Fishing For Compliments?

Fish large and small have a nutritional resumé not found in other meats like beef and chicken. This is why certain health organizations stress that we should be eating seafood more often, especially those that supply heart-healthy omega-3 fats.

But for all that is nutritionally great about seafood, there’s no shortage of concerns over sustainability.

Some dicey options carry a heavy environmental burden, including unrelenting overfishing or farming methods that can pollute surrounding waterways. (See our interview with Alexandra Morton on the subject of open-net fish farms.)

Despite the scary headlines, however, there is no need to spurn wild and farmed seafood entirely. The key is to wade through the murky waters and become better informed about the best choices for you and the planet. You can make a good start with these recipes that call upon fish and shellfish that can help preserve our gifts from the sea for generations to come.