Omar Haddouch

Omar Haddouch is Seafood & Sustainability Editor, responsible for guidance that aligns cooking quality with responsible sourcing. His scope includes seasonality notes, species selection, and handling practices that keep texture and flavor intact. He partners with the test kitchen to verify doneness cues for pan searing, poaching, and grilling, and he aligns with photography so translucence and flake are visible. Responsibilities include editorial planning for quick-cook fish, shellfish, and broths and collaboration with product to surface storage timelines and buying checklists. He tracks reader feedback on freshness and substitution practicality; external certifications or third-party sustainability ratings for individual stories are not published on the site. Prior roles included recipe development for seafood and editing features on fish markets and regional techniques. He began in 2013 in market reporting and then moved into recipe testing and documentation. Editorial contributions include clear explainers on pin-boning, moisture control, and serving windows that help home cooks avoid overcooking.