tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post3722676837200009789..comments2024-03-28T05:14:28.792-04:00Comments on HowChow: Oysters At Frank's Seafood In JessupHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-55244245516279076402011-02-22T10:08:20.364-05:002011-02-22T10:08:20.364-05:00I buy my shrimp at Costco. Usually they have them ...I buy my shrimp at Costco. Usually they have them by the pound and the 4 lb container (very reasonably priced at $37.99). The pounds are 9.99 I think, and all of them are 12-15 size I believe. The scallops are very good and reasonable as well. They also have nicely priced (and tasty) tilipia and salmon as well. If you know someone with a membership-take a trip with them!!Matthttp://www.Stuff4Multiples.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-14812146567015647282011-02-03T11:54:26.763-05:002011-02-03T11:54:26.763-05:00There is also Today's Catch in the Wilde Lake ...There is also Today's Catch in the Wilde Lake shopping center that sells oysters, shrimp, sushi grade fish, whole fish, just about everything you need seafood wise.<br /><br />We bought oysters at Today's Catch and they taught how to shuck them--actually not too hard to do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-31261406306534157182011-02-02T13:52:17.573-05:002011-02-02T13:52:17.573-05:00Based on my very limited experience, you should be...Based on my very limited experience, you should be able to get them shuck the oysters for you. If you can resist the temptation to eat them in the parking lot, they should make it home on the half shell if you are going to serve them immediately. <br /><br />Frank’s also often sells sushi grade fish, for those who like things raw.Josh Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-17015180205154356932011-02-02T08:25:20.510-05:002011-02-02T08:25:20.510-05:00This is my MiLs recipe:
Ingredients: Red snap...This is my MiLs recipe:<br /><br /><br />Ingredients: Red snapper (large)<br /> chopped ginger 2-3 tbsp<br /> spring onions 1/2 cup<br /> soy sauce 1/2 cup<br /> vegetable oil 2 tbsp<br /> salt and pepper<br /> <br />Cut slits on both sides of the fish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-14287501601410590802011-02-01T22:54:50.808-05:002011-02-01T22:54:50.808-05:00I love all the comments. I hope this is useful an...I love all the comments. I hope this is useful and fun for other people, and it's certainly a great way for me to learn. Remember -- three paragraphs and a cell phone photo make a guest post or a "Trolling."<br /><br />As a practical matter, I need to figure out how to serve whole fish. Too often, I grill whole fish, and I end up shredding the meat when I try to follow some HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-83453119488505298212011-02-01T22:15:17.366-05:002011-02-01T22:15:17.366-05:00Oh god! I just noticed that I wrote "BOILING ...Oh god! I just noticed that I wrote "BOILING OIL." It was early yet. I meant water. Do NOT cook the fish over boiling oil, please, do not. <br /><br />Also, the family always pointed the head toward the guest of honor, maybe because fish cheeks are delicious.Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-79434080686455736912011-02-01T19:50:39.438-05:002011-02-01T19:50:39.438-05:00Mo: My Filipino Mother in law makes a dish just li...Mo: My Filipino Mother in law makes a dish just like that.<br /><br />I have a recipe if you are interested, I can post it here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-40047789492789170852011-02-01T14:58:31.785-05:002011-02-01T14:58:31.785-05:00Oh, I forgot. The remaining half of the pesto is u...Oh, I forgot. The remaining half of the pesto is used as sauce. We had the fish with steamed rice, but a crusty bread will be just as great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-29216164417431314282011-02-01T14:56:26.155-05:002011-02-01T14:56:26.155-05:00Hi Howchow, just last Friday, I got a whole rockfi...Hi Howchow, just last Friday, I got a whole rockfish from H Mart. I prepared a pesto of sorts with green onions, mint, olive oil, juice of half a lemon. I scored the fish, salt and peppered it and smeared half the prepared pesto on the fish, inside and out. I sliced remaining lemon half and place inside the fish, with a few sprigs of mint. I broiled fish in the oven at 5 minutes per side. Sadly IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-8930996107012693712011-02-01T12:52:16.242-05:002011-02-01T12:52:16.242-05:00from the howard county permitting website (http://...from the howard county permitting website (http://www.howardcountymd.gov/DILP/DOCS/marketingjan11.pdf):<br /><br />TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE/UNIT<br />34A/CONVERT PARTIALSPACE<br />FORMALLY BAJA FRESH TO<br />TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE, 18<br />SEATS 1216 S.F.,INTERIOR WORK<br />ONLY<br /><br />looks like dobbin center will be getting maryland's first tropical smoothie cafe. it seems they're Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-81401034741984546522011-02-01T10:55:54.405-05:002011-02-01T10:55:54.405-05:00I get mussels often at Franks, they're very go...I get mussels often at Franks, they're very good and I trust them more than what's been sitting at the supermarket. There are tons of ways to cook them up.<br /><br />RE whole fish... there are good techniques sections in the new Joy of Cooking and in How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman - more general than you're asking for, but good references.<br /><br />In general though, like Mohttp://mowrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75221673493985432952011-02-01T10:36:37.445-05:002011-02-01T10:36:37.445-05:00The guys at Franks are a great resource - just tal...The guys at Franks are a great resource - just talk to them about the kind of fish you like and how you want to try to cook it, and then can recommend a fish to try and tell you more about how to cook it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75746647871818075472011-02-01T08:27:54.031-05:002011-02-01T08:27:54.031-05:00Oh, and I just went to Frank's a few weekends ...Oh, and I just went to Frank's a few weekends ago, on your suggestion. That place is AWESOME! I can't wait to bring my better half there. He was sick at the time, so I was making cioppino. What an assortment!Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-73044644480822280372011-02-01T08:25:20.150-05:002011-02-01T08:25:20.150-05:00I used to do deliveries for a Chinese restaurant, ...I used to do deliveries for a Chinese restaurant, where I became friends with the family, including the chef. I love to cook whole fish. I usually steam it in one of those wicker steamer baskets you see in Asian markets (they may even have them at Bed, Bath and Beyond), putting the whole fish in one basket and some vegetables in the other, over a wok with boiling oil. Or, if you don't have a Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-18982089167183313992011-02-01T07:26:58.697-05:002011-02-01T07:26:58.697-05:00I forgot - get their scallops, you won't buy t...I forgot - get their scallops, you won't buy them at the grocery store (except Wegmans) ever again. Grilled, sauteed, broiled - just the best. Sweet and tender, no artificial anything.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-23266285598722390962011-02-01T07:24:53.997-05:002011-02-01T07:24:53.997-05:00I haven't gotten into cooking whole fish yet, ...I haven't gotten into cooking whole fish yet, but I'd wager you can find good instructions online. Don't forget Franks has really good cleaned fish too (filets or steaks): tuna, salmon, halibut, etc. And check their website for coupons and recipes. Everything I've gotten has been fresh, sourced, and properly handled. In season, I always buy my picked crabmeat there.Marcianoreply@blogger.com