On Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday, Catholics are not allowed to eat meat. Fish is often used as a substitute for meat-based meals. But of course, with the popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, there are many other solutions besides fish. As a way to honor Jesus’ death on the … Read more
Most people agree that leftover frozen-then-reheated salmon can never quite match the allure of freshly cooked fish. But since sometimes you just can’t help but eat more than you planned for dinner, there is a simple way to freeze cooked fish that will keep most of its original flavor. The most crucial step is to … Read more
This Blackened Fish recipe only takes 10 minutes and only needs a few common pantry items to make the most tender, flavorful fish. The special cooking method makes sure the fish stays juicy and is always cooked just right. This post was made in collaboration with Destin Ft. Walton Beach, which is our favorite place … Read more
Tomato planting is something I look forward to every spring. I start to count down the days from when I plant my first seed indoors to when I might be holding my first vine-ripened tomato. Before it even gets back to the kitchen, I take a bite of the sweet, juicy flesh and the juices … Read more
Scaling fish is a necessary evil when preparing freshly caught fish to cook. While not the most enjoyable task, having the right fish scaling tool makes the job much easier. When looking for the best fish scalers, key things to consider are durability, effectiveness on different sized fish, ease of use, and versatility. Scalers come … Read more
The fearsome alligator and the crafty pufferfish represent two formidable creatures within their respective domains. Alligators dominate freshwater marshes and rivers, armed with bone-crushing jaws and lightning-fast strikes. Pufferfish patrol the oceans, protected by their inflatable bodies and deadly toxins. This begs the question – what happens when these two wild beasts meet? Can alligators … Read more
Fish is one of the most delicious and versatile proteins you can cook. Fish can be eaten in many different ways, such as a piece of raw tuna belly on sushi rice, a whole fried snapper at a seafood shack on the beach, or a plate of citrus-marinated ceviche. However, some people avoid cooking and … Read more
In this simple recipe for Sautéed Fish with Mustard Tarragon Cream Sauce, the fish is cooked until it’s flaky and the sauce is creamy and herb-y. This recipe can be part of a low-carb, keto, Atkins, or grain-free diet. Tarragon is an aromatic herb that adds a lovely anise-like flavor to dishes. Its sweet, licorice … Read more
As an avid angler, I get asked this question a lot – are bass good eating? Bass fishing is hugely popular, but bass seem to have a bad reputation when it comes to the dinner table. Many anglers release their catches, believing bass taste muddy or wormy But are these assertions fact or fiction when … Read more
If you’ve ever had one of our Calabash-style seafood platters at NC Seafood Restaurant, you know that the portions are very big. So, you may have brought the leftovers home and want to heat them up for lunch or dinner. However, what is the best way to reheat seafood? Is it possible to do so … Read more