Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month

July is National Culinary Arts Month-and the perfect time to celebrate seafood by firing up the grill, trying new recipes, and exploring the delicious variety of seafood available from U.S. harvesters and farmers.

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or looking to expand your recipe roster, seafood offers endless opportunities to explore new techniques and healthy flavors.

Fish and shellfish are delicious sources of lean protein and other important nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health. The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that everyone-from about 6 months and up-enjoy three or more servings of seafood per week.

Think seafood is only a dinnertime treat? Think again! Seafood is a great fit for afternoon summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, and even meal prep. And choosing seafood harvested or farmed in the United States supports a sustainable food system operating under some of the most robust and transparent environmental standards in the world.

Dive into the articles below for cooking tips, recipe inspiration, and expert guidance that will help you make seafood a part of your menu-not just this month, but all year long.

Culinary Tips from Seafood Experts

Fire Up the Grill and Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month!

Whether you're hosting a neighborhood barbecue, celebrating a holiday weekend, or simply enjoying a summer night, these techniques highlight that grilling seafood is easy with the right inspiration!

Find grilling tips and recipes for the perfect summertime feast

Seafood Chefs Around the Country Share Favorite Recipes

During Culinary Arts Month, we asked a few seafood chefs around the country to share a favorite recipe and why sustainable seafood matters to them.

Check out their recipes

Seafood Tips From the People Bringing You Atlantic Coast Seafood

Across the country, fishermen, farmers, chefs, and educators are working to keep fishing heritage alive while inspiring new generations to value the bounties of our coastal waters. Learn their stories, including what keeps them on the water and tips for how you can enjoy their harvests.

Four Tips for Finding the Best Pacific Islands Seafood

Looking for the freshest seafood in the Pacific? Learn how to find the best sources of fresh, local catch in Hawai'i, American Samoa, and the Mariana Islands.

Tips for finding the best Pacific Islands seafood

Science: The Secret Ingredient Behind Sustainable Seafood

Science supports healthy seafood harvests and thriving fishing communities today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Staff from New England-based local seafood restaurant Row 34 visited NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole to learn more.

Read about the Row 34 team's visit to NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole

Recipes for Every Occasion

A Sustainable Seafood Sampler from Coast to Coast

The United States has sustainable seafood choices for every occasion. Learn more about some regional favorites and find a new recipe for your next summer gathering.

Discover local favorites from around the country

Seafood is Simple-Quick and Healthy Recipes for Families on the Go!

Overwhelmed by daily cooking and prep? Seafood is a healthy and delicious option for simple weeknight meals. Choosing U.S.-produced seafood ensures an environmentally sustainable option that supports U.S. fishermen and seafood farmers-and their families.

Here are some suggestions for simple seafood suppers

Swap In Surf for Turf to Add More Seafood to Your Diet

Seafood is a healthy source of the protein you need to get through the day. For a healthier summer menu, substitute seafood for the conventional proteins in classic American fare. Not sure where to start? We compiled several ways to "swap" seafood into your family's diet.

Celebrate Culinary Arts Month with these "seafood swap" recipes

What Your Birth Month Says About Your Next Seafood Recipe

We know that "what's for dinner?" can feel like the hardest question of the day. For Culinary Arts Month, we've gathered seafood recipes matched to the traits of your birth month! From January trailblazers, to July optimists, to December free spirits, these sustainable seafood flavors will match your personality-and your next summer celebration.

Find recipe inspiration for every month of the year

Listen While You Cook

Podcast: Why You Should Try Monkfish

Monkfish is a great-tasting, sustainable seafood choice that's often compared to lobster. Despite being caught from Maine to North Carolina, U.S. demand for monkfish is surprisingly low. In our podcast episode, we'll hear about efforts to increase domestic demand and consumption of the humble monkfish.

Listen to Why You Should Try Monkfish

Podcast: Reducing Waste and Feeding Communities in Hawaiʻi with a Whole Fish Approach

A program in Hawai'i is trying to increase food security and reduce food waste by using every part of the fish, from bone marrow to blood lines-even making the skin into leather!

Podcast: Squid-More than Just Calamari

Learn about a team of food scientists who are working to reduce food waste-starting with squid wings.

Listen to Squid-More than Just Calamari