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We admit it. Choosing and preparing fish dishes is not easy. You need to be well informed about the type of fish, its fat content, whether it flakes or not and how fresh it is.
But the same rules for choosing beef apply here. Get to know your fish monger. They can be your greatest ally when choosing fish. Some fish tips (mmmm... fish tips):
- Fish should not smell like fish. If it does it is going bad. If anything, fish should smell like the ocean. An unpolluted ocean at high tide.
- The eyes should be clear, almost alive. And the gills should be bright red, still engorged with blood. These are sure signs of freshness. This is why we suggest buying fish whole and having your fish monger filet for you if you can't do it yourself. It will ensure that you are getting the freshest fish.
- If you are purchasing shellfish, they should be alive! Their shells should close when tapped (if they don't , throw it away). If the crustacean has legs, they should be kicking. Lethargy is a bad sign.
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 Canaveral Shrimp
by our friends at SweatNSpice.com
Hot shrimp!
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 Scallops in Red Hot Sauce
by The Dragon at Firebreath.com
A gourmet dish that's fast and easy to make. Serves 4 people.
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Shrimpy Jalapeno Buggers
by Big Belly Buddy Brian Bailey
I first enjoyed this morsel in a funky restaurant/bar downtown in Manhattan. They are a terrific starter or a party dish. The level of heat depends on the heat of the pepper. These little buggers can burn you mouth so be careful, especially if you're using the merciless peppers of Quetzlzacatenango! Grown deep in the jungle primeval by the inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum.
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Stuffed Maine Lobster
by Big Belly Buddy Brian Bailey
First you're gonna have to get yourself some lobsters. This isn't as hard as you would think if you've never done it before. If you like tail meat (heh heh) most lobstermen would recommend getting a female whose tail is broader than a male's of equal size since she uses the space to carry her 'lil lobster eggs. How do you tell them apart? The male lobster has balls.
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Beer Belly Broiled Shrimp
by Chef Executive David Lauterbach
Pretty much any recipe that has beer in the title is OK with us. This is a pretty simple broiled or grilled shrimp recipe that is sure to please your need for appetizers with just the right amount of heat.
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Cajun Shrimp
by Big Belly Buddy Brian Bailey
Original Recipe by Fred Peters
We've said it before... what could be better than shrimp. Oh yeah, cajun shrimp.
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Grilled Swordfish With Barbecue Sauce
by Big Belly Buddy Brian Bailey
Here's a tasty swordfish dish that adds just enough heat to the recipe to get your buds all fired up... not every fish dish needs to be so light.
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