Maine Shellfish

Maine mussels, specifically blue mussels, Mytilus edulis, are popular seafood found in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones to depths of up to several hundred feet…. Read more »

Come October, there’s no better time to showcase seafood from Maine than National Seafood Month, especially when the best Maine lobster delivery is right at… Read more »

Maine littleneck clams are prized for their tender, plump, juicy meat. Littleneck clams fit the bill for a hearty chowder, a delicious appetizer, or part… Read more »

There is a reason that Maine sea scallops are a smart seafood choice. Sustainably managed and responsibly harvested, scallops are one of the most prized… Read more »

Nothing is better on a cold, freezing day than a steaming bowl of soup. And not just any soup, but seafood soup. Loaded with fish,… Read more »

One of the most common questions is, “How do you cook steamers?” Maine steamers, or steamer clams, represent quintessential Maine, and cooking them, is straightforward… Read more »

Not many years ago, if someone asked, “When is crab season in Maine?” the answer might have been a roll of the eyes or even… Read more »

It’s not that Maine oysters are a different species than the Atlantic, eastern, and American oysters – they are all one and the same. The… Read more »

Preparing holiday seafood dishes is firmly rooted in old-world traditions—long-standing ones carried forward to the new world. In part, the practice of holiday seafood dishes… Read more »

Maine clams are an exceptionally healthy food prized in the kitchen for their versatility—they can be fried, baked, steamed, stuffed, eaten raw on the half… Read more »