Let’s be honest -- an octopus can be a little scary to look at. Even when prepared well, seafood fans can get startled by the big suction cups. However, the biggest surprise is how delicious octopus can be when prepared by a knowledgeable

Even diners who enjoy sushi on a regular basis often forget some of the key terms that describe the different sushi dishes. Sushi dishes come in a variety of formats, including vegan options, and can a great meal for a group of friends to

Ceviche is a South American dish, generally attributed to Peru, in which fresh seafood is combined with lemons and limes to cure (or “cook”) the seafood. The seafood is also mixed with several additional ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and spices

Perhaps the quintessential British pub meal, fish-n-chips is one of the most popular ways to enjoy fish for even the fussiest of eaters. Battered or breaded and then fried, the fish in fish-n-chips is almost always a flakey white fish. And because

Shrimp coming out of the Gulf waters off Texas and Louisiana are bigger and better than ever before. With several years showing no health risks as a result of the 2010 oil spill, shrimp lovers can confidently eat the natural, wild shrimp coming off

A satisfying plate usually includes a protein (like seafood), a vegetable, and a starch. Generally your starch is either rice, pasta, or potato. And while there are some potato and seafood dishes, the majority of seafood plates will come with either

Thanks to a 2013 regulation by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the California fishing industry has seen a rise in the quality of seafood that commercial fishermen can bring in on a regular basis. These new regulations created

Many leading nutritionist consider salmon to be one the best foods you can eat. Thanks to an array of healthy nutrients along with a punch of protein, salmon is a fantastic food for anyone looking to eat healthier or lose weight. And thanks to its

With the US having two very different coasts on opposite sides of the continent, the options for clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops can seem endless. There more than 10,000 kinds of bivalves to find in the ocean and eat. Ask for help when

Shrimp are a durable seafood that can adapt to a variety of cooking methods. Each method of cooking allows the chef to bring out certain qualities to the seafood that compliment the other ingredients in the dish. Boiled Shrimp Boiling shrimp is the