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Tips and Tricks

General Seafood Tips & Tricks

Wild Caught versus Farm Raised

Wild Caught refers to fish and shellfish that are captured in their natural environment by various means depending on the

Seafood Serving Sizes

Whether cooking for yourself, your family, or a crowd; determining how much seafood to serve can be a challenge. Our

Seafood Handling and Storage

FROZEN SEAFOOD Keep frozen until ready to thaw and prepare. Frozen seafood should be consumed within 3 months of receiving

Seafood Benefits

There are heart-health benefits associated with eating fish. Many studies confirm this understanding as well as research indicating performance and

Grilling Seafood

Here are 4 ways to grill seafood, along with suggestions on the best fish and shellfish to use. Foil Packets

The Truth on Tilapia

Sentiments on this delicious freshwater fish can range from a mild-mannered “so-so” to a more opinionated “not a real fish.”

Smoked Salmon vs Lox vs Gravlax

Smoked Salmon is a generic term that is commonly used to describe any preparation of smoked or cured salmon including lox and

How to Remove Skin from Fish

We love the delicious, crispy skin on fish. Fish skin helps retain moisture, prevent overcooking, and preserve flavor during cooking.

Halibut Guide

Halibut is super versatile in the kitchen, and a favorite with the whole family. In season it’s the most popular

Freezing and Thawing Fish

There has never been a better time to stock up on seafood and cook more instead of dining out or

Cooking Whole Fish

Here are 3 ways we love to eat whole fish—grilled, roasted, or steamed—and some tips on how to season. Ways

Shrimp Sizing and Cooking

Colossal (16-20) & Super Colossal (8-12, 13-15) Colossal shrimp averages about 16 to 20 shrimp per one-pound bag. You will

Shrimp Handling and Cooking

Fresh shrimp is sustainably harvested and shipped immediately to your door, following protocol to retain freshness during shipping. Frozen shrimps

Shrimp Guide

Shrimp one of America’s favorite seafoods, beloved year-round from summer grilling to classic recipes like shrimp scampi, shrimp cocktails, shrimp

Scallop Sizes and Uses

Scallops have long been cherished by chefs and home cooks alike for their sweet flavor and pillowy texture. The sizes

How to Shuck Oysters?

The best place to learn is from the experts at Fulton Fish Market, will fill credit to them! Serve raw

East vs West Coast & Handling Oysters

While all oysters have about the same texture (plump and springy), environmental differences manifest in the oysters’ flavor, which range

Cooking and handling of live lobsters

One of the most important steps in cooking live lobster is properly storing and keeping your live lobster. Live lobsters are

Cooking and Handling Mussels

Steaming mussels is one of the most popular ways to cook mussels, since it enhances the mussels’ natural flavors without

Baking Whole Lobster or Frozen Lobster Tails

If you’ve never baked lobster before, you’re probably wondering: what is the difference between baking fresh versus frozen lobster tails?