Salmon

Salmon's popularity has also been its downfall—industrial salmon farms lead consumers to believe that salmon can and should be available (and cheap) year-round.

I try to be mindful of sustainability when I buy fish. But I find buying salmon to be a little tricky, trickier than other fish.

This is a light, luscious, sophisticated "salad" (actually, a deconstructed entree and vegetable side), with some of the most frustratingly vague instructions I've ever encountered. Here, I'll nail down some of the specifics.

Serve this smoked salmon tarama recipe with pita chips.