{"id":2141,"date":"2009-03-01T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-01T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?page_id=2141"},"modified":"2024-10-10T13:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:02:00","slug":"mariners-menu-scrumptious-snapper-steamed-poached-fried-or-marinated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/mariners-menu-scrumptious-snapper-steamed-poached-fried-or-marinated\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariner’s Menu: Scrumptious Snapper: Steamed, Poached, Fried or Marinated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Seafood can be prepared a number of ways: steamed, poached, fried and\/or marinated. When it comes to preparing dishes, quality counts, so be sure to use fresh seafood from North Carolina’s waters. For more information on selecting fish and shellfish, go to: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu<\/a> or check the Mariner’s Menu<\/em> blog<\/a> at: marinersmenu.org<\/a>. The Mariner’s Menu<\/em> seafood resource book is available in bookstores. To order a copy from North Carolina Sea Grant, call 919\/515-9101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEAMED:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Steaming offers one of the best preparation methods for accenting the natural tastes of seafood. The delicate textures and pure flavors are enhanced because the seafood cooks in its own liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steamed Snapper Fillets with Fresh Thyme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n