Ask the Counter · August 26, 2026
Fish Weights Made Simple: oz, lbs, and kg Conversion
A simple guide to ounces, pounds, and kilograms so you can order the right amount of fish for dinner, a family meal, or a special occasion.
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Written between orders: what customers ask us, how we cook what we sell, and the small history of a neighbourhood fish counter.
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All recipes20 minutes · serves 2
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Herb Aioli
Crisp-skinned salmon fillet finished with a spoonful of lemon herb aioli. Twenty minutes, one pan, no fuss.
25 minutes · serves 4
Miso-Glazed Sockeye Salmon
A sweet-salty miso glaze that caramelises under the broiler in six minutes. The easiest weeknight salmon we know.
25 minutes · serves 2
Pan-Roasted Halibut with Brown Butter
Thick Pacific halibut, golden on the outside and just set through, spooned with nutty brown butter and capers.
30 minutes · serves 4 (8 tacos)
Halibut Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
Seared halibut, crunchy lime slaw and warm corn tortillas. Feeds four off a single pound of fish.
45 minutes · serves 4
Classic Fish and Chips with Beer Batter
Haddock loins in a shattering beer batter, with the tartar sauce we sell at the counter.
15 minutes · serves 2 as a main, 4 to share
Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
A pound of Newfoundland blue mussels, a splash of wine, and bread to mop the pot. Ten minutes start to finish.
From the Shop · August 14, 2026
The Bottle of Baileys That's Been in Maxine's Fridge for 10 Years
A wedding gift, two sips, and more than a decade in the back of the fridge — a small, funny detail that says a lot about the people who keep this shop running.
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Ask the Counter · August 20, 2026
What Does “Scallop Count” Actually Mean?
U10, 10/20, 40/60 — the numbers on a scallop label tell you size, not quality. Here's how to read them, and which one to buy for what you're cooking.
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Ask the Counter · August 22, 2026
What Salmon Should You Use for Sushi at Home?
Can you use any salmon for sushi? Not quite. Here's why our fresh farmed Atlantic salmon is safe to eat raw, when to reach for the frozen sushi salmon instead, and the one rule for wild fish.
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