April 26, 2025

Tautog with Creamy Tomatoes and Cornmeal Fried Okra

Whew that's a big recipe name, huh? Well let me tell you, tautog with creamy tomatoes and cornmeal fried okra will soon be your new best friend. Late April in New England always brings a big sigh of relief. The cold winter months are finally behind us, and tautog (also

February 27, 2025

Behind the Scenes at Red’s Best Seafood: How Innovation is Revolutionizing New England’s Fresh Seafood Market

A firsthand look at how Red's Best, a sponsor and supporter of My Fishing Cape Cod, is transforming the way we access, process, and consume fresh local seafood from Boston's historic Fish PierThis past Monday morning, I headed up to Boston with a specific mission in mind. For the first

January 26, 2025

Lauren’s Pan Fried Skate Wing Recipe

Ever wondered what to do with that unexpected skate in your catch? As someone whose husband regularly brings home surprising seafood treasures, I've discovered that pan-fried skate wing isn't just good - it's downright extraordinary.Think of it as flounder's sophisticated cousin, with a unique texture and sweet, delicate flavor that

January 14, 2025

Cooking with Lauren: Thai Coconut Green Curry Striped Bass

Let's talk about the time I managed to turn a perfectly good striped bass into something even better - despite those impossibly tiny curry paste jars that seem designed by someone who's never actually cooked before. But hey, who doesn't love a good kitchen challenge, right?Ingredients (The Stars of Our

December 22, 2024

Lobster Bisque Pasta

All my life my mom, dad and I would enjoy lobster bisque together every Christmas Eve. So with Christmas on the horizon, I wanted to make sure I shared this recipe. It's a hearty, comforting and easy-to-make holiday meal to say the least!Want a meal that's quick and easy to

December 7, 2024

I Never Liked Jack Crevalle, Until I Tried This Simple Recipe

Most fisherman fishing for jack crevalle are doing it for sport. After all, jack crevalles do produce violent topwater bites and drag blistering runs, which make anglers like my husband Ryan go crazy! Unfortunately, jack crevalle are typically not considered to be a good fish to eat. Similar to bluefish,

November 10, 2024

How to Make Parmesan Crusted Tautog with Herb-Lemon Sauce

Tautog is one of our favorite fish to both catch and cook on Cape Cod. With it's hearty white meat, it holds up well to almost any way of cooking.And now that's November, I figured what better time than now to republish this post! Afterall, tautog are one of the

September 15, 2024

If You Absolutely Despise Bluefish, This Recipe is For You.

This recipe was originally published in June of 2019. Late summer is a good time to find bluefish on Cape Cod, so we figured now would be the perfect time to re-publish this post.Raise your hand if you're one of the billion people who think bluefish taste oily, fishy and

September 8, 2024

Ahi Tuna Nachos with Firecracker Slaw

Today I want to share with you a recipe I created using fresh tuna steaks and a throwback to my days of living and working in Wellesley, Massachusetts.This recipe is perfect as an appetizer, or it can be made into the main event for a meal. I used homemade pita