Seafood is available year-round at grocery stores. Of course, it’s good to buy local if possible, and the fall is a productive time for fishing in North Carolina. If you can’t buy directly from a fisherman, fish market or a pier, inquire at your local grocery or farmers market as to fresh or frozen NC fish.

Seafood works for a variety of cooking methods, such as these recipes for grilled Easy Shrimp Skewers and a stovetop One-Pan Dish. You can even use slow cookers and pressure cookers to prepare seafood-based meals in a pinch.

Research published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” showed eating seafood 2 to 3 times per week can improve brain, eye, heart and prenatal health. Seafood also provides one of the best sources for omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats essential to human health.

Purchasing seafood supports about 2 million American jobs for men and women.

You can find more ways to enjoy seafood at eatseafoodamerica.com and seafoodnutrition.org.