September 3, 2023

During the summer on Cape Cod no one really wants to be stuck in the kitchen cooking over a hot stove. It's grilling season, and this Cajun Grilled Swordfish with Mango Salsa is the perfect solution!Mango salsa is a great staple to have in your fridge during the summer.  Not ...

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How to Make Cajun Grilled Swordfish with Mango Salsa
August 27, 2023

One of the best parts about living near the ocean is that during the season we almost always have fresh fish filets in the fridge. Here on Cape Cod and especially in Buzzard's Bay, scup and tautog are often two of the most common catches. This is why it's been my mission ...

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How to Make Lemon Tautog (or Scup) with a Three Bean Salad
August 20, 2023

Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! As many of you know, I have a serious passion for food and cooking.Of course since I am married to a fisherman, it's pretty common that I'm cooking something involving haddock, tautog, black sea bass or some other fish.However, if you're not careful, fish can ...

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5 Side Dishes for Your Next Fish Dinner
August 13, 2023

Have you ever considered roasting salmon with fresh dill and minced ginger?  If not, then let me tell you that it's not something to be missed.  And if you don't like salmon, then you can try fresh dill and minced ginger on swordfish or cod, which I've also done.The flavor ...

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How to Make a Citrus Salmon
August 6, 2023

Here’s something to wrap your head around – bluefish that tastes delicious! I’ve never been a big fan of bluefish. They have sharp teeth and oily, fishy, and worst of all blue meat, that makse them less than desirable (at least for me). For a long time, my husband Ryan and ...

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I Never Liked Bluefish, Until I Tried This Simple Recipe
July 30, 2023

In today's recipe, succulent, delicate and meaty scallops are transformed into little pieces of candy. The scallops are seared and glazed, then served up with savory Carolina rice, with quick-cooking collards and bacon.  Good luck saving any for leftovers! I don't suspect many of you will be heading out scalloping ...

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How to Make Sweet Chili Scallops with Collards & Bacon
July 23, 2023

When I first shared a recipe for ceviche on My Fishing Cape Cod we used halibut, which is a great fish to use for ceviche. However, I am guessing most people reading this have no way of catching their own fresh halibut! That's why I wanted to recreate ceviche using ...

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How to Make Striped Bass Ceviche
July 16, 2023

Quahogs are a staple of summer on Cape Cod, and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a homemade stuffed quahog recipe! If you're a New Englander like me, then you know a stuffed quahog when you see one.  Just to be clear, a stuffed quahog is ...

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Cape Cod Stuffed Quahogs with Chorizo
July 2, 2023

Whether you live on Cape Cod or are here on vacation, going out to breakfast is a favorite for many.  Cape Cod has a lot to offer when it comes to breakfast options, so I reached out to the members of My Fishing Cape Cod for their favorite breakfast spots, ...

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The Best of Cape Cod: Top Breakfast Spots
June 18, 2023

I'm not sure if I'm alone on this subject, but when the blues start to show up, my mind starts to scramble about all the ways I can cook it, so as not to taste the strong flavor and oiliness of blues. When prepared correctly, bluefish can make for a ...

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Mediterranean Inspired Cape Cod Bluefish
June 11, 2023

Over the years on My Fishing Cape Cod we've asked members to share their favorite bluefish recipes, and the response has been great! Through the forum, email and blog post comments, I was able to create a bluefish recipes e-book, with tried and beloved bluefish recipes, shared by members and ...

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Our Favorite Bluefish Recipes
June 5, 2023

Before you head out fishing this season, it is important to know the limits for each species. Abiding by the regulations will help to ensure the health of our marine fisheries for years to come.As you may already know, Massachusetts enacted an emergency striped bass action on May 26, 2023. ...

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MA Inshore Fishing Regulations Printout – Free Download