How to Cook Wild-Caught Seafood from Ayers Valley Farm

General Seafood Cooking Tips

✅ Seafood cooks fast! Most fish only need 6–10 minutes of total cook time, depending on thickness. Overcooking is the #1 reason fish turns dry — so keep it gentle and watch closely.

✅ The “10-Minute Rule”: Cook fish about 10 minutes per inch of thickness, flipping halfway through for even doneness.

✅ Know When It’s Done:

• Fish should flake easily with a fork but stay moist in the center.
• Shrimp should turn pink and opaque with tails curling slightly.
• Ahi tuna can be seared on the outside and pink or rare inside.

✅ Temperature Guide:

• Most fish: 130–145°F
• Ahi tuna (for seared/rare): 115–125°F
• Shrimp: 120–125°F

✅ Thaw Properly: Always thaw seafood in the refrigerator overnight or under cool running water — never at room temperature.

🐟 Ahi Tuna

Ahi tuna is rich, meaty, and perfect for quick searing. It’s best cooked medium-rare to preserve tenderness and that steak-like texture.

How to Cook:

• Pat tuna dry and season with salt, pepper, or sesame seasoning.
• Heat a cast iron or stainless pan over high heat.
• Add a small drizzle of oil (avocado or sesame oil works great).
• Sear each side for 45–90 seconds, depending on thickness.
• Let rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.

Flavor Ideas:

• Crusted in sesame seeds and served with soy-ginger dipping sauce.
• Sliced over greens with avocado and rice for a healthy poke-style bowl.

🐠 Wild-Caught Salmon

Our wild-caught salmon is loaded with omega-3s, clean protein, and incredible flavor — no dyes, no preservatives, and no “fishy” aftertaste.

Pan-Seared Method:

• Pat fillets dry, season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
• Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high.
• Add butter or olive oil and place fillets skin-side down.
• Cook 4–5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes more, until the center flakes easily.

Oven Method:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place salmon on a lined sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, add lemon slices and herbs.
• Bake 10–12 minutes (for fillets about 1 inch thick).

Pro Tip: Pull salmon off the heat at 130°F for tender, moist results.

Recipe Idea: Honey-Garlic Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

🐟 Wild-Caught Cod

Cod is light, mild, and incredibly versatile — a great option for families or anyone new to cooking fish.

Baked Cod:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place fillets in a baking dish with a touch of olive oil or butter.
• Season with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, until flaky and opaque.

Pan-Fried Cod:

• Dredge lightly in seasoned flour or breadcrumbs.
• Sear in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side.
• Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Recipe Idea: Lemon-Parmesan Baked Cod

🍤 Wild-Caught Shrimp

Our shrimp are clean, wild-caught, and naturally sweet — no chemicals, no tripolyphosphate, and no “rubbery” texture like conventional shrimp.

Sautéed Shrimp:

• Thaw and pat dry.
• Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
• Add shrimp, seasoning with sea salt, garlic, and paprika.
• Cook 1–2 minutes per side — just until pink and opaque.

Grilled Shrimp:

• Skewer shrimp and brush with olive oil and spices.
• Grill 2–3 minutes per side until slightly charred.

Boiled Shrimp:

• Add shrimp to boiling water with lemon and salt.
• Cook 2–3 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

Recipe Idea: Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

🧡 From Ocean to Table

Our seafood is sourced with the same care we bring to our pastures — responsibly caught, minimally handled, and delivered frozen at peak freshness.

Cooking wild-caught seafood at home is quick, simple, and nourishing. With just a few minutes and clean ingredients, you can serve up meals that taste like the coast — no additives, no mystery origins, just real food from clean waters.

Taste the freshness. Feel the difference. Feed your family well.