer Hot Honey Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful dish combining tender salmon, a touch of spice, and a sweet honey glaze. This recipe uses an air fryer for simple cooking with minimal cleanup, creating perfectly cooked salmon bites in just 15 minutes. The foil pack method ensures moist, flaky fish …
Our easy, delicious Poor Man’s Lobster is a clever and budget-friendly dish that transforms firm white fish like halibut, cod, or lingcod into a lobster-inspired delicacy. By poaching the fish in a sugar-salt water solution, you create a mild sweetness and tender texture reminiscent of lobster meat. This simple recipe requires minimal effort, making it …
Our recipe for Gochugaru Tuna Tataki is a bold twist on a classic Japanese dish that highlights the subtle heat of Korean gochugaru in contrast with fresh albacore tuna. Lightly seared tuna loin maintains its buttery texture inside while developing a flavorful crust on the outside from the quick sear. Served over sushi rice with …
This Albacore Tuna Poke Tower is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines fresh tender tuna with bold flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal. This dish features diced albacore tuna marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, Japanese BBQ sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, and cilantro for a savory yet slightly spicy kick. …
Our easy Albacore Tuna Poke recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of raw tuna with a rich blend of savory and spicy seasonings. This recipe uses Japanese soy sauce and Bachan’s BBQ sauce for a balanced umami flavor, with a touch of sriracha to add heat. The poke is …
Our recipe for Spicy Sous Vide Halibut Cheeks is so delicious, especially when paired with this tangy and slightly sweet soy-pineapple marinade. This recipe combines the mild, fresh taste of halibut cheeks with the bold flavors of soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and sriracha, resulting in a deliciously balanced dish. Served over …