New England Seafood

The New England region is famous for its seafood. New England states that produce seafood include Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic cod are delicious fish, caught along the Northeast coast of North American and in many parts of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantic Haddock

Haddock is mild white fish known for its excellent table quality. Haddock is a great source of low-fat protein and is high in magnesium and selenium.

Fresh haddock has a fine white flesh and can be cooked in the same ways as cod. Small fresh haddock and cod fillets are often sold as scrod in New England The term refers to the size of the fish which have a variety of sizes, i.e. scrod, markets, and cows.

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon is among the most well known salmon species. Nearly all Atlantic salmon available commercially are farm raised in the United States, United Kingdom, Chile, Norway, Canada, Ireland and Iceland. Atlantic salmon are sold head-on and dressed, as roasts, fillets, fillet portions, skin-on, skin-off and steaks. Atlantic salmon steaks, fillets and whole fish can be baked, broiled, poached or grilled.

Yellowtail Flounder

Yellowtail flounder reach maximum sizes of roughly 22 inches total length and 2.2 pounds in weight. They are found along the Atlantic coast of North America from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Labrador, and Newfoundland to the Chesapeake Bay. Yellowtail flounder prefer sandy bottoms in waters between 130 and 230 feet.

Scup

Scup or porgy, Stenotomus chrysops, ranges from the Mid Atlantic Bight from Cape Cod, MA to Cape Hatteras, NC.

Striped Bass

Striped bass have several regional names. Known as striped bass, stripers, linesides, rockfish and other names, this fish is highly sought after as a recreational fish, as a commercial species and is even grown in aquaculture operations.

Bluefish

Bluefish are found along the USA Atlantic Coast, from Maine to Florida. The fish are voracious feeders and are known for their sharp teeth and ability to demolish even the strongest tackle. Bluefish have been known to gather in schools that cover an area of ocean equivalent to 10,000 football fields.

Monkfish

Monkfish are also known as goosefish or angler fish. These strange fish live along the ocean floor, eating almost anything that comes near! They are equipped with a "lure" which is a stalk above their head which they skillfully use to attract prey close enough to swallow.

Golden Tilefish

Golden Tilefish, Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps are brilliantly colored blue, green, yellow
and rose. The species occurs in the deep waters of the Atlantic from Nova Scotia south to
Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico. Golden Tilefish live in burrows in the bottom which occur at depths of 250-1500 feet.

Butterfish

Butterfish are small, bony fish with a thin oval body. Butterfish are fast-growing and live only a few years. They reach lengths of up to 9-10 inches. Butterfish congregate in schools and are commonly found from Southern New England to Cape Hatteras. Butterfish overwinter along the 100-fathom contour of the continental shelf from late autumn through early spring. Butterfish are regulated under the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

Gloucester Massachusetts is America's oldest commercial fishing port, and still exists as a full service port for the New England commercial fishing industry. The port is home to scallop boats, lobster boats, groundfish trawlers and gillnet boats that catch monkfish, cod, haddock, pollock, sharks and other commercially harvested fish.

New Bedford, Massachusetts is among the top US ports in terms of volume and dollar value of seafood. The port was #1 in value for landings with $281.2 million for 2006. Important New Bedford commercial fishing boats include groundfish trawlers, scallop boats and lobster boats.

In an economic study of commercial and recreational fisheries released on 6 January 2009, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) found that commercial and recreational fisheries combined generated 2 million jobs in the United States and $185 billion in sales.

The report, "Fisheries Economics in the United States," found that in 2006 US commercial fishing operations accounted for 111,000 jobs and generated $9.1 billion in sales. The report shows that an additional 106,000 jobs existed in seafood processing and 159,000 in seafood wholesale and distribution. Seafood processing and distribution generated $14.9 and $19.0 billion in sales, respectively. The largest sector of the commercial fishing related industry was the retail sector which accounted for 1,131,000 million jobs and nearly $60 billion in sales.

The document provides data on sales, income and job figures for each coastal state. The highest amount of sales generated by the commercial fishing industry were in California ($9.8 billion), Florida ($5.2 billion), Massachusetts ($4.4 billion), Washington ($3.8 billion), and Alaska ($3 billion). The most jobs were generated in California (179,000), Florida (103,000), Massachusetts (83,000), Washington (75,000) and Texas (47,000).

In a press release Jim Balsiger, NOAA's acting Assistant Administrator for NMFS, said that "the report documents clearly that managing fisheries sustainably is good for the environment and the economy. Fishing helps create a substantial number of jobs around the nation."

For a copy of the report go to www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st5/publication/economics_communities.html

Lobsters

New England lobster is mild, sweet and healthy. It is served whole, boiled or in a variety of dishes. Lobsters are available live in most coastal towns. Other areas may also have cooked, shelled lobster meat available.

