"As healthy as a fish"

"sano come un pesce" is an Italian saying that means "as healthy as a fish", but over the last few years I've notice an increasing hesitation in some of my guest to order fish that has been in the "health" spotlight for a reason or another.  There are a number of opinions out there about how unsafe some fish might be for you. Heavy metals, contaminants, even radiation. While some of it is true I believe that there are a lot of politics and personal interests behind many of these reports. For instance the tuna fishing industry will tell you how bad farmed salmon is for you... and vice-versa of course. I really don't know who to believe and frankly, since I don't consume an enormous amount of seafood, I don't worry about it too much. What I'm worried about is sustainability, over fishing and waste. For me, as a chef and as a human, it has become increasingly difficult to go down the daily list of available fish and consciously choose one that is both delicious and sustainable. I mean, a seal might not have a problem eating sardines and anchovies everyday (the most sustainable fishys out there) but I kind of do. Every morning, when I have to get fish for the restaurant, I feel a lot of pressure and anxiety over doing the right thing for the oceans, for me and for my customers. It's hard to pass on that unbelievable looking piece of tuna or monkfish in the name of sustainability... but I do. Well, at least today I got a local wild king salmon from my friend fisherman Ralph, and I can't wait to try it and here for you is a fast timelapse on how to filet it! To your health and to the health of our oceans. Salute!