Gone Fishing
women at fish market
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.
Catfish
catfish, fish, catfish sloppy joe
Catfish from the U.S. is an eco-best choice on the Environmental Defense Fund\'s Seafood Selector.
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Try this recipe for yummy -- and messy -- Catfish Sloppy Joes, a new take on an old comfort food.
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Halibut
halibut, oil-poached halibut, fish recipes
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.
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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
shrimp, Greek Lasagna Toss, fish recipes
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.
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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.
Tilapia
shrimp, shrimp and tilapia burger, fish recipes
U.S. tilapia gets the eco thumbs-up from the EDF.
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For a different kind of juicy burger, this recipe for Shrimp and Tilapia Burgers will surprise and satisfy.
Shrimp
shrimp, shrimp spring rolls, fish recipes
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.
Striped Bass
bass, striped bass with white wine, fish recipes
The EDF recommends eating only farmed striped bass due to the large number of contaminants in the wild-caught variety.
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This recipe for Striped Bass with Lemons, White Wine & Capers is a classic way to serve the fish.
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