24 Feb Introducing: Hudson Valley Fisheries
Healthy. Local. Sustainable.
Hudson Valley Fisheries was inspired by their commitment to environmental stewardship. Their goal is to protect wild populations and the environment through a state-of-the-art land-based biosecure Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).
As an aquaculture teaching facility, they are educating future fish farmers in best practices, collaborating with the Culinary Institute of America and numerous colleges and universities in the Hudson Valley region. Every aspect of their business model is designed to keep their carbon footprint small, including their central location, to offer impeccably fresh, local fish via delivery trucks, thus eliminating the environmental costs of trans-Atlantic and international seafood transportation.
Fed a responsibly-sourced, GMO-free and balanced diet of natural antioxidants, proteins and lipids, New York Steelhead are completely traceable from egg to place.
Flavor Profile
• Clean flavor, subtle and herbaceous
• Pairs well with many flavors and ingredients
• Rich in omega 3 and fatty acids
Texture Profile
• Smooth and velvety
• Meaty, lean with nice fat content
• Medium moist flake that holds together with cooking
• Pan roasting and grilling yield a wonderfully crisp skin
What makes Hudson Valley Fisheries healthy?
Unlike open-sea fish farms that regularly use harsh chemicals to control pathogens, parasites and sea lice, our land-based farm uses RAS technology which provides optimal conditions for our fish to grow without the need for antibiotics, vaccines or growth hormones. Our land-based facility offers round the clock dedicated animal care and the strictest biosecurity which guarantees our fish never disrupt native ecosystems or wild seafood populations.
What makes Hudson Valley Fisheries sustainable?
It all starts with RAS. Our bio-secure facility uses a Recirculating Aquaculture System which provides optimal conditions for our fish to grow without the use of antibiotics, vaccines, or hormones. Fish waste is recycled into nutrient-rich plant food and kept out of our rivers and oceans. With a land-based facility, our fish never disrupt native ecosystems or wild populations.
Looking for a way to prepare your New York Steelhead?
Check out this delicious recipe below!
Crispy Steelhead Trout Tenders
with Herbed Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
New York Steelhead fillets
(6 oz. New York Steelhead, filet), skinned and cut into 5 x 2 inch pieces
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, squeezed
For Sauce:
1/2 cup whole greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Method
Fish Directions:
Combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and lemon zest, in a plate. In a separate plate, combine eggs and mustard. Dip each tender in the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture. Set coated tenders aside on a plate. Spray tenders with olive oil cooking spray and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes at 375F flipping once.
Sauce Directions:
Mix well and allow to sit in the fridge for 1 hour for a stronger ranch flavor. Enjoy with tenders!
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