Sea Stories — cooking seafood

Gulf of Maine Redfish are one of the most sustainable fish in the ocean, and also one of the best tasting. Read all about this tasty treat from the cold waters of the Atlantic.

Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is the 9th largest body of water in the world? Covering about 6,000 square miles, it is bordered by five US states to the north, five Mexican states in the west, and Cuba in the southeast. Its sunny white beaches and blue waters are amongst the most beautiful on the planet. The gulf’s warm waters and diverse habitats are home to many marine species, from the giant sperm whale to the humble, yet tasty, Wild Gulf Shrimp (we’ll get to those in a minute).   The Gulf of Mexico, by the Numbers...

Gulf of Maine Redfish, Atlantic Winter Skate and West Coast Dover Sole populations may be thriving, but neither fishermen nor consumers are paying them much attention. In most years, only a small percentage of the allowable catch of these fish are taken. Add to that the fact that some, like skate, are considered bycatch. Plus, Lobstermen use the majority of Gulf of Maine Redfish landed as lobster bait. These are some seriously underutilized species that, like Rodney Dangerfield, get no respect.  Underutilized Species are Good for Your Palette, Your Pocketbook and Your Planet A shift in demand, even a little, from...

Wondering whether you should purchase a cod fish steak or a fillet? Learn about the different cuts of fish and how to decide what to buy!