Chilean Sea Bass, also called Patagonian Toothfish, is not really a Bass at all. On the U.S. market for only ten years, demand has brought this fish nearly to extinction and contributed to illegal fishing. For a tasty alternative, choose a true saltwater Bass such as Black Sea Bass.

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the U.S. Imported shrimp is caught in nets that are dragged on the ocean floor and damage habitat, as well as killing other fish and sea turtles. Farmed Shrimp pollutes ocean waters. If you love shrimp, choose domestic shrimp caught in traps, not nets.

Fresh fish should be firm, have clear eyes and smell like the ocean. Fish that has a fishy odor is not fresh. If your fish market smells like the beach, you're in good shape.
Unless you are shopping at a market with high turnover, avoid precut fish steaks and filets. Instead, purchase whole fish or ask that it be sliced fresh for you.

Fish and Seafood are rich in Omegas, the"good fats" that contribute to overall health and have been shown to decrease risk of degenerative disease.

Adding alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor to dishes while cooking does not make them alcoholic. The idea is to let the alcohol cook out of hot dishes, leaving the distinct flavor or the spirit behind.