Klenda Seafood Blog

Welcome to our blog, dedicated to Maine culture, Maine lobster, sustainable seafood and its tractability, seasonal cooking tips and more!

Is Monkfish the Poor Man’s Lobster?

Is Monkfish the Poor Man’s Lobster?

In Maine, Monkfish is often described as the poor man’s lobster—if it receives any favorable press at all. Historically stigmatized, primarily due to its nasty… Read more »

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Where Does the Best Seafood Come From?

Where Does the Best Seafood Come From?

Chances are, if you asked 20 people, ‘Where Does the Best Seafood Come From?’ in the U.S., there’s a good chance you may get 20… Read more »

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Lobster 101: Terminology and Lingo

Lobster 101: Terminology and Lingo

Enjoying a tasty lobster dinner is part and parcel of the Maine experience. However, placing an order for lobster can have its challenges when you’re… Read more »

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Frozen vs. Fresh Lobster Meat: Which is Better?

Frozen vs. Fresh Lobster Meat: Which is Better?

Undecided about whether to order frozen or fresh Maine lobster meat? Unsure which is better? The choice between the two has been a source of… Read more »

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All About Soft-Shell Lobster

All About Soft-Shell Lobster

For the American lobster, the Homarus americanus, it’s nothing more than a shell game. Come late spring, soft-shell lobster has no idea its newly shed… Read more »

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Impact of Temperature Change on Quality of Seafood

Impact of Temperature Change on Quality of Seafood

The impact of warming ocean temperatures on Maine fisheries and, ultimately, on Maine’s seafood quality will be determined by a mere increase of one or… Read more »

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The Holiday Seafood Guide

The Holiday Seafood Guide

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 »

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The Best Way to Cook a Whole Fish

The Best Way to Cook a Whole Fish

Why learn how to cook a whole fish? For starters, whether on a grill or roasting it in the oven, it tastes better. It’s also… Read more »

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Maine Lobster and Maine Beer: What Grows Together, Goes Together

Maine Lobster and Maine Beer: What Grows Together, Goes Together

Maine is well known for its lobsters and the foodie scene, but breweries have grown rapidly over the past decade. Enough that for some, wondering… Read more »

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Hard Shell Clams, Soft Shell Clams, and How to Shuck a Clam

Hard Shell Clams, Soft Shell Clams, and How to Shuck a Clam

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 »

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