{"id":18213,"date":"2023-08-24T12:17:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=18213"},"modified":"2024-01-17T15:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:05:37","slug":"consumer-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/consumer-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

What seafood is fresh, local and in season in North Carolina? Where can you purchase local, high-quality seafood? How do you select and prepare safe, flavorful seafood? North Carolina Sea Grant, in collaboration with local and state partners, helps consumers make educated decisions about the seafood they purchase and enjoy year-round from North Carolina\u2019s fishermen, retailers, markets, stores and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Get inspired by these kitchen-tested recipes from Mariner’s Menu. New recipe every week!<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Seasonal Availability<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

This guide can give you a general idea of what seafood is available in North Carolina, when it is in season, and associated recipes.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Fish Flavors and Substitutions<\/strong> <\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Different fish have different flavors, but you can almost always substitute in most recipes<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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How to Select and Store Seafood<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

What to look for when selecting seafood at the market, how much to buy, and storage tips.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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How to clean and prepare different fish and shellfish.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Looking for local seafood along the coast? NC Catch<\/a>, in partnership with local catch groups, works to strengthen the North Carolina seafood economy through promotion and education. These groups are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n