What you put on your plate matters, says celebrity chef Alton Brown.
Although the oceans are in better shape than they have been in recent years, they’re not as healthy as they were a century ago, as we have eaten down many populations of popular fish. To allow those fish to rebound, Brown has partnered with the Tennessee Aquarium to encourage local fish lovers to eat different species, all of which are sustainable and available to chefs and grocery stores in Chattanooga.
This year, Brown and team have chosen to promote four fish: Squid, Summer Flounder, Arctic Char and Clams. During a press event at the Aquarium, Brown said squid is his favorite because it grows quickly, it’s healthy and one can prepare it in a variety of ways.
Brown’s recipes for all four sea creatures are available at tnaqua.org.