Shrimp is one of the highest consumed seafood in America, exceeding only that of tuna. According to Consumer Reports, the US consumes almost 18 million servings of shrimp each day. And there’s good reason for this – shrimp is one of the most culinary versatile seafood available. “You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, …
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Trash Talk: Price vs. Quality vs. Sustainability I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “you get what you pay for”. But expensive doesn’t necessarily equate to better. Expensive may simply mean rare or popular by demand due to over-advertised hype, a.k.a. “Grouper Week”. And then there’s another problem called sustainability. Contrary to the notion that there …
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Coffin for a fish, containing mummy, Image Source: Twitter @SadDoughnuts What is tilapia? Technically, it is a common name for a dozen or so species of fish in the cichlid family. It is probably the most highly consumed seafood in the U.S. acquired through farming practices that today exceed those of beef. Historical fact or …
Whenever I order seafood out at a restaurant, my wife Rachel will hold her breath while I study the plate and validate the order. If it smells fishy, I’ll send it back. If it looks like something other than what I ordered, I’ll question the wait staff. If it then tastes like something other than …
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Fish lovers search for the perfect catch at a seafood market. Most of us know how to select fresh fruits and vegetables at the supermarket. Look for bruises or wilting, touch and feel for soft spots, then take a sniff. If it smells foul, move on. But understanding where to purchase seasonal …
Love them or you may be repulsed by them, either way, there is probably much you don’t know about the beloved bivalve mollusk called an oyster. So, here’s a brief lesson on the culinary evolution of oysters, and a few other interesting facts to entice friends at the next trivia event. According to Wikipedia, “Oyster is …
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