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100 Succulent Seafood Soup Recipes from Around the World

Take any coastal region of the world. If you dig deep enough, you’ll find dozens if not hundreds of native seafood soup recipes in that region. Most of these you won’t ever find on the internet. In fact, the overwhelming majority of seafood soups remain relatively obscure. Take New England, for example, a region known […]

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Zuppa di Pesce: How to Make the Classic Italian Fish Stew

Zuppa di Pesce, an Italian fish stew, probably has as many variations as there are stars in the galaxy. Though Zuppa di Pesce translates as “fish soup,” it’s really more like a fish stew as it usually also includes a variety of shellfish. What is Zuppa di Pesce? Zuppa di Pesce is one of the […]

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The 6 Types of Clam Chowder in New England: Recipes Included

Contrary to popular belief, there are many different types of clam chowder in New England. If you live far outside New England, you might only know the famous creamy version. But if you live within New England, you may know the other regional styles, which means you may be able to name four kinds of […]

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Poor Man’s Lobster: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Seafood Recipe

Poor Man’s Lobster usually refers to one of two things. The first is simply monkfish. Its dense, firm meat is often compared to the texture of lobster meat. The second is a Poor Man’s Lobster recipe which actually is not made from lobster. The recipe name is a bit of a joke because we all […]

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Seafood Stock and Broth: The Best Brands to Buy In Stores

In my new cookbook, New England Soups from the Sea, I include 7 recipes for different types of seafood stock and seafood broth. That includes a seafood stock recipe for two types of fish stock, two types of lobster stock, and crab stock. And seafood broth recipes for clam broth and mussels broth. They are the […]

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Baked Clams Oreganata Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Pics)

Growing up, I loved my mother’s baked clams recipe. I still do. It’s a holiday staple in my family. That said, Baked Clams Oreganata differs slightly from most baked clams recipes. In particular, it has a more pronounced clam flavor, especially when you follow the recipe below. If you love the bold, briny flavor of […]

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Grilled Striped Bass Recipe: The Perfect Summer Seafood Dish

Summer in New England and local New England seafood. For me, it doesn’t get much better than that. In many ways, this recipe for a grilled striped bass with mango salsa is the ultimate New England summer seafood dish because wild striped bass is only in season during the summer months of June, July, and […]

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Smoked Mackerel Recipes: 3 Unique and Delicious Dishes

Always up for a seafood challenge, I thought it would be fun to come up with some recipes that feature smoked mackerel beyond the realm of finger foods, dips, and light salads. That’s because most smoked mackerel recipes tend to be lighter fare, often served as appetizer dishes or as part of party platters. So […]

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Black Sea Bass Recipes: 7 Easy and Delicious Dishes

If you’ve never tried black sea bass before, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise. Among those who know it well, it is highly regarded as one of the finest eating whitefish around. The 7 black sea bass recipes below are meant to encourage those who are new to preparing and cooking black sea bass. […]

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Bluefish Recipes: 5 Simple and Flavorful Dishes

So many bluefish recipes. So little time. Literally! Bluefish are only in season briefly, migrating to our northeastern shores during the summer months. They are a favorite of recreational fishermen for their voracious fight. But alas, they are highly misunderstood and underappreciated for their culinary potential. In this post, I’m going to share five different […]

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