The Journal · news, recipes & technique

Seafood news & notes from both ends of the bridge.

New ASC-certified salmon line now landing in Addis
News
New ASC-certified salmon line now landing in Addis

We've added a responsibly-farmed, certification-documented salmon line to the catalogue, portioned to spec, cold the whole way.

3 min read · Selam
Crisp skin, every time: searing barramundi from frozen-thawed
Technique
Crisp skin, every time: searing barramundi from frozen-thawed

Thaw slow, dry hard, sear patient. A line-side method for glass-crisp skin and just-set flesh, built for a busy pass.

8 min read · Selam
Salmon, cured two ways for the highland table
Recipe
Salmon, cured two ways for the highland table

A slow gravlax and a quick soy-citrus cure, both built around portioned, skin-on sides you can prep well ahead of service.

9 min read · Selam
Deep-skinning tilapia fillets cleanly
Technique
Deep-skinning tilapia fillets cleanly

Why we deep-skin, and how to trim the dark line for a milder, whiter plate your guests will notice.

5 min read · Kitchen notes
What 'built to spec' actually means on a menu
Sourcing
What 'built to spec' actually means on a menu

Cut, grade, glaze and pack, the four levers that decide your food cost and your plate consistency, week after week.

7 min read · Ruhama
Getting the most from a frozen side
Storage
Getting the most from a frozen side

Portioning, re-wrapping and thaw planning so nothing is wasted between deliveries.

4 min read · Kitchen notes
Pangasius three ways for a value menu
Pairing
Pangasius three ways for a value menu

Braised, battered and steamed, getting consistent, characterful results from the kitchen's most versatile workhorse.

6 min read · Kitchen notes