COOKING WITH FISH

Storage

Store fresh fish in the refrigerator and consume it within a day or two. Freeze fish for more extended storage.

Prep Tip

Be sure to check your Eat Safe Fish Guide for recommended consumption levels.

Seasonality

Availability varies depending on the type of fish, but many varieties are available year-round.

Crop Spot

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Explore Fish Recipes

Pan-Seared Fish with Snap Peas, Soft Polenta and Sweet & Sour Rhubarb Sauce

by Claire | Apr 2, 2023 | Butter, Milk & Cream, Cheese, Fish, Fisheries, Garlic, Onions & Shallots, Peas & Green Beans, Recipes, Rhubarb, Spring, Vinegar

Try this recipe for pan-seared whitefish and fresh early Summer veggies from the former Food Dance in Kalamazoo!

Bean ‘Party’ with Smoked Whitefish

by Claire | Jan 11, 2022 | Celery, Claire Butler, Dry Beans, Fish, Fresh Herbs, Onions & Shallots, Recipes, Vinegar

Have a party for lunch with this recipe, which uses Michigan dry beans, whitefish and year-round produce.

All Things Local: Yooper Jambalaya

by Tricia | Sep 23, 2020 | Bell Peppers, Butter, Milk & Cream, Carrots, Event, Find Local Food, Fish, Fresh Herbs, Leafy Greens, Maple Products, Pork, Recipes, Scallions, Tomatoes, Upper Peninsula

During a normal year, the Marquette Food Co-op regularly hosts food demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes. However, this year, they are hosting these events virtually with an area chef, dietitian, or staff member. Their latest virtual cooking class featured Alex...

Soup for the Soul: Ham & Whitefish Soup

by Tricia | Feb 24, 2020 | Butter, Milk & Cream, Dry Beans, Find Local Food, Fish, Garlic, Onions & Shallots, Pork, Potatoes, Recipes, Upper Peninsula

During holiday debates about featured proteins, I’ve always been open minded – as long as it wasn’t ham. Recently at a food-tasting of Case Country Farm meats at the Marquette Food Co-op, I sampled a piece in apprehension and was instantly hooked as it melted in...

Grilled Salmon with Peaches

by Tricia | Jul 16, 2019 | Fish, Garlic, Jams & Jellies, Peaches, Recipes

Michigan peaches are a tasty treat that brighten up any snack, meal, or dessert. The peak growing season for peaches in Michigan begins in July and carries through September, making them a fresh option in the summer and fall. Peaches can also be frozen or canned and...