Fish & Seafood Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Classic Tuna Salad
A traditional, classic recipe for a simple tunafish sandwich. American tuna salad recipes are all over the map, but here is a high-quality classic tuna sandwich recipe.
A traditional, classic recipe for a simple tunafish sandwich. American tuna salad recipes are all over the map, but here is a high-quality classic tuna sandwich recipe.
French Steamed Mussels
A recipe for French steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, butter and a little onion or shallot.
A recipe for French steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, butter and a little onion or shallot.
Mercury Levels in Seafood
A listing of fish and seafood that are high and low in mercury levels -- fish for pregnant women and children to avoid and those to eat more of.
A listing of fish and seafood that are high and low in mercury levels -- fish for pregnant women and children to avoid and those to eat more of.
How to Boil Crabs
Step by step instructions on how to boil crabs. Boiling crabs is a simple process, once you learn a few key points.
Step by step instructions on how to boil crabs. Boiling crabs is a simple process, once you learn a few key points.
How to Cook Swordfish
Tips and information about how to cook swordfish well. Cooking swordfish is easy if you don't overcook it.
Tips and information about how to cook swordfish well. Cooking swordfish is easy if you don't overcook it.
How to Smoke Salmon
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish. These instructions work for other fish such as shad, mackerel, wahoo, bonito, whitefish, sablefish, bluefish -- even trout.
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish. These instructions work for other fish such as shad, mackerel, wahoo, bonito, whitefish, sablefish, bluefish -- even trout.
Basic Beer Batter for Fish
A quick and easy recipe for a beer batter that goes great with fish and seafood. This fish-and-chips recipe is light and airy, despite the fact that it is deep-fried. It works well with tilapia, cod, haddock, walleye, seabass, snapper, halibut -- really any firm fish. You can even use it for shrimp, calamari or oysters.
A quick and easy recipe for a beer batter that goes great with fish and seafood. This fish-and-chips recipe is light and airy, despite the fact that it is deep-fried. It works well with tilapia, cod, haddock, walleye, seabass, snapper, halibut -- really any firm fish. You can even use it for shrimp, calamari or oysters.
Basic Boiled Lobster
As easy as it is, there are a few things to know about how to boil a lobster. This is not so much a recipe for cooking lobster as it is a preparation.
As easy as it is, there are a few things to know about how to boil a lobster. This is not so much a recipe for cooking lobster as it is a preparation.
Tilapia: It's Everywhere
How to cook tilapia: What to know and how best to use tilapia, one of the world's most farmed -- and sustainable -- freshwater fish species.
How to cook tilapia: What to know and how best to use tilapia, one of the world's most farmed -- and sustainable -- freshwater fish species.
Pacific Rockfish, or Rock Cod
What you need to know about Pacific rockfish, also known as rock cod. Included is information about how to cook rockfish as well as whether rockfish are sustainable seafood.
What you need to know about Pacific rockfish, also known as rock cod. Included is information about how to cook rockfish as well as whether rockfish are sustainable seafood.
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
Is there a better way to microwave spaghetti squash? You bet! Cook it in half the space with no plastic wrap (which can melt) and no dangerous steaming. Easier than you could imagine!
Is there a better way to microwave spaghetti squash? You bet! Cook it in half the space with no plastic wrap (which can melt) and no dangerous steaming. Easier than you could imagine!
Simple Grilled Salmon
An easy and simple recipe for grilled salmon that give you both the cool grill marks on the meat and a crispy skin. These tips on grilling salmon will work with any kind: farmed, kings, sockeye or silver.
An easy and simple recipe for grilled salmon that give you both the cool grill marks on the meat and a crispy skin. These tips on grilling salmon will work with any kind: farmed, kings, sockeye or silver.
Choosing Fish for Sushi
A description of which fish and seafood to choose for sushi, sashimi or other raw dishes. Eating raw fish has its risks, and this list helps you when choosing fish for sushi.
A description of which fish and seafood to choose for sushi, sashimi or other raw dishes. Eating raw fish has its risks, and this list helps you when choosing fish for sushi.
Wines with Fish
A quick guide and a list of go-to wines that go great with fish or seafood - this will help you pair wine with fish or other seafood.
A quick guide and a list of go-to wines that go great with fish or seafood - this will help you pair wine with fish or other seafood.
How to Freeze Your Fish
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage. Freezing fish or seafood properly is critical to keep your catch in top shape for months.
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage. Freezing fish or seafood properly is critical to keep your catch in top shape for months.
Classic Shrimp Scampi
A recipe for classic shrimp scampi, a dish popular in the 1970s that is enjoying a revival. Shrimp scampi is excellent with crusty bread or pasta.
A recipe for classic shrimp scampi, a dish popular in the 1970s that is enjoying a revival. Shrimp scampi is excellent with crusty bread or pasta.
5 Quick Deep Frying Tips for Seafood
Why are some deep fried foods light and crisp while others are greasy and limp? These simple tips will make all the difference in your results!
Why are some deep fried foods light and crisp while others are greasy and limp? These simple tips will make all the difference in your results!
How to Cook a Whole Fish:
Step by step instructions on how to prepare and cook a whole fish on the grill. Grilling whole fish is a dramatic way to serve your guests, and for many fish, such as striped bass, you need little more than salt, lemon and olive oil to make them shine.
Step by step instructions on how to prepare and cook a whole fish on the grill. Grilling whole fish is a dramatic way to serve your guests, and for many fish, such as striped bass, you need little more than salt, lemon and olive oil to make them shine.
How to Gut and Scale a Fish
Step by step instructions on how to scale and gut a fish. Scaling and gutting is the best way to treat many fish, especially those where much of the meat would be lost by filleting.
Step by step instructions on how to scale and gut a fish. Scaling and gutting is the best way to treat many fish, especially those where much of the meat would be lost by filleting.
