
Shrimp Dip
another fresh seafood idea 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp 3 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon Worcestershire…

Freezing Shellfish and Storage Times
Ideally, all frozen seafood should be used within two months for maximum quality. When properly frozen, lean fish such as flounder and catfish should maintain quality up to six months. Fatty fish such as bluefish, mackerel and mullet should be used within three months.
Opening Scallops
Scallops are marketed shucked, but you can open the ones that you harvest from approved water.

Oysters and Mushrooms au Gratin
another fresh seafood idea This recipe calls for shucked oysters. You’ll find it much more convenient to buy them already shucked, of course. 1 pint standard oysters, liquid reserved 2 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 1/2…

People’s Choice Shrimp and Creamy Pumpkin Grits with Braised Pork and Sweet Potato Chips
Photo by E-Ching Lee another fresh seafood idea This is the much-anticipated winning shrimp and grits recipe from Chef Fabian Botta of Ruddy Duck Tavern in Morehead City. He won this year’s People’s Choice award…