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Yanni Hassir

Fisherman's Belly is the brainchild of Yanni Hassir, a SoCal waterman whose passion extends from the ocean to his kitchen. FishermansBelly.com offers a growing list of seasonal SoCal sport fish recipes. There are tips and tricks for cooking yellowtail, rockfish, white seabass, halibut, lobster, tuna, trout, and more. Every recipe is easy to follow, and made from everyday ingredients packed with flavor. In addition, enjoy Yanni and his buddies' SoCal fishing adventures. As a full blooded Greek, Yanni's thirst for the sea and its bounty can be attributed to his ancient fish-eating ancestors. Yanni learned to cook from his mother who was a sous chef at the King's Palace in Greece. Yanni uses big flavors, imagination, and his latest catch to please his family, friends, and of course his own belly.
Articles: 82

Yanni Hassir Articles

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3 Rules For Making Yummy Poke

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 18, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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Yanni Hassir of Fisherman’s Belly has 3 simple rules for making great Poke. Check out the video and learn how to make up your own recipe following his 3 guidelines for great food! #1 Tuna is the only fish that can be eaten fresh without …

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Spicy Ahi Onion Poke

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 18, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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Learn to make a spicy ahi poke from your fresh catch. This video recipe from Yanni Hassir at Fisherman’s Belly shows you how to create a spicy tuna poke from start to finish. It’s easy and yummy! Ingredients Diced tuna in 3/4-inch cubes Sea Salt …

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Grilled Yellowtail Collars – Mediterranean Style Recipe

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onApr 12, 2021 at 1:07 AM
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Ever thought about grilling fish collars? You probably have if you’ve been fishing the Coronados for yellowtail lately. My fishing buddy Dave Burton said that was the most asked question during the ride home while the deckhands where filleting all those yellowtails. “Can you grill …

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How To Cook Rockfish – Especially Small Ones!

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onFeb 28, 2021 at 7:04 AM
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Here in Southern California fall just started. And if you’re not busy catching big tunas or yellowtails, you’re busy catching rockfish. What happens when you come home with a bag full of small rockfish? Now what?  The next question is: How to cook rockfish, especially if it’s …

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How To Clean, Prep, Season and Grill A Whole Calico Bass

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJul 14, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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My new recipe teaches you how to cook a whole calico. Starting with how to scale it, then gut, gill and clean it. Finally how to prep it for the grill and then cooking it.
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Grilled Whole Yellowtail From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 22, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Sometimes, you end up with a small yellowtail - perfect for this week's Grilled Whole Yellowtail recipe.
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How To Stuff Your Halibut Like The Italians

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 10, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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This video recipe will show you how easy it is to stuff a halibut fillet. Then, learn to fry and pan roast your fillets. This is such an easy, simple, and fool-proof cooking skill you need to have.
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Umami Grilled Yellowtail Collars From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onMar 12, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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On my kayak, I got lucky and nailed a fat yellowtail while retrieving my live bait. The fight was pure joy, but the thought of hamachi kama kept my mouth watering all the way home. So, I created this recipe.
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Seared Tuna Salad Recipe For Dummies

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJan 30, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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This new recipe video from Fisherman's Belly teaches you a simple foolproof method to create seared tuna, over and over again without fail.
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Mediterranean Easy Braised Fish Recipe

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onDec 19, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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Braising fish is an excellent way to ensure you don’t screw up and overcook your fillets. Especially the fat fillets. Braising ensures even cooking throughout the fillet, top to bottom. And is a great way to infusion lots of different flavors to different types of …

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Fried Sardines From Yanni – Don’t Knock It Till You Try It

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onNov 14, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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Fishermen often ask me for an easy fish recipe. It doesn’t take me long to respond: Are you brave enough to try fried sardines? Then I watch for the shock on their faces, followed by words that come out of their mouths, “baitfish?” Yes, baitfish. …

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Rolled Wahoo Fish Taco Recipe From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onSep 19, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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If you’re lucky enough to go offshore this year and get some wahoo, now what? Why not try a wahoo fish taco recipe?  For those of you who have any other types of fresh fish, this fish taco recipe will make you happy too! My …