Lobster Rolls

This simple but delicious dish is a great way to enjoy lobster. Lobster rolls are easy to make and are well suited for variations. The basic lobster roll uses very simple ingredients and doesn't need much in the way of spices or strong ingredients. Cooks start by making a simple lobster salad which can be simply chopped cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.

Optional ingredients can include a little Dijon mustard, butter, lemon and/or diced vegetables. The salad is chilled prior to serving. The most popular roll is a double sized slice of Italian or other home made bread, with a slot cut down half way in the middle to form a pouch. The bread is then toasted for a few minutes in an oven, just enough to harden the outsides. The lobster salad is then stuffed in the center pouch. Lobster rolls are served informally with sides such as cole slaw, fries, sliced tomato or a pickle.

Lobster Pie

This is another very simple but delicious dish. Lobster meat is cooked, chopped and placed in a casserole dish. Some recipes add vegetables, while others remain simple. Most variations include Italian breadcrumbs, butter, garlic and sometimes one or more diced vegetables. Lobster pie is delicious, simple and a great way to enjoy lobster.

The waters of New England are famous for giant Atlantic Bluefin tuna. Bluefin tuna are noted for having a large, torpedo-shaped body that is nearly circular in cross-section. These massive fish are dark blueish-black on the back and white on the lower sides and belly.

Atlantic bluefin tuna sometimes exceed 1000 pounds and 9 feet in length. They are long lived pelagic fish that live and migrate in the open ocean. Atlantic bluefin tuna is the highest valued Atlantic tuna species in the market. Depending on regulations, bluefin tuna are caught with purse seines, handgear (rod and reel, handline, and harpoon), and longlines. Bluefin is low in sodium and is a source of vitamins A, B6, and B12, selenium, niacin, and phosphorous.

2 lbs. cod, haddock or pollock
2 potatoes peeled cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 small onion, sliced
6 strips bacon or salt pork
3 Tbsp. butter
2 cups scalded milk
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Remove skin and fillets and cut off head and tail. Cut fish into 2 inch pieces and set aside.

Put head, tail, and backbone pieces into a stew pan, add 2 cups of cold water and bring slowly to boiling point; cook 5 minutes.

Cut bacon or salt pork into small pieces and fry out, add onion and fry 5 minutes. Strain fat into a large pan, add potatoes to fat, then add 2 cups boiling water and cook 5 minutes.

Add liquor drained from the bones, add fish, cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Add milk, salt, pepper, and butter.

To thicken, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 2 tablespoons flour, blending well. Gradually add 2 cups scalded milk.

Serve steaming hot with crackers.

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Working Waterfront Festival

The Working Waterfront Festival takes place in New Bedford, America's largest commercial fishing port. This event showcases commercial fishing, America's oldest industry. The Working Waterfront Festival is held. The festival includes New England seafood as well as exhibits on the culture and traditions of the commercial fishing industry.

The Working Waterfront Festival is a project of the Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern MA, a non-profit organization. The FREE festival, a family friendly, educational celebration of New England's commercial fishing industry, features live maritime and ethnic music, fishermen's contests, fresh seafood, vessel tours, author readings, cooking demonstrations, kid's activities and more.

For more information visit www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org.

New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival

The New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival Celebrates 400 Years of local seafood harvests. Walk the decks of a local fishing boat, taste freshly landed local seafood prepared by top chefs, investigate the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, learn to identify and prepare local fish, sing a song and hear a tale or two.

This interactive festival celebrates 18 miles and 400 years of N.H. fishing communities and traditions. The festival is a made possible thru a collaboration between the Prescott Park Arts Festival, City of Portsmouth Fishing Industry Committee, UNH Sea Grant, Seacoast Local, Seacoast Eat Local, and Slow Food Seacoast.

For more information, visit www.prescottpark.org

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival showcases 55 of the Seacoast's top restaurants serving an abundance of mouthwatering New England seafood. The event features 39,000 square feet of covered tent space where 80 Arts & Crafts vendors offer locally made products. Local merchants offering end-of-the-season sales are located nearby.

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival has become the largest non-spectator event held in the state of New Hampshire. The three day festival draws crowds of tourists and locals alike with attendance currently estimated as exceeding 150,000!

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival has once again been honored with the prestigious award of being "One of the Top 100 Events in North America", by the American Bus Association in 2009. Award winners are chosen from hundreds of celebrations, festivals, fairs, commemorative events, and more that have been nominated by state tourism offices and local and regional convention and visitors' bureaus.

The Seafood Festival has been awarded the "Top 100" designation four times in the past, in 1996, 2001, 2003, 2006, and 2008. Being on the list brings an obvious boost in tourism in the area by increasing the exposure of the event as a designation for bus tours during the Festival.

For more information, visit www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com

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