7 Recipes for Eco-Friendly Fish

These Delicious Recipes Use Environmentally Sound Seafood

By Annie Bell Muzaurieta

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Gone Fishing

Fish have earned a terrible reputation over the past few years, and it's not their fault. Some populations -- such as Atlantic cod -- have been overfished and aren't a good environmental choice. Others -- swordfish, for example -- are known to accumulate toxins such as mercury. But fish are packed with omega-3s and can be part of a healthy diet. Here are recipes using only fish that are listed as Eco Best options on the Environmental Defense Fund's Seafood Selector chart.
Fish Without a Doubt, Houghton Mifflin 2008
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Catfish

Catfish from the U.S. is an eco-best choice on the Environmental Defense Fund's Seafood Selector.

Try this recipe for yummy -- and messy -- Catfish Sloppy Joes, a new take on an old comfort food.

Fish Without a Doubt, Houghton Mifflin 2008
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Halibut

Atlantic halibut is not an eco-friendly seafood choice (its stocks have been depleted due to overfishing), but Pacific halibut is rated an eco-best.

This amazing recipe for Oil-Poached Halibut with Gribiche and Poached Eggs leaves the fish moist and full of flavor.

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Shrimp

The EDF's Seafood Selector gives farmed U.S. shrimp, pink shrimp from Oregon and spot prawn from Canada an eco-best rating. Avoid imported shrimp and prawns.

Looking for something to do with shrimp? Try this Greek Lasagna Toss with Tomatoes, Shrimp & Feta. Though this hearty recipe is called a lasagna, there isn't any structure. It's free-form -- and delicious -- layering.

Fish Without a Doubt, Houghton Mifflin 2008
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Tilapia

U.S. tilapia gets the eco thumbs-up from the EDF.

For a different kind of juicy burger, this recipe for Shrimp and Tilapia Burgers will surprise and satisfy.

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Shrimp

Another shrimp recipe to try: Shrimp Spring Rolls and Lettuce Wraps. Made with rice papers or lettuce cups, these fresh and light finger foods will please the whole family.

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Trout

Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. is given a mark of eco-best on the EDF's chart.

This vibrant recipe for Trout with Beet-Horseradish Yogurt Sauce and Green Garlic Oil is a must-try.

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Striped Bass

The EDF recommends eating only farmed striped bass due to the large number of contaminants in the wild-caught variety.

This recipe for Striped Bass with Lemons, White Wine & Capers is a classic way to serve the fish.

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