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Japanese Yellowtail Tempura Served Over Rice

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onAug 8, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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Yellowtail Tempura? It’s Called Ka-ki-age! Japanese kakiage (ka-ka-ogee), or tempura, has become an American favorite. But did you know that besides the typical Japanese vegetable tempura, the Japanese love to create fish tempura or fish kakiage? Included also among their favorite fish tempuras is yellowtail. …

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Smoked Yellowtail Jerky Recipe – No Smoker Required

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJul 25, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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Smoked Fish Without A Smoker? Believe it or not, not all smoked fish recipes are created in a smoker. All you really need is an oven that can hold low temperatures and a bottle of liquid smoke. And if you think liquid smoke is a …

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Smoked Tuna Jerky From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 20, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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Imagine yourself enjoying your own handcrafted tuna jerky. Rich in color and flavors, and each bite is deeply satisfying. If you’re wondering if it’s hard to make, this new recipe is what Fisherman’s Belly is all about: an easy fish recipe! All you need is your …

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Quick & Easy Asian Tuna Sliders From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJun 6, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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Tuna Sliders If you’re looking for a quick and easy tuna recipe, you’re not alone. My buddy Stuman emailed me asking for an easy-easy recipe section in Fisherman’s Belly. Just to cut down on cooking time, the necessity of lots of ingredients, plus, some of …

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Grilled Yellowtail Mexican Sandwich From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onApr 25, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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If you are planning on catching and grilling yellowtail this spring, I have the perfect grilled yellowtail sandwich just for you. And since most of our yellowtail come from Mexico, I figured I’d put a Mexican twist on this sandwich. How? That’s easy, just add …

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Chinese Poke Bowl Recipe From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onApr 11, 2019 at 3:50 AM
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When it come to loving Poke (pronounced po-kay), it’s not just Hawaii, but the entire South Pacific rim has been enjoying this tasty raw fish salad they call Poke. My new poke bowl recipe is a true South Pacific poke from China that is heavily …

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Yellowtail Cream Corn Soup With Homemade Fish Stock

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onFeb 14, 2019 at 4:25 AM
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Fish Stock From Yellowtail? My new recipe, Yellowtail Cream Corn Soup, has a homemade fish stock made from a yellowtail’s head and tail. Then with just a few veggies and some water, it becomes a base for any good fish soup. In addition to learning …

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Fried Tuna Tacos From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJan 24, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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When it comes to fish tacos, there’s nothing better than making them from recipes with fresh tuna. And when it comes to fish tacos recipes, there’s nothing better than crispy fish tacos. That delicious fried crispy shell, and your fresh tuna, have all the makings …

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Smoke Tuna Dip & Homemade Potato Chips

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onJan 10, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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Did you know there are 6.7 million searches on Google for “homemade smoked tuna dip recipe”?  I’m assuming some searchers are using store bought smoked fish to make their dips. But there’s a huge number of fishermen searching too. After all, they catch and then …

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Mediterranean Lobster Salad From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onDec 6, 2018 at 11:41 AM
  • 0 Comments
Just like California, the Mediterranean is full of spiny lobsters. Believe me, the French, Italians, and the Greeks love to grill lobster tails, especially for a Mediterranean lobster salad. It’s heart healthy and usually full of fresh herbs and vegetables. Not to mention the super …

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Smoked Tuna Belly Recipe From Fisherman’s Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onNov 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM
  • 0 Comments
I just can’t believe how popular smoking tuna and tuna belly is among SoCal fishermen. Frankly, it’s easy to understand. We’re catching tons of nice grade tuna. And with modern technology, and affordable smokers, fishermen can smoke anything—especially tuna. My email box has been filled …

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Hawaiian Filipino BBQ Tuna & Pork Belly

  • Yanni Hassir
  • Posted onNov 8, 2018 at 8:39 AM
  • 0 Comments
When I found a nice piece of frozen tuna belly hiding in my freezer, I told myself it was time to BBQ tuna belly. But, Hawaiian-Pilipino style. What am I talking about? When I worked on Oahu I lived in a mostly Pilipino neighborhood called …

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