There's nothing like knocking back a dozen (or more) ice-cold oysters, and with so many different East and West Coast oysters available at FultonFishMarket.com, how do you know where to start? Our Head of Quality Control, Robert DiGregorgio, demystifies the magical world of oysters in our handy oyster guide. “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745. More than most foods, oysters taste like where they come from, and in this world of mass produced, assembly line factory farms that’s a good thing. I don’t think I could eat a chicken and know where it’s from, or eve ..read more

Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, and while the gatherings might be smaller, we still want the holidays to be a celebration of gratitude and create food. This year, we're focusing on being grateful for the delicious seafood and the fishing communities that bring it to our tables. More and more Americans are ditching the turkey and looking to the sea for the holidays, so we've put together our ultimate seafood Thanksgiving menu. With so much variety across fish and shellfish and speciality seafood, you can offer a menu brimming with seafood dishes including holiday classics ..read more

Swordfish is one of FultonFishMarket.com's bestsellers and for good reason - it's meaty and delicious, and easy to cook. Our Head of Quality Control, Robert DiGregorgio, shares more about this fast and fascinating fish. Swordfish, Xiphias gladius, also called Broadbills in some places, are highly migratory fish, can tolerate a wide range of ocean temperatures, and are found all over the world. They are typically in the 10 ft range, but some specimens have been found over 15 ft and weighing over 1400 lbs. That’s a huge fish, folks. And powerful. Adult swordfish can swim at 50 mph! Their sword ..read more

Octopus may be intimating to some, but Robert DiGregorgio, FultonFishMarket.com’s Head of Quality Control, says there's nothing to fear - octopus is easy and delicious to prepare. Octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is the most common species of octopus, and popular from the Mediterranean all the way to America. Octopus are considered mollusks, like oysters and clams, but are obviously very different. Like squid and cuttlefish, they are cephalopods, meaning their “arms” are seemingly connected directly to their heads. They are very intelligent as well. In fact, they are considered the most intelligent ..read more

Halibut is one of our bestselling fish, and for good reason. Halibut is super versatile in the kitchen, and a favorite with the whole family. It’s also one of the most fascinating fish in the market. Robert DiGregorio, FultonFishMarket.com’s Head of Quality Control, shares some fishy facts about this unique species. Halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, are an interesting fish. They are a member of the flatfish family, and generally look like flounder or fluke, with some very obvious differences. One obvious difference is the size. Halibut are one of the largest species of fish, in fact only sw ..read more

Sustainable, healthy, affordable and delicious, there's so much to love about mussels! Let’s flex your mussels as we dive into the world of with Robert DiGregorgio, FultonFishMarket.com’s Head of Quality Control. It’s always interesting to me how certain things - clothes, cars, even food - go in and out of style. Many popular seafood items today, such as calamari and skate, were once beloved only by certain communities. Most recently it’s been mussels. Even East Coast Native Americans, who loved clams and oysters, avoided mussels, which they thought were poisonous. Perhaps a lesson learned lo ..read more

Get to know one of America's most beloved seafoods, squid, with Robert DiGregorgio, FultonFishMarket.com’s Head of Quality Control. It used to be that squid, like several other things, had a very small market in the United States, limited mainly to Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. But thanks to some clever marketing, “calamari” is now found everywhere. Calamari, especially fried calamari, is now considered an American staple, found on menus everywhere. And it should be. We have some of the best squid in the world right off our shores. Now, a little description for those unfamiliar with our b ..read more

Crabs may not be the loveliest creatures on Earth; indeed, the closer you look the more “outer space monster” they appear. But don’t be deceived! While it’s true they seem some of the unlikeliest looking things you would ever want to eat, they are some of the best tasting seafood you can buy. Sweet, succulent and delicious, they come with a boat load of health benefits as well. Let’s go crabbing with Robert DiGregorgio, FultonFishMarket.com’s Head of Quality Control Red King Crab Let’s begin with red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), one of the largest and most impressive crabs in the w ..read more

Scallops are a true delicacy, and one of our best sellers. For good reason, they are sweet, succulent and delicious in so many seafood recipes. We love them quickly seared, fried or grilled. They’re also delightful sautéed and added to pasta or risotto for a quick weeknight dinner. Let's get to know scallops with our Head of Quality Control, Robert DiGregorio. Almost all fresh scallops eaten in the United States are East Coast sea scallops. In fact, the U.S. Atlantic scallop fishery is the largest wild scallop fishery in the world. They’re fished from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Cape Hatteras ..read more

There are few things that say luxury and extravagance more than lobster. It is the go-to seafood for special occasions, a real treat whether dining out or at home. But it wasn’t always this way. Let's get to know this delicious crustacean with our Head of Quality Control, Robert DiGregorio. In colonial times lobsters were so abundant they were used for fertilizer and fed to prisoners, and even as late as the 1880s lobster was still so common it was used as bait for cod and striped bass. We are truly fortunate in this country, especially in the northeast, to have right on our doorstep the Amer ..read more