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A note from Chef Sion: “The Sultan of Salmon”
Executive Chef Sion T Maumau,
“It all began with a lifelong appreciation for all seafood at a very early age growing up in the Tonga (“Friendly”) Islands. My culinary experience began as a prep and cook helper. As time went on, I worked my way through the ranks at various renowned restaurants, hotels, luxury resorts, and cruise ships to an Executive Chef. I was learning from and working with some of the best chefs in the Bay Area!
“A significant turning point occurred in 2006 when I joined Lusamerica Foods Inc. and narrowed my focus on seafood. I love to cook seafood! It is so fresh, clean, delicious, and it lends itself to a wide range of options and diversities. I am lucky to be here at Lusamerica Foods with such a wide variety of seafood.
“I always like to remind everyone not to overcomplicate seafood cooking! It is quite simple. Choose something new, try a variety of cooking styles and cooking methods.” Below are a few tips and ideas.
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Marinated Salmon Portions
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Fresh Salmon Fillets (4oz)
Basic Cooking Guidance Preparing the filletWhile the pan or oven are heating,...

Frozen Salmon Fillets 101
Defrosting your frozen salmon fillet The best method to defrost is to cut a...

Easy Cooking – Delicious, “Ready to Cook” Meals
Seafood is a great healthy meal and these skin-pack meals make it easy to...

How to Fillet Whole Fish (video series)
Welcome to our latest video series on how to fillet a whole fish. Scroll down...

How to Beer Batter Seafood
For #NationalBeerDay, let's review how to beer-batter some fish. The beer...

Grilled Wild Halibut Fillet Topped with Papaya, Avocado and Heirloom Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Ingredients: Halibut fillet,...

Crusted Ahi Tuna with Ripe Mango Relish
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Ingredients: Tuna loin (1 pound)...

Pan-Seared Fresh Swordfish with Grilled Apricots, White Peaches and Heirloom Tomato
Prep Times: 12 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Swordfish steak...

Fresh Ahi Tuna Poke
Prep Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes Ingredients: Ahi tuna fillet (16 ounces) Low...
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About Lusamerica
Family, woman and minority owned since 1975 distributing seafood to the Western United States and beyond.
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