Eating Raw and Partially Cooked Seafood
It’s always best to cook seafood thoroughly to minimize the risk of foodborne illness. However, if you choose to eat raw or partially cooked fish and shellfish anyway, there are some things you should know.
“I love the independence of it”
North Carolina Fisheries Michael Starks (MS) of Bettie, NC talks with Pam Morris (PM) about the importance of clams to his livelihood. PM: What is your name and when were you born? MS: Michael Starks,…
Oyster Soup
another fresh seafood idea Ideal for winter nights-and days-soups and stews can warm both the body and the soul. In many families and local customs, oyster stew is a Christmas Eve tradition. Its origin may…
The North Carolina Oyster Fishery
north carolina fisheries Oysters are bivalve mollusks. Most North Carolina oysters are harvested at about three years of age when they are three inches or more in length. This type of shellfish is commercially available…
How Long Should I Cook Fish and How Do I Know When It’s Done?
methods of preparation When cooking fillets, steaks or gutted whole fish, measure the fish at its thickest point. Cook 10 minutes per inch based on the thickest point. Adjust cooking time accordingly if fish is…
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