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Cudaco in Charleston, SC!

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Mar 14, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Okay I know we were supposed to post fish places, but really I just want to say - BOOM! I can cook fish! We were feeling so cocky about this we made it twice this week (gotta meet the recommendations!)....and it was just as good the second time! Thank you <3

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oh my gosh i'll take a compliment over a fish place ANY DAY!!! i'm so happy you love it, maureen!!!!!

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Mar 9, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Monterey Fish Co on wharf #2! Growing up on the peninsula my dad only got fish from wharf #2 or Costco lol

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THIS IS THE INFO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!

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Mar 7, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Motts Channel Seafood in Wilmington, NC (woot woot!)! They got it goinnn on ;-) PS ~ super jazzed about the blackened fish taCCoo recipe!

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I grew up going to Bald Head and have never really gotten to explore Wilmington! Thanks for this one!

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Mar 17, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Fisherman’s Dock in NE Florida (they have a few) has never done me wrong. I made this with grouper and opted for the tacos. I had a a small amount of leftovers, threw it all together in a bowl for lunch and YUM. Kind of like a ceviche salad!

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YUM - need to do a ceviche for What To Cook!!!

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Mar 10, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Does the rice fall through the holes of the colander? Or am I using the wrong kind of colander....

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I always lose a few grains if they go longwise down but otherwise, not many losses!!!

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Mar 7, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

My oven has an option for broiler temp. What is ideal here?

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High!

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Mar 7, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Like 550? That’s the default

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Yes! Great! We are aiming to get a nice sear using the broiler versus a skillet to keep things easy and stink-free, so we need that high heat!

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Came out so yummy Thank you for this awesome recipe!!

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Need a great monger in LA/West Hollywood area ❤️

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+ Carroll Gardens Fish Market and Fish Tales, both on Court Street in Brooklyn, NY!

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Blue Horizon Seafood in West U in Houston has my vote!

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Check out Mark Marhefka at Abundant Seafood if you’re in the Charleston, SC area. And while you’re at Shem Creek getting your fresh catch, grab some shrimp from Geechie Seafood at the dock next door.

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Haven’t tried that shop but love Shem Creek area.

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Former fish dude in Portland, Oregon. Thanks for sharing your perspective on buying and cooking fish. Was always happy to engage with any customer curious about their food and how to cook it. Always had a fish taco mix available (usually cod, sometimes halibut depending on the season) for quick dinners like this. But would always tell people how coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce and rice noodles would transform it into a bowl of love.

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And I love the Sea Harvest folks in the Crossroads in Carmel! Best place to get sand dabs.

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YES - this is where we buy ours!!! I’m hoping a Monterey person will leave a rec for one of the places on the docks!

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Love this shop. I need to try dining there, I’ve only ever bought fish to take home and cook.

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Jun 9·edited Jun 9

Buoy & Trap if you’re in Truckee,CA or the Tahoe area!

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I know that I’m about 3 years too late but want to add Earp’s Seafood, Saltwater Seafood Market, Capital Seafood Market and Locals Seafood Market in Raleigh are all terrific - brought in from the coast daily.

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Word to the wise!!!! My Cajun seasoning’s #1 ingredient was salt and so I accidentally double salted the fish. My partner was a good sport but we both had to throw out the cod 😩 so check the container!!

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