About the Author

Callum Blackwood

With a background in marine biology, Callum Blackwood explores the world of seafood through a scientific lens. His five years as a fisheries researcher inform his engaging articles about different fish and shellfish. Callum joined the team in 2022 to help readers discover new favorites. Outside writing, he volunteers at aquariums and enjoys snorkeling adventures.

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Callum Blackwood

With a background in marine biology, Callum Blackwood explores the world of seafood through a scientific lens. His five years as a fisheries researcher inform his engaging articles about different fish and shellfish. Callum joined the team in 2022 to help readers discover new favorites. Outside writing, he volunteers at aquariums and enjoys snorkeling adventures.

Fresh Read by Callum Blackwood

If you’ve ever stood over a salmon fillet squinting like you’re trying to read tiny legal print—”Is that raw… or is salmon just… shiny?”—hi. Welcome. You are not alone, and

If you’ve ever sliced into a chicken thigh or burger and seen pink, I know the feeling. Your brain instantly starts narrating a true crime podcast: “Tonight on Dateline: The

Salmon is the most dramatic protein in my kitchen. Chicken will forgive you. Pot roast will basically raise itself. Salmon? Salmon will go from buttery and glorious to sad and

Salmon is a tiny diva. It goes from “silky, juicy, restaurant level magic” to “why does this taste like I baked a flip flop?” in what feels like 30 seconds.

You know that sad, overpriced salmon sitting under the fancy ice mountain at the supermarket? The one that costs the same as a small car payment? There’s a decent chance

You know that moment when you set out a gorgeous platter of oysters or a big buttery lobster situation… and then you take a sip of wine and it’s like

Leftover fish is the ultimate fridge mystery, right? One minute you’re thinking, “Oooh, salmon salad for lunch,” and the next minute you’re staring into the container like it’s a suspicious

Confession: the first time I cooked crab at home, I treated it like pasta. You know boil it forever and hope for the best. And then I sat there cracking

So you bought cod, and it tastes so different from last time? You’re not alone. Many cooks mix up black cod and regular cod. It’s frustrating when your recipe doesn’t

Craving seafood but don’t know where to start? White fish recipes are your answer. These mild, flaky fish turn into incredible meals with just a few ingredients. I’m talking crispy

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