Fish Stock

- Fish stock is a commonly needed ingredient in many fish dishes. This one is best to be prepared in advance. You can also buy frozen or canned fish stock.

Ingredients:

2 pounds fish bones (snapper, cod, perch, sole or trout)

4 cups water

1 cup dry white wine

1 small onion, chopped

1 small carrot, peeled and chopped

12 fresh parsley stems

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced

1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Carefully remove fat, gills, and tail from the bones. Wash them with water.

2. In a large stock pot over high heat add fish bones, water, wine, onion, carrot, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Bring contents to a boil.

3. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to crush the fish bones.

4. Using a very fine strainer,or colander with cheesecloth, strain into a large bowl.

5. Allow to cool before covering and placing in the refrigerator. Can stay in refrigerator up to 3 days or in freezer for 2 months.

Ground Sea Salt

Fresh Ground Sea salt is an essential spice for almost every meal.  Ground Salt should never be replaced with Salted Butter when cooking.  Not only can you salt your Tuna to taste, but the flavor of freshly ground sea salt cannot be match.

Paprika

There are many different types of Paprika and most of them bring out the flavor of a fresh tuna steak nicely.  Paprika comes from certain types of peppers.  Paprika not only taste great, but it has medicinal purposes and benefits such as a high concentration of vitamin C.