Best seafood cookbooks: 5 picks to help cook fish with confidence
Discover the best seafood cookbooks for beginners, technique, and everyday cooking. Trusted picks to help you cook fish with confidence.
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Fishmongers • HFX • NS
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Sustainability and sourcing
Learn about fish trade: How seafood gets from the ocean to the plate
Curious about where your seafood comes from? This guide explains the fish trade in simple terms, with book and media recommendations to…
Cooking and technique
What is sushi grade fish?
Is “sushi grade” fish legit or just a label? We break down what it really means, how to safely eat raw fish…
Buying and freshness
Skin-on vs skinless fish: When to use each
Skin-on vs skinless fish can change how your meal tastes, cooks, and nourishes. Learn when to use each and how to make…
Cooking and technique
Dry brine vs wet brine fish: What’s the difference and which Is better?
Dry brine vs wet brine fish. So, what’s the difference? Learn how each method affects texture, moisture, and flavour, plus how to…
Cooking and technique
How to cook salmon: 10 expert tips for perfect results every time
Learn how to cook salmon perfectly with easy, expert-backed tips for baking, pan-searing, air-frying, and seasoning sustainable Atlantic salmon.
Species guides
10 Fun facts about haddock (that might surprise you)
10 fun facts about haddock covering biology, history, sustainability, and cooking. Some of these will genuinely surprise you.
Species guides
The ultimate guide to shrimp: Sourcing, sustainability & cooking tips
This ultimate guide to shrimp helps you buy and cook confidently. Learn quick size decoding, when to choose wild or farmed, and…
Cooking and technique
Pan-seared vs oven-baked fish: Which method Is better?
Pan-seared vs oven-baked fish is a common cooking question. This guide explains flavour, texture, and best uses so you can cook seafood…
Species guides
10 fun facts about salmon (you probably didn’t know)
Explore 10 fun facts about salmon, from colour changes and waterfall jumps to how most salmon on our plates are farmed. Learn…
Best seafood cookbooks: 5 picks to help cook fish with confidence
Discover the best seafood cookbooks for beginners, technique, and everyday cooking. Trusted picks to help you cook fish with confidence.
Learn about fish trade: How seafood gets from the ocean to the plate
Curious about where your seafood comes from? This guide explains the fish trade in simple terms, with book and media recommendations to help you learn more.
What is sushi grade fish?
Is “sushi grade” fish legit or just a label? We break down what it really means, how to safely eat raw fish at home, and the best sashimi-ready seafood from Afishionado.
Skin-on vs skinless fish: When to use each
Skin-on vs skinless fish can change how your meal tastes, cooks, and nourishes. Learn when to use each and how to make the most of both.
Dry brine vs wet brine fish: What’s the difference and which Is better?
Dry brine vs wet brine fish. So, what’s the difference? Learn how each method affects texture, moisture, and flavour, plus how to cook fish perfectly after brining.
How to cook salmon: 10 expert tips for perfect results every time
Learn how to cook salmon perfectly with easy, expert-backed tips for baking, pan-searing, air-frying, and seasoning sustainable Atlantic salmon.
10 Fun facts about haddock (that might surprise you)
10 fun facts about haddock covering biology, history, sustainability, and cooking. Some of these will genuinely surprise you.
The ultimate guide to shrimp: Sourcing, sustainability & cooking tips
This ultimate guide to shrimp helps you buy and cook confidently. Learn quick size decoding, when to choose wild or farmed, and why frozen at sea can taste best. Get a simple two-step shopping method, safe thawing tips, and three foolproof techniques for tender, flavourful shrimp every time at home.
Pan-seared vs oven-baked fish: Which method Is better?
Pan-seared vs oven-baked fish is a common cooking question. This guide explains flavour, texture, and best uses so you can cook seafood with confidence.
10 fun facts about salmon (you probably didn’t know)
Explore 10 fun facts about salmon, from colour changes and waterfall jumps to how most salmon on our plates are farmed. Learn what drives their epic migrations, why flavour varies, and how to choose sustainable options with full traceability from Afishionado.