Red’s Best partners New England’s commercial fisherman with technology that allows for full traceability of the catch.
Author: buyingseafood
Buying Seafood is a project of Justin Demetri, historian and author of From Head To Tale: Historic Seafood Recipes Through The Ages.
Cusk Is A Local And Inexpensive Cod Cousin
As part of National Seafood Month, I decided to try a local, but new fish to me. I grabbed 2 pounds of local cusk from Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester.
Gloucester-Caught Bluefin Tuna: Wicked Good!
The other day I got a notice on Facebook that Steve Connolly Seafoods in Gloucester had local bluefin tuna. It’s been a while since I’ve been down to Connolly’s wharf and far too long since I had bluefin tuna. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I ever cooked bluefin even though I’ve been…
Steamers And Stuffies: Local Clams Are The Best Clams!
Around here, summer means shellfish and recently I had two great dinners featuring our locally harvested clams. Soft shell steamers one night, and delicious stuffed clams another is not a bad way to start what will be a very different summer. Alden Burnham, like his father Harold Burnham, is a man of many talents: Schoolteacher,…
Gloucester Day Boat Scallops On The Grill
Sea scallops, whether baked with crumbs, fried like clams, pan-seared, or grilled, are comfort food, Gloucester style.
Support The Local Economy By Eating Local Lobster
During a visit to Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester, I got a two pound lobster for $16! Compare that to the price of steak.
The Freshest Grey Sole From Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester
Recently Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester had some of the most prized flatfish in New England waters: Grey sole, also known as witch flounder.
Delicious Stuffed Clams Delivered By Eclectic Clam
I was recently notified that Eclectic Clam was offering no-contact delivery of their stuffed clams to Cape Ann. How can I say no to that?
Recent Experiences With Tinned Seafood
There are an untold number of articles online telling me that tinned seafood is where it’s at.
Gloucester Fresh Fish Is Available – Pandemic Or Not
I paid them a visit the other day and left with some haddock, which I froze for later, and 1.75 pounds of Atlantic halibut fillets.