Fresh oysters are delicious. They make amazing treats, especially if you’re a fan of seafood anyway. However, it’s not always easy to find fresh oysters. Smoked oysters are the next best thing. They generally come in a can and are already cooked. They also have a decent shelf life, often lasting for a year or […]
Is Crab Good For You?
Seafood is famous for being both delicious and healthy. However, with so many different types to choose from, how do you ever know which are the best? We’ve talked about other types of seafood in the past, like oysters, mussels, and shrimp. Now it’s time to take a look at crab and ask – is […]
Are Scallops Good For You?
Scallops are incredibly delicious. For many, they’re the tastiest type of seafood out there. These days scallops aren’t even that difficult to find, as they’re often farmed rather than being harvested from the wild. They’re affordable enough that you might even be able to buy them regularly. What about health, though? Seafood is healthy. That […]
Are Mussels Good For You?
Mussels are a delicious delicacy. Whether you order them at restaurants, only enjoy them during special events, or prepare them at home, the subtle almost sweet flavor and chewy texture is too good to miss. They’re easy to find too. These days you can even buy them online, which is perfect for when you want […]
Are Clams Good For You?
Seafood is always incredibly popular, providing an amazing flavor and plenty of nutrients. While clams aren’t nearly as popular as oysters, many people enjoy them regularly. You might eat clams raw, enjoy them cooked, add sauce to them, or even have them as part of a clam chowder. What about health, though? Are clams good […]
Is Seafood Good For You?
Seafood is amazingly popular, partly because it tastes simply amazing. There are also plenty of different types to choose from, each with its own texture and flavor. The sheer amount of variation is amazing. After all, some of us love lean white fish that is fast and easy to cook, while others turn to rich […]
Are Oysters Good For You?
Some foods are universally loved, like chocolate. Oysters, on the other hand, tend to divide people. Some people love them, finding them to have a distinctive flavor and amazing texture. Others see them as a slimy animal that has nothing to offer at all. Still, this polarization isn’t all bad. It means that there are […]
Is Shrimp Good For You?
Shrimp is an incredibly popular crustacean, one that we’re eating more often than any other type of shellfish. The popularity comes from the flavor and texture, as shrimp have a salty and semi-sweet taste that is unique and simply perfect. What about the health effects though? Is shrimp good for you? Questions like that seem […]
Top 10 Seafood Cookbooks
Seafood’s tasty and flavorful but it’s got a reputation for being difficult to prepare and delicate to cook. It doesn’t help that there are so many varieties of seafood with so many ways to enjoy it so there are plenty of learning curves to overcome. But for those up to the challenge, learning how to […]
Slow Cooker Soy-Ginger Steamed Pompano
Ever wanted to use your slow cooker to create delicious steamed recipes? Get started with this excellent dish of steamed Pompano. I’ve recently found success in using my slow cooker as a reliable steamer with my try on the classic dim sum dish of pork spare ribs. Going by this same technique, steaming a […]