Storing Fresh Fish
How to store fresh fish and seafood at home. Storing fresh fish is different from storing meat, so you will need to know some tips and techniques to properly store fresh fish and seafood.
How to store fresh fish and seafood at home. Storing fresh fish is different from storing meat, so you will need to know some tips and techniques to properly store fresh fish and seafood.
Tips on Buying Fish
How to tell if a fish is fresh at the market. Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. Choosing fresh fish and seafood is easy if you follow these tips on buying fish and seafood.
How to tell if a fish is fresh at the market. Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. Choosing fresh fish and seafood is easy if you follow these tips on buying fish and seafood.
Fats, Oils and Fish
You will get different results depending on which oil you use to cook fish or seafood. Olive oil will do one thing, butter another and peanut oil something else. Here's how to choose.
You will get different results depending on which oil you use to cook fish or seafood. Olive oil will do one thing, butter another and peanut oil something else. Here's how to choose.
Five Omega-3 Champs
Five fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which health experts say are important to our overall health. Here is a list of five fish to eat if you want to maximize your intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, sardines, smelt, anchovies and shad.
Five fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which health experts say are important to our overall health. Here is a list of five fish to eat if you want to maximize your intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, sardines, smelt, anchovies and shad.
Moroccan Spicy Shrimp
A recipe for spicy sauteed shrimp cooked in a Moroccan style, with cumin, paprika, coriander and a little ginger. This shrimp recipe is very quick, and easy to cook.
A recipe for spicy sauteed shrimp cooked in a Moroccan style, with cumin, paprika, coriander and a little ginger. This shrimp recipe is very quick, and easy to cook.
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
What you need to know about cooking striped bass, or rockfish. Cooking with striped bass is a joy, because you can serve stripers in any number of ways: fried, baked, grilled, poached in oil or broth, seared -- even steamed.
What you need to know about cooking striped bass, or rockfish. Cooking with striped bass is a joy, because you can serve stripers in any number of ways: fried, baked, grilled, poached in oil or broth, seared -- even steamed.
How to Pick Crabs
Step by step instructions on how to pick meat from crabs. Here's how to clean and extract all the crabmeat from a whole crab in a step-by-step demonstration. This works with blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, rock and stone crabs, Jonah crabs, calico crabs -- really any crab but an Alaskan king or snow crab.
Step by step instructions on how to pick meat from crabs. Here's how to clean and extract all the crabmeat from a whole crab in a step-by-step demonstration. This works with blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, rock and stone crabs, Jonah crabs, calico crabs -- really any crab but an Alaskan king or snow crab.
Italian Stewed Octopus
This recipe is for the Southern Italian polpi in umido, or stewed octopus in white wine and tomatoes. Of the many Italian octopus recipes, this is among my favorite.
This recipe is for the Southern Italian polpi in umido, or stewed octopus in white wine and tomatoes. Of the many Italian octopus recipes, this is among my favorite.
How to Make Lobster Stock
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
Classic Peruvian Ceviche
A classic Peruvian ceviche recipe that serves as a basis for a range of raw fish recipes.
A classic Peruvian ceviche recipe that serves as a basis for a range of raw fish recipes.
About Cooking with Sardines
Information about how to cook fresh sardines. They can be rare in markets, but when you find these enormously flavorful little fish, here are some tips about how to cook with fresh sardines.
Information about how to cook fresh sardines. They can be rare in markets, but when you find these enormously flavorful little fish, here are some tips about how to cook with fresh sardines.
How to Sear a Fish -- Searing
How to sear a fish fillet properly. Searing fish is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks to get that crispy skin on a fillet will make you a better seafood cook.
How to sear a fish fillet properly. Searing fish is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks to get that crispy skin on a fillet will make you a better seafood cook.
Snapper Yucatan
A recipe for grilled fillets of red snapper spiced the way they do it in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Red snapper recipes are common in this part of Mexico, but you could substitute most any white fish.
A recipe for grilled fillets of red snapper spiced the way they do it in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Red snapper recipes are common in this part of Mexico, but you could substitute most any white fish.
Skate Wing with Brown Butter
A classic French preparation, this simple skate wing recipe is as delicate as it is delicious.
A classic French preparation, this simple skate wing recipe is as delicate as it is delicious.
A Classic Escabeche Recipe
A recipe for escabeche, which is a Spanish seared and pickled fish dish that is great for a hot summer afternoon. This isn't a typical pickle, but vinegar gives the fish a pleasing tartness.
A recipe for escabeche, which is a Spanish seared and pickled fish dish that is great for a hot summer afternoon. This isn't a typical pickle, but vinegar gives the fish a pleasing tartness.
Tilapia Piccata
An easy and elegant dish of lightly pan-fried tilapia fillets in a vibrant sauce of white wine, fresh lemon juice, and capers. A go-to recipe for holidays, birthdays, or any day!
An easy and elegant dish of lightly pan-fried tilapia fillets in a vibrant sauce of white wine, fresh lemon juice, and capers. A go-to recipe for holidays, birthdays, or any day!
Meet Mahi Mahi
Meet Mahi Mahi! How to choose, store, and prepare delicious recipes for mahi mahi - AKA Dorado or Dolphinfish
Meet Mahi Mahi! How to choose, store, and prepare delicious recipes for mahi mahi - AKA Dorado or Dolphinfish
Smelt: Yummy Finger Food
How to cook the different types of smelt, and how each species is different. Smelt are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, totally sustainable and so delicious you can eat them whole.
How to cook the different types of smelt, and how each species is different. Smelt are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, totally sustainable and so delicious you can eat them whole.
Cooking with Dungeness Crabs
How to choose and cook Dungeness crabs. Cooking Dungeness crabs is easy, and like many other crabs, is best kept simple. Dungeness crabs are a sustainable seafood choice.
