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How a lawsuit in N.C. tried to make sure you never eat local shrimp again
The lawsuit was just one of many increasingly extreme attempts to cut the local seafood supply by abolishing or severely restricting commercial fishing in N.C.
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Soft-shell 'Crabfather of Colington' has died
If you love fried soft-shell crab sandwiches, take time to honor and remember commercial fisherman Murray Bridges, the driving force behind putting them on your plate....
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Ocracoke Island seafood heroes retire
When Ocracoke Island almost lost its only fish house, Pattie and Hardy Plyler stepped up to run it as a community association. The couple's retires in September. ...
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Outer Banks Shrimp Pasta
Chef Susan Peele of famous Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe on the Outer Banks tosses plump shrimp with fresh basil, corn and tomatoes. Perfect for a backyard dinner with...
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Madam Mesquite Crabcakes w/ Texas Pete Aioli
NC Catch Chef Ambassador Keith Rhodes adds a hint of ginger to his meaty crab cakes. Duke's mayonnaise and Texas Pete hot sauce go into the aioli garnish.
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