New York was once the world's leading source of this aphrodisiac that is eaten raw, smoked, boiled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, canned, pickled, steamed, or broiled
What is an oyster?
100
Most species of this fish are born in fresh water, migrate to salt water and return to lay their eggs.
What are salmon?
100
The largest of the flatfish family the fish is difficult to smoke because of its ultra low fat content.
What is Halibut?
100
This type of crab is the species used for "soft shell crabs" available April - September.
What is a Blue Crab?
100
Known for its huge head and mouth, and its tight, meaty white flesh that is often compared to lobster meat. Only the tail of this fish is edible.
What is Monkfish?
200
Originally from Rhode Island this dish is served on the half shell with bacon and bread crumbs.
What is Clams Casino?
200
Referred to in the mid-west as pickerel. Most all fish available commercially are from Canada on the Great Lakes.
What is walleye?
200
Also know as Dorado, its more common name in Hawaiian means "strong". This fish is tropical in nature and popular with sport fisherman.
What is Mahi Mahi?
200
A method of extracting flavor from imperfect crustaceans not good enough to send to market to make soup.
First sautéed lightly in their shells, then simmered in wine and aromatic ingredients, before being strained, followed by the addition of cream.
What is a Bisque?
200
In Australia, this mild white fleshed iconic table fish is revered as a quintessential Australian brand. Demand is so high it is now a major import.
What is Baramundi?
300
One of the very few bi-valves with the ability to swim, referred to as free-living.
What is a scallop?
300
Sometimes referred to as Steelhead this fish is farmed commercially but a prize for fly fisherman.
What are trout?
300
A top choice for Fish and Chips this fish's liver is an important source of omega 3 fatty acids.
What is Cod?
300
Classic Shrimp dish with a mixture of whole or diced tomatoes, the Holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, spiced with hot pepper sauce or cayenne-based seasoning,
What is Shrimp Creole?
300
Known for its mild taste and white, flaky meat, this Asian fish is beginning to challenge other sorts of catfish around the world as the preferred type of catfish.
What is Basa?
400
The beard from this mollusk should be removed before eating.
What is a mussel?
400
A classic trout dish with a pan sauce of brown butter, chopped parsley, and lemon— the name refers to its unelaborate rustic nature translates as the "miller's wife".
What is Meunière?
400
The meat of this fish is graded for its marbling much like beef with the most expensive and prized being otoro.
What is Blue Fin Tuna?
400
Lobsters possess a green hepatopancreas, which functions as the animal's liver and pancreas which is prized by Chef's.
What is tomalley?
400
Served classically on toast with Bouillabaisse. The traditional method of preparing this red sauce is to use a combination of olive oil, chili peppers, and cloves of garlic.
What is a Rouille?
500
A classic condiment usually made with minced shallots, cracked pepper, and vinegar. It is traditionally served with raw oysters.
What is mignonette sauce?
500
This bottom feeder lives in every continent of the work except Antarctica it's sweet flesh is most often seen deep fried.
What are catfish?
500
Red Snapper cooked in this style with tomato, garlic, onion, fresh chilis and olives.
What is Vera Cruz?
500
American seafood dish made from lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs, and cayenne pepper
What is Lobster Newberg?
500
The famous dish of Provence is a pounded mixture of salt cod, olive oil, garlic, milk and cream