How to choose and cook Dungeness crabs. Cooking Dungeness crabs is easy, and like many other crabs, is best kept simple. Dungeness crabs are a sustainable seafood choice.
Basque Seafood Stew
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
Basic Tempura Recipe for Fish
This basic tempura recipe works very well as a batter for tempura-frying shrimp, lobster, fish or any other seafood.
This basic tempura recipe works very well as a batter for tempura-frying shrimp, lobster, fish or any other seafood.
Lobster Risotto
This is a recipe for lobster risotto from Sardinia, an island off the coast of mainland Italy. This lobster risotto is rich with lobster stock and a pinch of saffron. Either spiny or New England lobsters will work with this risotto recipe.
This is a recipe for lobster risotto from Sardinia, an island off the coast of mainland Italy. This lobster risotto is rich with lobster stock and a pinch of saffron. Either spiny or New England lobsters will work with this risotto recipe.
Tuna Sashimi
A recipe for Japanese tuna sashimi, or raw tuna with a dipping sauce and a light daikon salad. Always use sashimi or sushi-grade tuna for this recipe.
A recipe for Japanese tuna sashimi, or raw tuna with a dipping sauce and a light daikon salad. Always use sashimi or sushi-grade tuna for this recipe.
Grilled Baby Octopus
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
How To Make A Quick Shrimp Stock
A quick and easy method for making a seafood stock using shrimp shells
A quick and easy method for making a seafood stock using shrimp shells
Quickie Guide to Canned Crabmeat Grades
What grade of canned crabmeat should you choose for crab cakes or other dishes? Save money with this quick guide!
What grade of canned crabmeat should you choose for crab cakes or other dishes? Save money with this quick guide!
Sablefish
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish. Cooking with sablefish is easy because black cod tolerates overcooking.
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish. Cooking with sablefish is easy because black cod tolerates overcooking.
Halibut
What to know about buying and cooking all kinds of halibut, whether it's Pacific halibut, California halibut or Atlantic halibut.
What to know about buying and cooking all kinds of halibut, whether it's Pacific halibut, California halibut or Atlantic halibut.
Piri Piri Sauce
A recipe for piri piri sauce, a hot and fragrant sauce used in both Portuguese and African cooking; this version of piri piri is from Mozambique.
A recipe for piri piri sauce, a hot and fragrant sauce used in both Portuguese and African cooking; this version of piri piri is from Mozambique.
How to Grill Fish And Seafood
Grilled fish is a delight, but grilling fish and seafood can seem a bit intimidating. Here are some basic tips, along with a selection of appealing recipes to get you started.
Grilled fish is a delight, but grilling fish and seafood can seem a bit intimidating. Here are some basic tips, along with a selection of appealing recipes to get you started.
Fish Stock
A simple recipe for fish stock. This is a great way to find a use for the bones and heads from whole fish. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
A simple recipe for fish stock. This is a great way to find a use for the bones and heads from whole fish. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
Why Frozen Fish are Better
Fresh fish are always better than frozen, right? Wrong. Modern freezing techniques make many of the fish
Fresh fish are always better than frozen, right? Wrong. Modern freezing techniques make many of the fish
Shad
How to cook one of Colonial America's favorite fish: The American, or white shad. Cooking with shad may be bony business, but shad are among the richest-tasting of our river fish.
How to cook one of Colonial America's favorite fish: The American, or white shad. Cooking with shad may be bony business, but shad are among the richest-tasting of our river fish.
Grilled Shrimp and Scallops Skewers
Simple to make but full of flavor, these grilled shrimp and scallop skewers -- made with Uncle Mike's Spice Mix -- are a real treat!
Simple to make but full of flavor, these grilled shrimp and scallop skewers -- made with Uncle Mike's Spice Mix -- are a real treat!
Seafood to Avoid
A list of fish and seafood you should avoid because they have been overfished. Also included are sustainable alternatives to the endangered fish or seafood.
A list of fish and seafood you should avoid because they have been overfished. Also included are sustainable alternatives to the endangered fish or seafood.
Fried Smelt with Swiss Chard
A tried and true way to cook smelt is to fry them. This recipe for any type of smelt or whitebait uses seasoned flour and olive oil for a flavorful crust.
A tried and true way to cook smelt is to fry them. This recipe for any type of smelt or whitebait uses seasoned flour and olive oil for a flavorful crust.
Meet Your Fish: Soft Shell Crabs Pt 1
Soft shell crabs are a delectable treat whether fried, broiled, or grilled. Learn more about soft shells in this two-part series -- what they are, and how to buy, clean, and cook them using these delicious recipes.
Soft shell crabs are a delectable treat whether fried, broiled, or grilled. Learn more about soft shells in this two-part series -- what they are, and how to buy, clean, and cook them using these delicious recipes.
Classic Lobster Thermidor
A traditional, classic recipe for lobster Thermidor, a French dish that is as rich and luxurious as it sounds. Lobster Thermidor is an excellent recipe for a special occasion.
A traditional, classic recipe for lobster Thermidor, a French dish that is as rich and luxurious as it sounds. Lobster Thermidor is an excellent recipe for a special occasion.
Southern Fried Catfish
A simple recipe for Southern fried catfish: Fillets rolled in seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection.
A simple recipe for Southern fried catfish: Fillets rolled in seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection.
Sockeye Salmon
Tips and instructions on how to cook with wild sockeye salmon. Cooking with sockeye salmon is a little different from cooking chinook, silver or pink salmon; here are some tips.
Tips and instructions on how to cook with wild sockeye salmon. Cooking with sockeye salmon is a little different from cooking chinook, silver or pink salmon; here are some tips.
Octopus in Paprika Sauce
A recipe for pulpo a la gallega, a Spanish braised octopus recipe with a garlic-paprika sauce; you could also use calamari for this recipe.
