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Fishing in Chicago

Woke up

Drove down to the Green City Market with Alicia

Perused and ate my way through the various farm tents

Met Chef Joshua Linton (Executive Chef at ajasteak)

Scored some smoked Atlantic sea salt from his restaurant

Could not stop opening the spice jar to smell the smoky salt—became obsessed

Headed over to Isaacson and Stein Fish Market

Got really excited about fish

Put on some plastic gloves

Decided on some salmon to go with my new Atlantic sea salt

Returned home – started the grill (charcoal of course)

Seasoned the salmon

Grilled

Ate a ridiculous lunch

Contemplated a nap.

Grilled Atlantic Atlantic Salmon

2 salmon steaks
smoked Atlantic sea salt
pepper
olive oil

Season the salmon with the Atlantic sea salt and pepper (at least 1/2 hour prior to grilling). Store in the refrigerator. Prepare grill. Lightly season the grate with olive oil. Cook the salmon flesh side down – 4 minutes. Turn and cook the salmon for another 5 -7 minutes or until (just) cooked through.

**purchase your own Atlantic sea salt at ajasteak located in the Dana Hotel

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7 Responses to “Fishing in Chicago”

  1. Heather says:
    July 22, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    That sounds like my kinda day! I just can't decide if I'd rather have that salmon or the nap!

    ps. I have got to hit up that fish mkt. Maybe for the weekend festivities :)

  2. Marta says:
    July 22, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Caroline, you make cooking and preparing to cook like so much fun. I love how every meal has a story. Thanks for being an inspiration!

  3. Emily says:
    July 22, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    where is isaacson and stein fish co located? i go to dirks on clyborn and think its great. where do think is the best place to get fresh fish/seafood in chicago?

  4. Emily says:
    July 22, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    What a PERFECT day CS! Thanks for the great tip on fish markets too. I've never tried that place but will make a trip there this weekend to try some tuna.

    This looks like a great simple recipe – simple recipes are usually the best kind.

  5. Jennifer Coble says:
    July 22, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    It does sound like a perfect day and an inspiration! I can practically taste the salmon from your photo.

  6. Caroline Shields says:
    July 23, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Isaacson and Stein is located at 800 West Fulton Market.

    I hear Dirks is a great place – I will have to check it out and get back to you.

    And by the way, the tuna looked phenomenal at Isaacson and Stein!

  7. Ashley says:
    July 23, 2009 at 8:20 am

    The rest of your day sounds like much more fun than mine. I should have jumped in your car for a great lunch :)

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