{"id":21903,"date":"2016-11-01T13:21:58","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T17:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/currents\/?p=9079"},"modified":"2024-05-21T15:54:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T19:54:12","slug":"whats-for-dinner-seafood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/whats-for-dinner-seafood\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s for Dinner: Seafood"},"content":{"rendered":"

The beginning of November may mark the end of National Seafood Month<\/a> but we encourage you to consider adding seafood to your menu year-round.\u00a0North Carolina Sea Grant offers resources for picking and preparing fresh, safe seafood, including Mariner’s Menu recipes now available on Pinterest.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The USDA suggests eating two servings \u2014 8 ounces total \u2014 of seafood a week for the general population. Photo by Vanda Lewis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the late afternoon when your stomach starts to grumble, your mind may start to wonder: What\u2019s for dinner<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Most likely, you don\u2019t have a ready answer. According to polling data, <\/span>80 percent<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>of Americans do not know what they will have for dinner at 4 p.m. This quandary likely leads to another: cook at home or eat out<\/em>?<\/span><\/p>\n

More and more, Americans are choosing to eat out. The average household acquires food from restaurants and other eating places <\/span>more than five times<\/span><\/a> a week, a significant increase from the two times a week they averaged in the mid-1960s. Reinforcing this trend, sales at restaurants and bars overtook spending on groceries<\/a> for the first time in spring 2015. <\/span><\/p>\n

While good for the restaurant industry, excessive eating out can be bad for our waistlines, pocketbooks and even our parenting. Eating one meal away from home each week can pack on an <\/span>additional 2 pounds<\/span><\/a> per person per year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Despite the low-cost perception of fast food, eating out potentially costs twice as much<\/a> as healthy food prepared at home. Home-cooked meals also generally provide better nutrition and opportunities to <\/span>develop relationships<\/span><\/a> between family members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The regional availability charts are based on past landings of the top 12 species in the northern and southern coastal regions of North Carolina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, what\u2019s really preventing us from firing up the stove and bringing dinner to the table? Disheartened cooks cite a lack of time, fresh ingredients and cooking skills as challenges. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, there are plenty of resources available to overcome these barriers \u2014 including materials related to seafood made available by North Carolina Sea Grant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reel in Your Catch<\/h3>\n

Seafood, including fish and seafood, is a good source<\/a> of high-quality protein, nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating seafood can help prevent heart disease and also may reduce the\u00a0risk of stroke, depression and other chronic diseases. <\/span><\/p>\n

Despite proven benefits, the average American consumes just under 5 ounces of seafood<\/a> per week.\u00a0The USDA suggests eating two servings \u2014 8 ounces total \u2014 a week for the general population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like to shop local, seafood can be a great choice. North Carolina fishermen supply a wide variety of seafood choices year-round, though not every species is available at all times. Consult Sea Grant\u2019s availability charts<\/a> by region or by season to determine what you currently may find in the market from our waters. <\/span><\/p>\n

More than 90 percent<\/a> of all seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported so it is important not only to know what is in season\u00a0but also where to find local catch. Sea Grant collaborates with fishermen and local catch groups \u2014 <\/span>Brunswick Catch, Carteret Catch<\/a>, Ocracoke Fresh<\/a> and Outer Banks Catch<\/a> \u2014 to help consumers who prefer purchasing local products. Consult your local group or NC Catch<\/a> to find places on the coast and inland where you can purchase North Carolina seafood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This recipe for steamed sturgeon salad was created by Chef Tim Coyne of Bistro by the Sea in Morehead City. Photo by Vanda Lewis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When selecting seafood, quality counts. According to Mariner\u2019s Menu<\/a><\/em>, a resource guide for purchasing and preparing North Carolina seafood, the shelf life of seafood depends primarily on three factors: the species, where and when it was landed, and how well it was handled before purchase. Know what to look for \u2014 and what to avoid with this simple chart<\/a>. It\u2019s also important to follow simple precautions once home to ensure the safety of all who dine on your carefully chosen catch.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Sea to Table<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to get creative or just get going in the kitchen, Mariner\u2019s Menu<\/em> has the answer. It\u2019s tried-and-true recipes cover the traditional species and dishes and offer new, delicious ideas, and possible substitutions. Some unexpected dishes, like lionfish with fresh herbs<\/a> or steamed sturgeon salad<\/a>, come from Sea Grant\u2019s work with local fishermen to develop new markets for underutilized species. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can purchase\u00a0a hard copy from our bookstore<\/a> for all of the recipes \u2014 get 15 percent off now until Dec. 31 \u2014 or peruse selected dishes on the blog<\/a>, which also features seafood inspiration from around the web. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pinterest allows users to easily find, save and share recipes, including those posted by North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you get your meal inspiration from Pinterest, you can find us there too<\/a>. Sea Grant has started sharing Mariner\u2019s Menu<\/em> recipes and seafood sightings on Pinterest so you can easily save your favorites \u2014 and share them with your friends! Follow our recipes at pinterest.com\/ncseagrant<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider adding seafood to your Thanksgiving menu, too. On Pinterest, you’ll find hot and cold appetizers, several varieties of oyster stuffing, and a recipe for the type of fish served at the first Thanksgiving<\/a>. Let us know if any of these dishes anchor of your holiday spread this year!<\/p>\n

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