A recipe for pulpo a la gallega, a Spanish braised octopus recipe with a garlic-paprika sauce; you could also use calamari for this recipe.
14 Romantic Seafood Recipes
Get ready to dim the lights, chill the wine, and light the candles -- Valentine's Day is almost here! Here are fourteen recipe ideas for delicious seafood dishes that will help make the most romantic evening of the year even more special.
Get ready to dim the lights, chill the wine, and light the candles -- Valentine's Day is almost here! Here are fourteen recipe ideas for delicious seafood dishes that will help make the most romantic evening of the year even more special.
Classic Fried Whitebait
A recipe for fried whitebait, or tiny whole fish such as blue anchovies, served with a garlicky aioli sauce. A delicious appetizer ot simple dinner.
A recipe for fried whitebait, or tiny whole fish such as blue anchovies, served with a garlicky aioli sauce. A delicious appetizer ot simple dinner.
How to Prep Octopus
Step by step instructions on how to prepare an octopus for quick recipes by braising it to make the octopus tender.
Step by step instructions on how to prepare an octopus for quick recipes by braising it to make the octopus tender.
Sand Dabs
How to cook and prepare sand dabs, or any small flounder. Sanddabs, as they are also known, are best pan-dressed. They are abundant on the Pacific coast and are wonderful fried.
How to cook and prepare sand dabs, or any small flounder. Sanddabs, as they are also known, are best pan-dressed. They are abundant on the Pacific coast and are wonderful fried.
Easy Classic Shrimp Salad
Here's an easy recipe for shrimp salad made with small, flavorful shrimp and crisp veggies that produces classic results.
Here's an easy recipe for shrimp salad made with small, flavorful shrimp and crisp veggies that produces classic results.
Pacific White Seabass
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina or Calfiornia sea bass, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina or Calfiornia sea bass, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
Shad Roe with Bacon
A classic recipe for shad roe that dates back to Colonial days. This is the quintessential way to cook shad roe: with bacon, some herbs and lemon wedges.
A classic recipe for shad roe that dates back to Colonial days. This is the quintessential way to cook shad roe: with bacon, some herbs and lemon wedges.
Meet Your Fish: Soft Shell Crabs Pt 2
Soft shell crabs are a delectable treat whether fried, broiled, or grilled. Learn more about soft shells in this two-part series -- what they are, and how to buy, clean, and cook them using these delicious recipes.
Soft shell crabs are a delectable treat whether fried, broiled, or grilled. Learn more about soft shells in this two-part series -- what they are, and how to buy, clean, and cook them using these delicious recipes.
Authentic Spanish Aioli
A recipe for an authentic Spanish aioli sauce, also known as allioli. It is a garlicky mayonnaise-like sauce that can be spiked with herbs such as a oregano.
A recipe for an authentic Spanish aioli sauce, also known as allioli. It is a garlicky mayonnaise-like sauce that can be spiked with herbs such as a oregano.
Buying Fish at a Supermarket
A guide to buying seafood in a supermarket. Tips on what to look for and how to choose quality fish and seafood in a regular supermarket.
A guide to buying seafood in a supermarket. Tips on what to look for and how to choose quality fish and seafood in a regular supermarket.
How to Make Bottarga
How to make salted fish roe, which is called bottarga in Italy. This bottarga recipe will make an excellent condiment to all sorts of seafood dishes, and can be made with shad, mullet, herring or any other edible roe.
How to make salted fish roe, which is called bottarga in Italy. This bottarga recipe will make an excellent condiment to all sorts of seafood dishes, and can be made with shad, mullet, herring or any other edible roe.
Pickled Octopus Recipe
Home cooks pickle octopus all over the Mediterranean. This pickled octopus recipe is a classic recipe for a typical octopus appetizer.
Home cooks pickle octopus all over the Mediterranean. This pickled octopus recipe is a classic recipe for a typical octopus appetizer.
King or Chinook Salmon
How to best cook king salmon, also known as chinook salmon. Where to find the best salmon and what to do with it. Cooking king salmon is a joy because it tolerates overcooking and can be prepared in so many ways.
How to best cook king salmon, also known as chinook salmon. Where to find the best salmon and what to do with it. Cooking king salmon is a joy because it tolerates overcooking and can be prepared in so many ways.
Cooking with Cuttlefish
How to cook cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus, without it becoming chewier than rubber. Cooking cuttlefish is easy once you learn how.
How to cook cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus, without it becoming chewier than rubber. Cooking cuttlefish is easy once you learn how.
Simple Broiled Haddock
A quick and easy recipe for broiled haddock, cod or pollock moistened with butter, topped with bread crumbs and served with lemon.
A quick and easy recipe for broiled haddock, cod or pollock moistened with butter, topped with bread crumbs and served with lemon.
Pacific Cod and Pollock
The World's Most Favorite Fish: Nearly everyone has eaten cod at some point in their lives, but until
The World's Most Favorite Fish: Nearly everyone has eaten cod at some point in their lives, but until
Pacific Red & Rock Crabs
How to cook and get the most out of Pacific red crabs or Pacific rock crabs, two crab species that are plentiful -- and underfished -- along the Pacific coast. Cooking instructions and key tips.
How to cook and get the most out of Pacific red crabs or Pacific rock crabs, two crab species that are plentiful -- and underfished -- along the Pacific coast. Cooking instructions and key tips.
Tempura Halibut
A recipe for tempura fish with a garlic aioli. This version uses halibut, but tempura works well with any firm fish.
A recipe for tempura fish with a garlic aioli. This version uses halibut, but tempura works well with any firm fish.
Crispy Fried Salmon Skin
A recipe for crispy-fried salmon skin done Asian-style. Think of this as a recipe for salmon bacon -- crispy, a little fatty, and pleasingly salty.
