- 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.

photo by sassyradish

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons dijon honey mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Place tuna steaks in a shallow glass dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl combine mustard, soy sauce and vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
3. Cover tuna steaks with marinade.
4. Cover and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. Preheat grill.
6. Remove from marinade. Grill over hot coals for 4-5 minutes each side.
7. Do not overcook!

photo by Ben Terrett

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 scallion, sliced
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
olive oil

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and scallion. Whisk until smooth.
2. In a shallow dish place tuna steaks.
3. Pour mixture on top of the steaks. Marinate for 30 in refrigerator.
4. Preheat grill. Brush grill with olive oil.
5. Remove fish and sprinkle both side with sea salt and pepper.
6. Grill tuna steaks over high heat, 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly.