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The Premium Proteins: Shrimp, Steak, & Salmon

A few years ago when I was really broke, I took a freelance job writing a Paleo diet book. Note that I am not a dietitian. The bar for these assignments is pretty low. For the uninitiated, a Paleo diet is all about eating protein and veggies. The bright side to that dark, dark time...

An American Shrimp Valentine’s Day Recipe

Tired of the long lines, hours of waiting, or the hassle of making reservations? Skip the struggle and stay home for Valentine’s Day! The perfect way to celebrate V-Day this year is to prepare a romantic meal involving Wild American Shrimp. Because of the high amounts of iodine, shrimp proves to be an aphrodisiac of...

The Unsung Heroes

You’re in the car. Catchy-yet-unintelligible song comes on. You don’t know the words. It doesn’t matter! You belt out, something something! Heart beat…something…automotive!…Mmmm… I! Decline! IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT! Seafood is kind of like that, too. Ocean…something something… boat, person…la la… FISH IS ON MY PLATE! There are a...

Chef Advocate Q&A: Tenney Flynn of GW Fins

Chef Tenney Flynn, AKA the Fishmonger Czar of the Gulf Region is seriously fun, and scarily talented. He’s the co-owner of GW Fins and has won too many accolades to list. Most recently, TripAdvisor awarded GW Fins a spot on the Top 25 Best of US Restaurants list and they claim first place out of...

Seabugs

The parents next to me were telling their son he was about to get a real treat: his first-ever shrimp! Heads and shell-on, of course. As soon as the plate arrived, the kid took a look at his meal and yelled, “MOM WHY DO I HAVE TO EAT BUGS?” Fair point well made, little man....

A rude awakening

Have you ever had a rude awakening? One of those brutal mental explosions that shatters a lovely, comfortable fantasy? Have you ever stared at the seafood on your plate or in packages at the store and been overwhelmed by thoughts of, where did it come from? And which is supposed to be better – wild or farmed, fresh or frozen, big...