A recipe for crispy-fried salmon skin done Asian-style. Think of this as a recipe for salmon bacon -- crispy, a little fatty, and pleasingly salty.
How to Fillet a Flatfish
Step by step instructions on how to fillet a flatfish such as a flounder, fluke, halibut, plaice, sole or sand dab.
Step by step instructions on how to fillet a flatfish such as a flounder, fluke, halibut, plaice, sole or sand dab.
Manila Clams
What to know about cooking with manila clams, these little delicacies from Japan. Manila clams are the sweetest of the Pacific coast clams, and are now farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
What to know about cooking with manila clams, these little delicacies from Japan. Manila clams are the sweetest of the Pacific coast clams, and are now farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
15+ Appetizer and Tapas Recipes
A hand-picked selection of exciting appetizer and tapas recipes to thrill friends and family during the holidays of for special occasions.
A hand-picked selection of exciting appetizer and tapas recipes to thrill friends and family during the holidays of for special occasions.
Traditional Hamachi Teriyaki
A recipe for a traditional teriyaki sauce for fish and seafood, in this case hamachi, or yellowtail. Teriyaki also goes great with tuna, swordfish, seabass, mackerel or catfish.
A recipe for a traditional teriyaki sauce for fish and seafood, in this case hamachi, or yellowtail. Teriyaki also goes great with tuna, swordfish, seabass, mackerel or catfish.
Dealing with Shad Bones
Many bony fish are delicious, such as shad, pike and herring, but how to deal with the bones? Briefly cooking and flaking the meat from a bony fish is the answer. Here are step by step instructions on how to go about it.
Many bony fish are delicious, such as shad, pike and herring, but how to deal with the bones? Briefly cooking and flaking the meat from a bony fish is the answer. Here are step by step instructions on how to go about it.
Seared Scallops & Shrimp with Balsamic
This elegant scallop and shrimp dish, drizzled with a sweet, strawberry-flavored balsamic glaze, tastes like absolute heaven and is perfect for a romantic dinner for two.
This elegant scallop and shrimp dish, drizzled with a sweet, strawberry-flavored balsamic glaze, tastes like absolute heaven and is perfect for a romantic dinner for two.
Italian Fish Crudo
Crudo is the Italian version of sashimi: Raw fish at the peak of freshness, dressed simply with olive
Crudo is the Italian version of sashimi: Raw fish at the peak of freshness, dressed simply with olive
Cioppino
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew. Cioppino recipes are all over the internet, but remember that a real cioppino must have Dungeness crab.
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew. Cioppino recipes are all over the internet, but remember that a real cioppino must have Dungeness crab.
Heading Shrimp Step By Step
How do you remove the heads from fresh, head-on shrimp? This step by step tutorial with photos will show you the easy way to head shrimp and prawns.
How do you remove the heads from fresh, head-on shrimp? This step by step tutorial with photos will show you the easy way to head shrimp and prawns.
Sweet and Sour Crispy Fish
A Sichuan-style sweet and sour fish recipe where you crispy-fry a whole fish and serve it with a homemade, Chinese sweet-and-sour sauce. This recipe works great with rockfish, largemouth bass, black seabass, porgies, perch, bream or pompano.
A Sichuan-style sweet and sour fish recipe where you crispy-fry a whole fish and serve it with a homemade, Chinese sweet-and-sour sauce. This recipe works great with rockfish, largemouth bass, black seabass, porgies, perch, bream or pompano.
How to Make Tuna Confit
Step by step instructions on how to make your own homemade 'canned' tuna, this is a tuna confit recipe where the tuna is preserved in olive oil. This recipe will result in far better tuna than most store-bought tunafish available.
Step by step instructions on how to make your own homemade 'canned' tuna, this is a tuna confit recipe where the tuna is preserved in olive oil. This recipe will result in far better tuna than most store-bought tunafish available.
How to Make Boquerones
Instructions on how to make your own marinated white anchovies at home. These cured anchovies are called boquerones in Spain and gavros in Greece. Here's how to cure your own anchovies.
Instructions on how to make your own marinated white anchovies at home. These cured anchovies are called boquerones in Spain and gavros in Greece. Here's how to cure your own anchovies.
Mark's Pasta & Lobster Sauce
This is an original lobster sauce recipe that goes great with almost any pasta. It is a tomato-based sauce that brings out the best in leftover lobster meat and shells.
This is an original lobster sauce recipe that goes great with almost any pasta. It is a tomato-based sauce that brings out the best in leftover lobster meat and shells.
Buttery Garlic Crab Bruschetta
A wonderfully decadent, buttery, garlicky, crabmeat recipe that makes a stunning Italian style appetizer, first course, or snack.
A wonderfully decadent, buttery, garlicky, crabmeat recipe that makes a stunning Italian style appetizer, first course, or snack.
Chimichurri
A recipe for the Argentine sauce chimichurri, which is used on everything from beef to seafood. Chimichurri has garlci, parsley, red pepper and vinegar
A recipe for the Argentine sauce chimichurri, which is used on everything from beef to seafood. Chimichurri has garlci, parsley, red pepper and vinegar
Fresh Grilled Sardines
Grilled fresh sardines are a fantastic fish to serve in summer. This sardine recipe uses grape leaves to hold in a simple stuffing -- and keep the sardines from sticking to the grill.
Grilled fresh sardines are a fantastic fish to serve in summer. This sardine recipe uses grape leaves to hold in a simple stuffing -- and keep the sardines from sticking to the grill.
Sweet & Spicy Beer Steamed Rock Crab
Got crab legs, crab claws, or whole crabs? Whether they're already cooked or raw, you can give them delicious flavor by steaming them with spiced beer!
Got crab legs, crab claws, or whole crabs? Whether they're already cooked or raw, you can give them delicious flavor by steaming them with spiced beer!
