Six junior chefs from Maryland competed for top honors in the 4th annual Junior Chefs Rockfish Cooking Contest. The event, which was sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Seafood Marketing Program and the Sea Grant programs of the universities … Continued
In conjunction with National Seafood Month, Maryland officials have declared October “Maryland Seafood Month.” “Seafood is one of Maryland’s greatest family traditions and part of our identity. Generations of hard-working watermen make their living from the Chesapeake Bay and its … Continued
Around the Chesapeake Bay, crab feasts are a summer tradition. A crab feast starts with a basket of blue crabs, a steamer and a group of friends. Preparations for a crab feast usually start several hours in advance. Crabs must … Continued
This is a simple recipe for serving fresh Chesapeake Bay Rockfish and blue crab meat. Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh rockfish fillets (skin on) 1 lb. Chesapeake Bay lump backfin crab meat 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup … Continued
A celebration of Maryland’s official state fish – the striped bass, commonly known as rockfish is taking place at over 50 restaurants and retail markets throughout the state. Restaurants, grocery stores, and seafood markets will be offering specials on this … Continued