Fish & Seafood Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
Tips on Buying Fish
Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. But you can judge a fish’s quality if you know what to look for. Here’s how.
Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. But you can judge a fish’s quality if you know what to look for. Here’s how.
How to Smoke Salmon
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish.
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish.
Grilled Baby Octopus
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
Pacific Cod & Pollock
Cooking qualities of the Pacific cousins of the most popular "white fish" in the world. How to choose, store and cook Pacific cod and pollock.
Cooking qualities of the Pacific cousins of the most popular "white fish" in the world. How to choose, store and cook Pacific cod and pollock.
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.
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.
How to sear a fish fillet
How to sear a fish fillet properly. It is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks will make you a better seafood cook.
How to sear a fish fillet properly. It is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks will make you a better seafood cook.
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.
Storing Fresh Fish
How to store fresh fish at home.
How to store fresh fish at home.
Why Frozen Fish are Better
When shopping for fish, don't forget the freezer section: Buying frozen fish is often better than buying "fresh," because many fish are often frozen on the boat. This means they're fresher.
When shopping for fish, don't forget the freezer section: Buying frozen fish is often better than buying "fresh," because many fish are often frozen on the boat. This means they're fresher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Crab Salad
A refreshing crab salad recipe that relies on fresh lump crab meat and crisp green herbs. It is a perfect counterpoint to cloying mayonnaise-based seafood salads.
A refreshing crab salad recipe that relies on fresh lump crab meat and crisp green herbs. It is a perfect counterpoint to cloying mayonnaise-based seafood salads.
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.
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.
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.
How to Freeze your Fish
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage.
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage.
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.
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
What you need to know about striped bass, or rockfish, before you begin cooking with them.
What you need to know about striped bass, or rockfish, before you begin cooking with them.
Fresh Grilled Sardines
Grilled, semi-boneless 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 fish from sticking to the grill.
Grilled, semi-boneless 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 fish from sticking to the grill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific White Seabass
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
An Old Timey She-Crab Soup
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
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.
Flounder with Parsley Sauce
This flounder recipe relies on a versatile sauce best served with delicate fish such as sole, flounder or walleye. It also works with California halibut.
This flounder recipe relies on a versatile sauce best served with delicate fish such as sole, flounder or walleye. It also works with California halibut.
Smoked Salmon Kedgeree Recipe
A traditional recipe for the English salmon dish kedgeree, which in this recipe uses smoked salmon or haddock.
A traditional recipe for the English salmon dish kedgeree, which in this recipe uses smoked salmon or haddock.
Jacksmelt or Jack Smelt
What to do with and how to cook Pacific jacksmelt, a common relative of the silversides that lives around piers and jetties. It's also called the horse smelt or jack smelt.
What to do with and how to cook Pacific jacksmelt, a common relative of the silversides that lives around piers and jetties. It's also called the horse smelt or jack smelt.
Poached Pike with Fennel
Northern Pike has such a delicate flavor it is particularly suited to poaching. Filleting a pike can be tricky, but it be done easily once you get the hang of it. Here is a simple recipe for poached pike fillets.
Northern Pike has such a delicate flavor it is particularly suited to poaching. Filleting a pike can be tricky, but it be done easily once you get the hang of it. Here is a simple recipe for poached pike fillets.
Grilled Anchovies
A Spanish recipe for grilled small fish, which could be anchovies, smelt, sardines, herrings or even small mackerel.
A Spanish recipe for grilled small fish, which could be anchovies, smelt, sardines, herrings or even small mackerel.
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.
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.
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.
Sablefish
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish.
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish.
Virginia Baked Shad
A classic Southern recipe for slow-baked shad.
A classic Southern recipe for slow-baked shad.
How to Make Tuna Confit
Step by step instructions on how to make your own homemade 'canned' tuna, cooked as a confit and preserved in olive oil. This tuna 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, cooked as a confit and preserved in olive oil. This tuna recipe will result in far better tuna than most store-bought tunafish available.
Sea Scallops
The large scallops we love to eat are called sea scallops in the East, and weathervane scallops in the Pacific Northwest. When people ask me how to cook sea scallops, I say it's easy: Cook them less than you think.
The large scallops we love to eat are called sea scallops in the East, and weathervane scallops in the Pacific Northwest. When people ask me how to cook sea scallops, I say it's easy: Cook them less than you think.
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.
Shad
A profile of one of Colonial America's favorite fish: The American, or white shad. It may be bony, but shad are among the richest-tasting of our river fish. How are they best cooked? What do you do about the bones?
A profile of one of Colonial America's favorite fish: The American, or white shad. It may be bony, but shad are among the richest-tasting of our river fish. How are they best cooked? What do you do about the bones?
Simple Unagi Eel
A simple unagi -- Japanese barbecued eel - recipe over seasoned rice.
A simple unagi -- Japanese barbecued eel - recipe over seasoned rice.
Fish & Seafood Cooking - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
An index of Recipes for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
Manila Clams Primavera
A spring Manila clam recipe that makes heavy use of fresh green herbs, especially green garlic and spring onions. This clam and pasta recipe works well with Eastern hard-shell clams, too.
A spring Manila clam recipe that makes heavy use of fresh green herbs, especially green garlic and spring onions. This clam and pasta recipe works well with Eastern hard-shell clams, too.