French Rouille Sauce
A recipe for the French rouille sauce, a kind of a fancy mayo that's great with fish and seafood.
A recipe for the French rouille sauce, a kind of a fancy mayo that's great with fish and seafood.
Honeyed Seabass Greek Style
A Greek-style white seabass recipe that uses honey and Asian fish sauce as a sweet and savory glaze. This seabass recipe also can be done with shrimp, lobster, halibut, sturgeon, swordfish, shark or any other firm fish.
A Greek-style white seabass recipe that uses honey and Asian fish sauce as a sweet and savory glaze. This seabass recipe also can be done with shrimp, lobster, halibut, sturgeon, swordfish, shark or any other firm fish.
Halibut Ceviche
This ceviche recipe for citrus-marinated halibut uses a mix of herbs and spices commonly seen in Thai cooking. Halibut ceviche is a cool way to eat when it's hot out. You could also use snapper, rockfish, flounder or tuna in this recipe.
This ceviche recipe for citrus-marinated halibut uses a mix of herbs and spices commonly seen in Thai cooking. Halibut ceviche is a cool way to eat when it's hot out. You could also use snapper, rockfish, flounder or tuna in this recipe.
How to Butterfly a Fish
Step by step instructions on how to butterfly, or split, a whole fish. Splitting a fish is a great way to prep a whole fish for stuffing because butterflying removes most of the bones.
Step by step instructions on how to butterfly, or split, a whole fish. Splitting a fish is a great way to prep a whole fish for stuffing because butterflying removes most of the bones.
White Seabass with Red Peppers
A recipe for white seabass, also known as corvina, sauteed and served with chives and fire-roasted red peppers.
A recipe for white seabass, also known as corvina, sauteed and served with chives and fire-roasted red peppers.
Virginia Baked Shad
A classic Southern recipe for slow-baked shad.
A classic Southern recipe for slow-baked shad.
Tuna Carpaccio
An authentic tuna carpaccio recipe, based off the original beef dish invented in Harry's Bar in Venice during the 1950s. This one uses Harry's homemade mayonnaise and a dash of good mustard, but uses tuna.
An authentic tuna carpaccio recipe, based off the original beef dish invented in Harry's Bar in Venice during the 1950s. This one uses Harry's homemade mayonnaise and a dash of good mustard, but uses tuna.
Lingcod with Tomato Sauce
A recipe for lingcod or cod steaks with a cumin-scented tomato sauce, accented with a bit of fresh dill. Lingcod is a perfect fish for this dish, but it will also work with bluefish, seabass, grouper or haddock.
A recipe for lingcod or cod steaks with a cumin-scented tomato sauce, accented with a bit of fresh dill. Lingcod is a perfect fish for this dish, but it will also work with bluefish, seabass, grouper or haddock.
Lemongrass Ginger Sauce
A recipe for a fresh, vibrant lemongrass-ginger sauce, with just a touch of celery leaves. This sauce recipe works great with seafood or chicken.
A recipe for a fresh, vibrant lemongrass-ginger sauce, with just a touch of celery leaves. This sauce recipe works great with seafood or chicken.
Handling Your Catch
How to best handle the fish you catch to keep them fresh and cold when you bring them home.
How to best handle the fish you catch to keep them fresh and cold when you bring them home.
Octopus Salad with Oregano Oil
A Greek-inspired octopus salad recipe made with a fresh oregano and green olives. This can also be done with calamari.
A Greek-inspired octopus salad recipe made with a fresh oregano and green olives. This can also be done with calamari.
Pacific Surfperch
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. Although there are several kinds, such as calico, redtail and rubberlips, they are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. Although there are several kinds, such as calico, redtail and rubberlips, they are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
Stir-Fried Shrimp Vietnam
A Vietnamese shrimp recipe that uses a bit of sugar to caramelize the shrimp once you stir-fry them. Stir-frying the shrimp keeps them tender, and the spicy caramel flavor makes these a hit.
A Vietnamese shrimp recipe that uses a bit of sugar to caramelize the shrimp once you stir-fry them. Stir-frying the shrimp keeps them tender, and the spicy caramel flavor makes these a hit.
Sicilian Style Tuna Salad
A Sicilian style tuna salad recipe that relies on high quality canned albacore, lemon, capers and green olives.
A Sicilian style tuna salad recipe that relies on high quality canned albacore, lemon, capers and green olives.
Cooking with Spiny Lobster
How to cook spiny lobsters, which are different from Maine lobsters. Cooking with spiny lobsters typically means Mediterranean, Caribbean or Mexican cuisine, but spiny lobsters can be used in any lobster recipes.
How to cook spiny lobsters, which are different from Maine lobsters. Cooking with spiny lobsters typically means Mediterranean, Caribbean or Mexican cuisine, but spiny lobsters can be used in any lobster recipes.
Top Online Fish Markets
For those of us who live far away from our favorite sources of seafood, you can order seafood online - it is expensive, but the quality is generally good from superior markets. Here is a review of five online fish markets.
For those of us who live far away from our favorite sources of seafood, you can order seafood online - it is expensive, but the quality is generally good from superior markets. Here is a review of five online fish markets.
Crab and Shrimp Salad
A delicious and easy seafood salad featuring shrimp and crabmeat
A delicious and easy seafood salad featuring shrimp and crabmeat
Angels on Horseback
A recipe for bacon-wrapped oysters, a dish known as angels on horseback. This oyster recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
A recipe for bacon-wrapped oysters, a dish known as angels on horseback. This oyster recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
Salmon with Green Onion
A Japanese salmon recipe where you pan-broil the salmon and serve it with a green onion, mirin and rice vinegar sauce. This is a great recipe for sockeye salmon, but you can use king salmon, silver salmon or even Atlantic salmon.
