As anyone who’s ever cruised into the Florida Keys knows, the moment that turquoise water starts to sparkle and the island bridges stretch out before you, you can almost taste what’s coming next, your favorite fish house stop on Lower Matecumbe Key. Maybe it’s a grouper sandwich or blackened redfish, best enjoyed with a salty breeze and a cold drink in hand. Nothing says “Keys” quite like the bright, sunny combo of fish, lime, and coconut. So, imagine this: perfectly broile

SMOKED MACKEREL APPETIZERS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE As a Cape Cod daughter, I love smoked fish. Most folks gravitate towards smoked bluefish, but I prefer smoked mackerel. Its Cape Cod roots are as deep as mine. [ Read more about the coastal roots of mackerel after the recipes] My holidays always include a spread of local-caught seafood. Traditions like sweet bay scallops wrapped in bacon and rich, smoky mackerel that brings the taste of our waters right to the table. Whether

On a recent trip to the Gulf Shore for the Local Catch Network Summit, I had the honor of enjoying a Chef’s Dinner prepared by Chef Dana Honn alongside a remarkable group of fishers and seafood advocates. Chef Dana Honn, a New Orleans–based chef, restaurateur, and foodways champion, is known for his deep commitment to sustainability and the vibrant food cultures of the tropics and Gulf Coast. His culinary philosophy centers on ethically sourced seafood, bright coastal ingredi

There’s something special about flounder, or fluke, as I’ve always known it. It brings back memories of coming in from a day of weir fishing to Stage Harbor, the air filled with salt and sun, families and fishermen alike drifting in small skiffs with hand lines over the rails. The harbor would be alive. Sailboats, catboats, and working boats crossing paths as they came through the channel. I can still picture small skiffs bobbing gently with someone hauling up a shimmering fl