Fish Basics
Fresh vs Frozen Fish: Choose for the Dish
Fresh fish is not automatically better than frozen fish. Choose by package condition, cold handling, the cut your dish needs and when you can cook it.
Seafood cooking, demystified — from the market to the table
How to Bake Salmon: Oven Times and Temps by Thickness
Bake salmon at 400°F (205°C) on a lined sheet pan, skin side down, until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the flesh…
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Shellfish
How to Clean Clams Before Cooking
To clean live clams, keep them cold, discard cracked shells, and tap any open shell; discard it if it does not close.
Coastal Recipes
Crab Cakes That Hold Together Without Heavy Binder
Drain lump crabmeat without pressing it, whisk the measured binder separately, then fold in the crab and panko only until combined.
Coastal Recipes
Fish en Papillote: A Parchment-Packet Method
For fish en papillote, heat the oven to 400°F and place one evenly shaped fillet on thin or partly cooked vegetables.
Coastal Recipes
Fish Tacos Recipe: One Base, Crispy or Grilled (30 Min)
The best fish tacos start with one base: mild white fish (cod, mahi-mahi, or tilapia) tossed in chili-cumin seasoning, warm corn tortillas, a quick…
Shellfish
How to Cook Mussels: Steam Times and When to Toss One
Scrub and debeard the mussels, then discard any that stay open when tapped — those are dead.
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Fish Basics
Fish Basics
Buying, cooking, and doneness fundamentals — the skills every fish dinner depends on.
Coastal Recipes
Coastal Recipes
Chowders, stews, and shore-style classics, written to work in a home kitchen.