A Japanese salmon recipe where you pan-broil the salmon and serve it with a green onion, mirin and rice vinegar sauce. This is a great recipe for sockeye salmon, but you can use king salmon, silver salmon or even Atlantic salmon.
Tuna Tartare
This is my recipe for a classic, tuna tartare. Use only the finest quality tuna for this.
This is my recipe for a classic, tuna tartare. Use only the finest quality tuna for this.
Spanish Shrimp
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
Spicy Deviled Crab
How to make deviled crab, a classic crab recipe that uses fresh crab, breadcrumbs, mustard and a dash of sherry to make a delicious appetizer or main course.
How to make deviled crab, a classic crab recipe that uses fresh crab, breadcrumbs, mustard and a dash of sherry to make a delicious appetizer or main course.
Shrimp Risotto
A shrimp risotto recipe -- basically shrimp and rice, Italian style -- that uses herbs and seafood stock for its main flavors.
A shrimp risotto recipe -- basically shrimp and rice, Italian style -- that uses herbs and seafood stock for its main flavors.
Classic Pan Sauce for Fish
A recipe for a classic pan sauce for sauteed or pan-fried fish.
A recipe for a classic pan sauce for sauteed or pan-fried fish.
Cornmeal-Crusted Cod Cheeks
A traditional New England recipe for fried cod cheeks. This recipe uses an olive oil-based garlic-basil sauce to jazz up an old favorite. Cod cheeks and halibut cheeks are a delicacy that deserves to be better known.
A traditional New England recipe for fried cod cheeks. This recipe uses an olive oil-based garlic-basil sauce to jazz up an old favorite. Cod cheeks and halibut cheeks are a delicacy that deserves to be better known.
100+ Recipes from Hank Shaw
Author and James Beard Award nominee, Hank Shaw, created over 100 deliciously appealing recipes during his tenure as the About.com Fish and Seafood Cooking Guide. These pages present his recipes, sorted alphabetically by type, to make it easier to find and enjoy Hank's legacy of fine cooking.
Author and James Beard Award nominee, Hank Shaw, created over 100 deliciously appealing recipes during his tenure as the About.com Fish and Seafood Cooking Guide. These pages present his recipes, sorted alphabetically by type, to make it easier to find and enjoy Hank's legacy of fine cooking.
Kansas City Cod
Kansas City Steak Seasoning is delicious, but too salty to use on fish and seafood. Here's an easy recipe for your own homemade Kansas City Fish Seasoning blend -- and a delicious broiled cod dish to use it on!
Kansas City Steak Seasoning is delicious, but too salty to use on fish and seafood. Here's an easy recipe for your own homemade Kansas City Fish Seasoning blend -- and a delicious broiled cod dish to use it on!
5 Supermarket Seafood Secrets
Supermarket seafood counters can be a source of excellent products and first-rate advice. But, as with
Supermarket seafood counters can be a source of excellent products and first-rate advice. But, as with
Salmon with Cilantro Sauce
A simple salmon recipe where you broil the salmon and serve it with a Spanish cilantro-green pepper-garlic sauce.
A simple salmon recipe where you broil the salmon and serve it with a Spanish cilantro-green pepper-garlic sauce.
Vietnamese Calamari Salad
A recipe for calamari salad that uses Vietnamese ingredients to make a bright, spicy squid salad that'll wake you up and make you ask for more.
A recipe for calamari salad that uses Vietnamese ingredients to make a bright, spicy squid salad that'll wake you up and make you ask for more.
Shrimp Ceviche
A recipe that uses the sustainably caught Northern pink shrimp, or pandalus borealis, in a light and refreshing ceviche. Marinating shrimp in citrus juice is a great way to make a cooling summer appetizer.
A recipe that uses the sustainably caught Northern pink shrimp, or pandalus borealis, in a light and refreshing ceviche. Marinating shrimp in citrus juice is a great way to make a cooling summer appetizer.
Cajun Perch Po Boys
The 'Po-Boy' sandwich is a New Orleans favorite. This version features crunchy fried fish, zesty Cajun mayo, ripe tomatoes, and a sweetly spicy pepper slaw -- all piled on a long, crusty French loaf. Boo-yah!
The 'Po-Boy' sandwich is a New Orleans favorite. This version features crunchy fried fish, zesty Cajun mayo, ripe tomatoes, and a sweetly spicy pepper slaw -- all piled on a long, crusty French loaf. Boo-yah!
Thai Crab Cakes
A recipe for Thai-style crab cakes that taste rich, but are actually low-fat and healthy. The Thai curry paste adds a spicy zip to these crabcakes. You can do this recipe with fish to make fish cakes, too.
A recipe for Thai-style crab cakes that taste rich, but are actually low-fat and healthy. The Thai curry paste adds a spicy zip to these crabcakes. You can do this recipe with fish to make fish cakes, too.
Cooking with Silver Salmon
How to cook, choose and store silver salmon, also known as coho salmon.
How to cook, choose and store silver salmon, also known as coho salmon.
Spicy Deviled Whiting Recipe
Spicy (but not overly hot) and very flavorful, this whiting dish is a sure-fire cure for BTS: Bored Tastebud Syndrome.
Spicy (but not overly hot) and very flavorful, this whiting dish is a sure-fire cure for BTS: Bored Tastebud Syndrome.
An Old Timey She-Crab Soup
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. Its key ingredient is the bright crimson
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. Its key ingredient is the bright crimson
Mediterranean Crispy Fish
A recipe for crispy frying a whole fish in a Mediterranean style, with chickpea flour. Frying fish in chickpea flour gives the fish a hearty, savory crust without being overwhelming. This crispy fish recipe works well with rockfish, rock cod, bluegills, walleye, bass, porgies or any small fish.
