Online Cookbook

Learn to cook some delicious (and nutritious) meals while supporting the local seafood industry by checking out our collection of recipes featuring sustainable wild and farmed Delaware seafood. Many of these recipes have been provided by Delaware’s talented chefs in support of our local fishing industry. We’re constantly adding more entries, so be sure to check back often!

For a list of seafood species available to purchase directly from local suppliers, visit our directory page. To submit a recipe for cookbook consideration or as an entry to a contest, use our recipe submission form.

Looking for some more instruction?

Check out our new How To series, where DESG specialists and staff share step-by-step guides on how to prepare some of the delicious seafood featured in the recipes below.

Crabs

Crabs play an important part in culinary traditions and economies across the Mid-Atlantic.

Kevin LiedelJune 5, 2020

Black Drum

Black drum pay a visit to Delaware Bay in the spring, when water temperatures warm and are caught by sport fishermen and commercial harvesters alike.

Kevin LiedelMay 19, 2020

Oysters

There are over 200 species of oysters in the world, but only a few species are commonly used for food.

Kevin LiedelApril 30, 2020

Striped Bass (Rockfish)

Rockfish, also known as striped bass, is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Kevin LiedelApril 17, 2020