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Many species of fish are consumed as food in virtually all regions around the world. Fish has been an important source of protein and other nutrients for humans throughout history.

The increasing popularity of sushi around the world has resulted in variations typically found in the Western world, but rarely in Japan.

Ceasar Wedge salad at H.H. Cotton's American Bar and Grill in San Clemente. Artisan romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic chips, brioche croutons, bacon bits, with added seared ahi and avocado.

"Sashimi-grade" fish is caught by individual handline. As soon as the fish is landed, its brain is pierced with a sharp spike, & it is placed in slurried ice. This spiking is called the ikejime process, & the instantaneous death means that the fish's flesh contains a minimal amount of lactic acid.

Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. It is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. Many types of sushi are vegetarian.

Ahi poke lettuce wrap at Waterman's Harbor in Dana Point, California.

Ahi poke at Karl Strauss in Carlsbad, California. Sashimi-grade chopped Ahi, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and avocado tossed in a spicy firecracker sauce, with wonton chips. 😋😋😋

Ahi poke style with greens, tomatoes, sprouts, grilled shishito pepper, sesame seeds at H.H. Cotton's, San Clemente, California.

Tony and I have gone to a lot of Anaheim Ducks hockey games lately. We've also eaten a lot of these Ahi nachos at Jack Daniels Club in the Honda Center. They're delicious!

Ahi Nachos at Jack Daniels restaurant in Honda Center, Anaheim, CA.

Yard House, Irvine

Nick's San Clemente