A recipe for crispy frying a whole fish in a Mediterranean style, with chickpea flour. Frying fish in chickpea flour gives the fish a hearty, savory crust without being overwhelming. This crispy fish recipe works well with rockfish, rock cod, bluegills, walleye, bass, porgies or any small fish.
Fennel-Cured Salmon
A simple recipe for a delicious salmon cured with salt, sugar and fennel that is fantastic served over crackers or bread.
A simple recipe for a delicious salmon cured with salt, sugar and fennel that is fantastic served over crackers or bread.
Parsley Sauce
A recipe for parsley sauce, a refined coulis that goes very well with fish, seafood, chicken, pheasant or quail.
A recipe for parsley sauce, a refined coulis that goes very well with fish, seafood, chicken, pheasant or quail.
Ingredient Spotlight: Nopale Cactus
Nopale cactus has been a versatile staple of Mexican cuisine for centuries. Learn how to choose, handle, and prepare this interesting vegetable
Nopale cactus has been a versatile staple of Mexican cuisine for centuries. Learn how to choose, handle, and prepare this interesting vegetable
Sardinian Calamari Salad
A recipe for calamari salad that is based off a similar salad using lobster that is common in Sardinia, an island off Italy. This squid salad relies on fresh calamari, fresh herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes for its flavor.
A recipe for calamari salad that is based off a similar salad using lobster that is common in Sardinia, an island off Italy. This squid salad relies on fresh calamari, fresh herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes for its flavor.
Oil-Poached Tilapia with Salsa
This tilapia recipe makes best use of this mild white fish. Slowly cooking the fish fillets in oil adds depth to the tilapia, while a zesty habanero-tangerine salsa adds a burst of flavor. You could substitute any fish fillet for this recipe.
This tilapia recipe makes best use of this mild white fish. Slowly cooking the fish fillets in oil adds depth to the tilapia, while a zesty habanero-tangerine salsa adds a burst of flavor. You could substitute any fish fillet for this recipe.
Spanish Scallops with Saffron
A recipe for seared scallops with saffron, onions and ham, a method used in Galicia in northern Spain. This scallop recipe works best with sea scallops, and tastes best with sweet onions and Serrano ham.
A recipe for seared scallops with saffron, onions and ham, a method used in Galicia in northern Spain. This scallop recipe works best with sea scallops, and tastes best with sweet onions and Serrano ham.
10+ Mango and Seafood Recipes
The sweet and sunny flavor of mango pairs beautifully with fish and seafood in these fun recipes.
The sweet and sunny flavor of mango pairs beautifully with fish and seafood in these fun recipes.
Sauteed Halibut with Tomatoes
A recipe for sauteed halibut with tomatoes that are briefly simmered with a bit of fish stock. This is a great summer halibut recipe, but you could also use albacore, swordfish, shark, white seabass or yellowtail
A recipe for sauteed halibut with tomatoes that are briefly simmered with a bit of fish stock. This is a great summer halibut recipe, but you could also use albacore, swordfish, shark, white seabass or yellowtail
Gilled Salmon with Herb Butter
A recipe for grilled salmon -- king, sockeye, silver, pink or farmed -- served with an herb butter that has sage, parsley and thyme in it. This recipe also works well when you saute the salmon.
A recipe for grilled salmon -- king, sockeye, silver, pink or farmed -- served with an herb butter that has sage, parsley and thyme in it. This recipe also works well when you saute the salmon.
10 Seafood Soups and Stews
Wrap your hands around a steaming mug of one of these delicious, chill-chasing soups and stews and send Old Man Winter packing!
Wrap your hands around a steaming mug of one of these delicious, chill-chasing soups and stews and send Old Man Winter packing!
Oven-Fried Sand Dab
A recipe for oven-fried Pacific sand dab with a fresh summer salad that uses tomatoes, avocado, fresh corn and sweet onions. Sanddabs are delicious little flatfish best cooked simply. This recipe uses less fat than the typical fried version.
A recipe for oven-fried Pacific sand dab with a fresh summer salad that uses tomatoes, avocado, fresh corn and sweet onions. Sanddabs are delicious little flatfish best cooked simply. This recipe uses less fat than the typical fried version.
Baked Stuffed Cod or Haddock
A recipe for baked, stuffed cod or haddock. This is a traditional New England Thanksgiving recipe where you stuff a fish instead of a turkey.
A recipe for baked, stuffed cod or haddock. This is a traditional New England Thanksgiving recipe where you stuff a fish instead of a turkey.
Thai Crab Curry
A recipe for a Thai-style crab curry that is perfect for Dungeness or blue crabs. This recipe can be as hot or mild as you like, but is exotically spicy.
A recipe for a Thai-style crab curry that is perfect for Dungeness or blue crabs. This recipe can be as hot or mild as you like, but is exotically spicy.
Scallops with Parsley Sauce
This sea scallop recipe uses New England sea scallops, seared simply and served with a parsley-butter-white wine sauce.
This sea scallop recipe uses New England sea scallops, seared simply and served with a parsley-butter-white wine sauce.
Pan-Dressing a Sand Dab or Any Small Flatfish
Sand dabs, also known without the space as "sanddabs," are small flatfish that are too small to fillet.
Sand dabs, also known without the space as "sanddabs," are small flatfish that are too small to fillet.
Spaghetti with Crab Sauce
A recipe for spaghetti with crab sauce. This is a tomato-based crab sauce made deliciously sweet from the crab meat.
A recipe for spaghetti with crab sauce. This is a tomato-based crab sauce made deliciously sweet from the crab meat.
Seared Halibut with Mushrooms
A recipe for seared California halibut with fresh chanterelle mushrooms; this recipe can also be made with any other halibut, and any other mushroom.
A recipe for seared California halibut with fresh chanterelle mushrooms; this recipe can also be made with any other halibut, and any other mushroom.