Fish with Fennel and Tomatoes
A Greek-inspired fish fillet recipe that marries the classic pairing of fish and fennel with a savory tomato sauce laced with sweet red wine and cinnamon.
A Greek-inspired fish fillet recipe that marries the classic pairing of fish and fennel with a savory tomato sauce laced with sweet red wine and cinnamon.
Manila Clams
What to know about 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 these little delicacies from Japan. Manila clams are the sweetest of the Pacific coast clams, and are now farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Southern Fried Oysters
A classic fried oyster recipe that uses a cornmeal crust and bacon. It's not low-fat, but is sure is good. Fried oysters are an American tradition, and nothing's more American than cornmeal.
A classic fried oyster recipe that uses a cornmeal crust and bacon. It's not low-fat, but is sure is good. Fried oysters are an American tradition, and nothing's more American than cornmeal.
Fish Stock
A simple recipe for fish stock. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
A simple recipe for fish stock. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
Spanish Shrimp
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
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.
A classic recipe for shad roe that dates back to Colonial days. This is the quintessential way to cook shad roe.
King or Chinook Salmon
A description of the culinary attributes of king or chinook salmon.
A description of the culinary attributes of king or chinook salmon.
Italian Fish Crudo
The Italian version of sashimi, crudo is simple raw fish dish. This recipe is easy to do if you have top-quality ingredients.
The Italian version of sashimi, crudo is simple raw fish dish. This recipe is easy to do if you have top-quality ingredients.
Deep Fried Pike Nuggets
A deep-fried northern pike recipe that is easy to do and solves the bones problem.
A deep-fried northern pike recipe that is easy to do and solves the bones problem.
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.
Shad Cakes with Zucchini
A recipe for shad cakes, or for any bony fish you happen to have. Shad have lots of bones and this recipe for fish cakes makes good use of them.
A recipe for shad cakes, or for any bony fish you happen to have. Shad have lots of bones and this recipe for fish cakes makes good use of them.
Sablefish with Ouzo Sauce
A recipe for sablefish fillet that marries its rich texture with a bright ouzo sauce.
A recipe for sablefish fillet that marries its rich texture with a bright ouzo sauce.
Pacific Surfperch
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. They are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. They are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
Scallops with Blood Oranges
A seared scallop recipe with a blood orange sauce.
A seared scallop recipe with a blood orange sauce.
Fish & Seafood Cooking - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
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.
Smoked Fish & Pesto Pasta
A quick and easy pasta recipe that makes excellent use of smoked fish.
A quick and easy pasta recipe that makes excellent use of smoked fish.
Shad Fingers: Boneless Shad
Step by step instructions on how to get boneless meat from a shad fillet. This is a modifed shad boning technique that will give you a 'shad finger' that is boneless, without having to learn the difficult art of filleting a shad.
Step by step instructions on how to get boneless meat from a shad fillet. This is a modifed shad boning technique that will give you a 'shad finger' that is boneless, without having to learn the difficult art of filleting a shad.
Sardinian Pasta with Bottarga
A Sardinian recipe for pasta with dried and cured fish roe, called bottarga. Bottarga is used as a condiment in this recipe that uses the traditional Sardinian pasta known as fregola.
A Sardinian recipe for pasta with dried and cured fish roe, called bottarga. Bottarga is used as a condiment in this recipe that uses the traditional Sardinian pasta known as fregola.
Herring with an Oatmeal Crust
A Scottish-inspired herring recipe that features a tasty oatmeal-hazelnut crust.
A Scottish-inspired herring recipe that features a tasty oatmeal-hazelnut crust.
Cioppino
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew.
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew.
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.
Cuttlefish with Fresh Favas
Cuttlefish is like a cross between the richness of octopus and the texture of squid. This is a Greek cuttlefish recipe that uses fresh fava beans, green onions and white wine to set off the cuttlefish.
Cuttlefish is like a cross between the richness of octopus and the texture of squid. This is a Greek cuttlefish recipe that uses fresh fava beans, green onions and white wine to set off the cuttlefish.
My Mum's Clam Chowder
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
Fish & Seafood Cooking - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Fish & Seafood Cooking guide site.
Clove-infused Shrimp
A Spanish-inspired recipe for a clove-scented seafood salad made with shrimp cooked in a rich broth.
A Spanish-inspired recipe for a clove-scented seafood salad made with shrimp cooked in a rich broth.
Asian Abalone with Lemongrass
Abalone is a prized food on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, and this is my take on a Vietnamese-style abalone recipe that uses thin slices of abalone with lots of lemongrass and ginger.
Abalone is a prized food on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, and this is my take on a Vietnamese-style abalone recipe that uses thin slices of abalone with lots of lemongrass and ginger.
Saffron halibut
This recipe is a play on color: Halibut steaks brined with saffron and served atop an Italian salsa verde. A perfect spring halibut recipe.
This recipe is a play on color: Halibut steaks brined with saffron and served atop an Italian salsa verde. A perfect spring halibut recipe.
Boreal Shrimp
Northern, or boreal, pink shrimp are widespread in the northern Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans, and are -- for the most part -- sustainably fished. They are a little different from your typical shrimp, so here's how to cook pink shrimp.
Northern, or boreal, pink shrimp are widespread in the northern Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans, and are -- for the most part -- sustainably fished. They are a little different from your typical shrimp, so here's how to cook pink shrimp.