Chincoteague Island Seafood
The following are some of the seafood delicacies that you might find during your fishing adventure to Chincoteague Island Virginia.
Clam Chowder - a rich soup using clams, vegetables and either a tomato based or dairy based broth.
Flounder - these fish are the heart of Chincoteague Island’s inshore fishery. They range from 3-10 lbs and are flat, brown fish which lay on the bottom waiting to ambush prey. The flesh is white, mild and very highly prized by seafood lovers.
Sea Bass - this fish has white meat and a delicate flavor. Catfish are easily farm raised.
Calamari - squid, prepared a variety of ways. Calamari is popular in several cuisines.
Clams - The most popular are hard clams which are eaten raw, steamed or in dishes such as chowders.
Lobsters - large crustaceans, highly prized as a seafood delicacy. Northern or American lobsters are caught off the coast of Chincoteague and are sometimes sold locally.
Mahi-mahi - dolphinfish; a brightly colored pelagic fish found in the open ocean of the Virginia coast. Mahi mahi is a white fish with a distinctive flavor. The meat is high in Omega 3 oil. Mahi mahi is often grilled or broiled.
Mussels - small shellfish, popular in restaurants.
Oysters - shellfish, often served raw or steamed in the shell. Chincoteague oysters are widely recognised as being among the best oysters on the USA east coast.
Shrimp - a term for several species of small crustaceans. Wild American shrimp include white shrimp (Litopenaeus setiferus), brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus aztecus), pink shrimp (Penaeus duorarum), royal red shrimp (Pleoticus robustus or Hymenopenaeus robustus) and rock shrimp (Sicyonia brevirostris). Shrimp are caught in nearby North Carolina and immediately trucked to Chincoteague Island.
Fishermen and seafood lovers can also visit www.fresh-seafood.net for a wide range of articles, news, recipes and suppliers of top quality fresh seafood that is available locally or shipped to your door.