May 28, 2022

A chef's tips for the best fried shrimp

When hot summer temperatures summon swimsuit-clad crowds to the beach, fried shrimp are what shore-goers crave. Here are tips for frying them at home.

“It’s savory, it’s salty, it’s sweet

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May 24, 2022

If you love flounder, you need to read this

If you love flounder, pay attention to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission meetings May 25 and 26.

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May 23, 2022

Happy hour oysters: Here's where they come from

If you're one of those people always searching for "$1 oysters near me" or who can't wait for that day of the week when "happy hour oysters" are on

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May 18, 2022

Most U.S. fish stocks are not overfished, NOAA reports

"In 2021, U.S. fisheries held steady with more than 90 percent of stocks not subject to overfishing, and 80 percent not overfished." That's the latest from the annual

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May 16, 2022

Soft-shell crab burgers + the best shrimp and grits

NC Catch team shows professional eater and Migrationology blogger Mark Wiens why our state is a continuous seafood festival during a seafood tour around Wilmington.

When it comes to finding

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Apr 14, 2022

5 tips for perfect fried seafood from a master chef

For the best fried fish or shrimp, Salt Box Seafood Joint chef Ricky Moore is adamant: “Let me debunk the myth that frying seafood is a big-time chore. It’s easy.”

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