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Preparing NC Shrimp at Home, part II – CBS My Carolina
Nervous about cooking seafood at home? Shrimp is the perfect gateway. Lin popped by CBS 17 to show @amberfreemantv the fundamentals of preparing shrimp at home. From heading to peeling and deveining, let Lin show you what you need to know. PART II
Preparing NC Shrimp at Home, part I – CBS My Carolina
Nervous about cooking seafood at home? Shrimp is the perfect gateway. Lin popped by CBS 17 to show @amberfreemantv the fundamentals of preparing shrimp at home. From heading to peeling and deveining, let Lin show you what you need to know. PART I
Get to Know Green Gill Oysters
Known for their unique color and mushroom-like flavor, green gill oysters are a marine delicacy found in very few water environments. Click through to learn more about this unique oyster phenomenon.
The state of NC oysters
North Carolina oyster farmers are facing a tough summer. Read on to learn why.
Meet Dare County’s commercial fisherfolk
Meet some of Dare County’s commercial fisherfolk, including some Locals suppliers!
Meet our shrimp sausages
Learn more about our exclusive shrimp sausages & seafood hot dogs.
How to properly thaw seafood
Just got your frozen seafood purchase home and not sure what to do next? Here are some thawing techniques to get you started!
How to cure fish
Chef Eric of Locals Oyster Bar offers his advice on curing fish, shrimp and scallops at home before cooking.
Locals Seafood 2019 Gift Guide
Not sure what to get the seafood lover on your gift list? We’ve got a few ideas – check out our gift guide.
Why eating underutilized fish is good for commercial fishermen
UNC-TV rode along with commercial fishermen Charlie Locke on a fishing trip to discuss the importance of underutilized species.
Update on Southern Flounder Reductions
The NC Marine Fisheries Commission met on August 23 to vote on the proposed amendment to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan. The amendment was adopted.
The benefits of buying local seafood
Locally caught seafood is good for you and your community. Plus it’s usually fresher and tastier than grocery store options.
How to freeze seafood at home
Freezing seafood at home is a great way to extend the life of your purchase. Read on for quick tips, freezing techniques, and thawing methods.
Enjoying soft shells year-round
Soft shell crab season is short lived in North Carolina, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them year-round. Read on to learn about buying & preparing frozen softies.
How to Shuck An Oyster
From Our State Magazine, our co-founder Lin Peterson will teach you shucking 101.
North Carolina Seafood Availability
After compiling years of our seafood inventory data, we created a seafood species availability guide.
How to care for your seafood purchase
You purchased fresh fish or shellfish from one of our markets. Now what? We’ll cover the basics of caring for fresh fish, fresh and live shellfish in this guide.
How to Smoke Fish At Home
It’s easy to smoke fish at home. You can eat smoke fish right off the fillet, or you can use it as an ingredient in other recipes like a dip or spread. There are a few important things to consider when smoking: the fish, the brine, and the wood.
How should I cook this fish?
Our fresh fish fillets are easy to prepare. We know they sound like a complicated bunch with names like White Grunt, Blueline Tilefish, and Red Drum… but don’t be fooled, they’re a breeze to cook. Read on for our tips!
What to Know About Vibrio in Shellfish
Oysters on the half shell are a delicacy enjoyed around the globe. Recently, raw shellfish has seen a surge in popularity among American diners. This increase in consumption has led to increased awareness about the health risks associated with eating raw shellfish. Here are some tips to keep yourself and your shellfish safe.
Thankful for Seafood
This year, embrace a new tradition and focus your Thanksgiving meal on North Carolina seafood. It’s packed with health benefits and flavor, plus it’s easy to prep. We outlined our recipe suggestions in this post.
Ugly & Wild: Learning to Love NC Fish
Locals Seafood is honored to have been featured in the short film UGLY & WILD by Vittles Films in partnership with the NC 10% Campaign and CEFS. Watch the film here.
Raw Oyster Shucking Techniques
Check out these techniques for shucking from the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association.
How to fillet a whole fish
Check out this video to learn how to fillet a whole fish.
Oyster Shell Recycling
North Carolina’s oyster reefs have countless benefits. Learn how you can recycle oyster shells to save North Carolina oyster reefs.
What to Do With Leftover Fish
It has happened to everyone: you’ve cooked more fish than you can eat. What a waste to throw it away, you say. Never fear. Here are a few ways you can get another good meal out of your leftovers.
What to Know About Mercury in Seafood
Eating fresh seafood has many health benefits. It’s a low-fat source of protein and is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Along with these benefits comes a risk: mercury. While there is no shortage of research on the topic of mercury in seafood, data...
How to Make Your Own Shrimp Stock
The arrival of shrimp season in mid-summer is a joyous occasion for NC seafood lovers. Don’t waste a single shrimp shell this year – make shrimp stock! Shrimp stock adds a rich, complex flavor to any dish. Once you add shrimp stock to your next jambalaya, paella, pasta, grits, you’ll never turn back.
How to Poach Fish
Poaching is an easy, flavor-packed way to prepare a flakey fish like Flounder, Grouper, Sea Bass, Drum – anything with light color and a flakey meat. Below, we’ve laid out some basics for poaching a fish.
The Perfect Oyster Wine
We asked our friends over at the Raleigh Wine Shop about their recommendation for the perfect oyster wine.
How to Clean, Steam, and Shuck NC Oysters
Our co-founder Ryan shows you step-by-step how to host a backyard oyster roast. P.S. – if you shuck it, don’t chuck it! There are 12 oyster shell recycling locations in Wake County alone!
Red Drum on the Half Shell
Red Drum is the state saltwater fish of North Carolina, so you know it must be tasty. This fish has a mild, sweet flavor and large flakes of white meat. The fillets are made even tastier by cooking them on the half shell – scales and all.
How to Make Fish Stock
Don’t waste a single scrap of your fish. This fish stock, submitted by customer Scott W., is a great way to utilize the entire fish – head and bones included.This recipe yields about 2 quarts.
How to blacken fish
Blackened fish is a Cajun favorite and so easy to make. All you need is butter, Old Bay, and a very hot skillet – we recommend you try this outdoors!
How to Clean a Soft Shell Blue Crab
Fried softies are a summertime favorite for southerners. But you’ll have to face your fears and clean soft shell Blue Crabs before you can cook them.