When it comes to seafood, the vast majority of the population seem to have a love hate relationship with it. Some absolutely love it as their favorite food, some can’t stand it. Some people enjoy one type of seafood, and…
“Pan Seared Scallops at Marlowe, San Francisco” by Jun Seita is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Pan seared scallops. Sauteed scallops. Grilled scallops. There are many cooking methods for scallops, but what is the best way to cook scallops? The…
It seems like every few months, new culinary trends emerge that captures the curiosity of foodies around the world. Whether from a cooking show, restaurant, recipe book, youtube video, or whatever it may be, trends catch on and become a…
While the exquisite and mouth-watering taste of lobster usually takes the spotlight, and rightfully so, the impressive nutritional value of lobster is usually overlooked. When lobster does receive nutritional analysis, the focus is often on its salt or cholesterol content.…
It’s almost shocking when you meet someone that doesn’t light up when talking about lobster. Aside from those with allergies, it is rare to come across people that don’t salivate over this highly prized crustacean. The love of lobster is…
Crab and lobster are two of the most popular types of shellfish to consume. You probably can tell them apart by their very different looks, but what else makes these two sea creatures different? How do they compare in price,…
It’s tough to beat a plate full of crab meat, especially when it comes from a snow crab or king crab. These delectable crustaceans have long legs and crab claws filled with meat that are perfect for dipping in buttery…
Hundreds of years ago, Maine lobster used to wash onto the shores and quite literally ‘litter’ the beautiful sand. So much so, that people didn’t even need to go fishing for lobster – they would just visit the 3-foot-high piles…
That expensive lobster dinner you are about to enjoy was once a staple prison food or also known as “poor man’s fish” so, how did it become such a luxurious staple in worldwide culture? And when exactly did this fishy…
Non-frequent seafood eaters might believe that clams and oysters are basically the same type of mollusk or, at least, can’t point out any differences between the two. But these two sea creatures are quite different in several ways, and we…
Are you looking for the best type of scallop to use in a dish? Or maybe you’re new to the world of scallops and are wondering whether the bay scallop or sea scallop is the best one to try first?…
Watch a season of Hell’s Kitchen and it’s highly unlikely that you won’t hear “lobster risotto” come out of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s mouth several times. The dish has become a staple in his kitchen, but he’s far from the only…
