When it comes to canned fish, we know that tuna is not the best choice based on its often unsustainable fishing methods and high levels of toxins like mercury. But what is a better alternative? Sustainable seafood expert Paul Greenberg says canned salmon is the better choice for three important reasons. More
Whether grilled, baked, or poached, fish makes a fantastic mid-summer meal with very little effort and in very little time. I for one don't eat it nearly often enough. Here are eight recipes I have on my list to try very soon. More
My boyfriend is currently working on the set of a movie filming in Atlanta. Needless to say, he's been working crazy hours and always comes home with war stories from the front line. For the most part, locals have been very welcoming of the Hollywood crowd to our sleepy Southern city. I'm just hoping we can teach those Angelenos a thing or two about Southern hospitality (and food!). More
Fresh salmon that's been rubbed with herbs and grilled slowly over wine-soaked cedar planks? Let me tell you, this right here is some of the best salmon you'll ever put in your mouth. Guaranteed. More
We all know it's hot out there. When it comes to dinners that don't involve turning on the stove (or picking up the delivery menus), things can get repetitive. This is when you know it's time to make ceviche! Fresh and full of bright citrus flavor, these recipes are ready in no time. More
This is definitely not your average barbecue shrimp dish. Not only are these jumbo shrimp served with the heads on (don't worry, you don't eat them) and swimming in a bowl of spicy melted butter, but they've never even been near the grate of a grill. They do things a little different in Louisiana. I say, bring it on and pass the bread! More
Do you ever cook squid at home? To be honest, it's usually a dinner-out dish for me, and one that most often takes the form of crispy fried calamari. But this method for oven-roasted squid from Chez Panisse chef David Tanis has me curious. No frying required! More
According to NPR, the Maine lobster catch is at its peak this season, so it seems like the perfect time to put on a pot of boiling water and try out a few lobster recipes. From lobster rolls to lobster tempura, here are ten ideas, both fresh and familiar. More
Like knowing the how to eat a whole lobster or drinking whiskey straight, shucking an oyster is one of those skills that's very handy to have when the moment arises. Stand back, ladies and gentlemen; we're about to shuck us some oysters. More
The Louisiana seafood industry has been through a lot recently. There was Katrina, and then the BP oil spill. Most recently, the opening of spillways and freshwater diversions to relieve flooding further up the Mississippi has thrown off the coastal ecosystem. Yes, it's been a tough few years. But as I saw firsthand on my visit to New Orleans, Louisiana fishermen, the facilities that process their catch, and Gulf seafood itself are anything if not resilient. Here's a peek into the world of catching, cleaning, and eating Gulf seafood. More

























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