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Lobster Roll in Indianapolis: Where to Find One at Caplinger's and How to Plan Your Visit

Lobster Roll in Indianapolis: Where to Find One at Caplinger's and How to Plan Your Visit

Local guide · 2026-10-12

Looking for a lobster roll in Indianapolis? See which Caplinger's Fresh Catch kitchens name it, why to call ahead, and what else to order for a lobster night.

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Seafood Catering in Indianapolis: How to Plan the Menu, Headcount and Order With Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Seafood Catering in Indianapolis: How to Plan the Menu, Headcount and Order With Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Local guide · 2026-10-05

Planning seafood catering in Indianapolis? What Caplinger's Fresh Catch caters, how much to order per guest, delivery or pickup, and how far ahead to book.

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Crawfish in Indianapolis: Live and Cooked Crawfish at Caplinger's, by the Pound and on the Cajun Menu

Crawfish in Indianapolis: Live and Cooked Crawfish at Caplinger's, by the Pound and on the Cajun Menu

Local guide · 2026-09-28

Where to get crawfish in Indianapolis: live crawfish by the sack in season at Caplinger's Fresh Catch, boiled crawfish from the kitchen, etouffee on the Cajun menu, and how to order for a backyard boil.

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Wholesale Seafood Supplier in Indianapolis: How Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens Order From Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Wholesale Seafood Supplier in Indianapolis: How Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens Order From Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Local guide · 2026-09-21

How Indianapolis restaurants, caterers and commercial kitchens buy wholesale seafood from Caplinger's Fresh Catch: what the market stocks, how ordering and pickup work, and why a local counter beats a broadline truck for fish.

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Eating In at Caplinger's Seafood Kitchen in Indianapolis: What to Order and How the Counter Works

Eating In at Caplinger's Seafood Kitchen in Indianapolis: What to Order and How the Counter Works

Local guide · 2026-09-14

A guide to the seafood kitchen side of Caplinger's Fresh Catch in Indianapolis: how ordering at the counter works, the fried baskets, lobster rolls, boils and oysters, dine in versus carry out, and how the market and the kitchen share the same fish.

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Fried Catfish and Fried Shrimp in Indianapolis: Where to Eat and What to Order at Caplinger's

Fried Catfish and Fried Shrimp in Indianapolis: Where to Eat and What to Order at Caplinger's

Local guide · 2026-09-08

Where to get fried catfish and fried shrimp in Indianapolis: what Caplinger's Fresh Catch fries from its own fish counter, what to expect, and how to fry it at home.

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King Crab Legs in Indianapolis: How to Buy Them, Store Them, and Cook Them Right

King Crab Legs in Indianapolis: How to Buy Them, Store Them, and Cook Them Right

Buying guide · 2026-09-01

Where to buy king crab legs in Indianapolis, how to judge quality at the counter, how much to buy per person, and the easiest way to cook them at home.

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Best Seafood in Indianapolis: The 2026 Local Guide

Best Seafood in Indianapolis: The 2026 Local Guide

Local guide · 2026-06-25

Where to find real fresh fish, king crab and live lobster in Indy, and what makes it worth the trip.

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How to Throw a Seafood Boil

How to Throw a Seafood Boil

How-to · 2026-06-25

What to buy, how much per person, and the classic boil method step by step.

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King Crab vs Snow Crab: What's the Difference?

King Crab vs Snow Crab: What's the Difference?

Buying guide · 2026-06-25

Taste, size, price and how to cook each, so you pick the right crab legs.

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How to Cook Live Lobster at Home

How to Cook Live Lobster at Home

How-to · 2026-06-25

Steaming and boiling times, how much per person, and how to tell when it's done.

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How to Shuck and Eat Oysters

How to Shuck and Eat Oysters

How-to · 2026-06-25

Shuck oysters safely at home, serve them raw or grilled, and store them right.

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Buying Oysters in Indianapolis: What to Ask at the Counter and How to Order Ahead

Buying Oysters in Indianapolis: What to Ask at the Counter and How to Order Ahead

Buying guide · 2026-08-30

What you will find at the fish counter, the questions worth asking before you buy, and how to order ahead for a crowd.

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Where to Buy Fresh Fish in Indianapolis (2026 Guide)

Where to Buy Fresh Fish in Indianapolis (2026 Guide)

Buying guide · 2026-06-15

A local guide to buying fresh fish, king crab and live lobster in Indianapolis, what to look for, what to ask, and where the real seafood is.

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How to Cook Colossal King Crab Legs at Home

How to Cook Colossal King Crab Legs at Home

How-to · 2026-06-12

A simple step-by-step for cooking king crab legs at home, steaming and baking times, how much to buy per person, and serving tips.

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The Indianapolis Fish Fry & Lent Guide

The Indianapolis Fish Fry & Lent Guide

Local guide · 2026-06-08

Where to get the best fried fish in Indianapolis during Lent and fish-fry season, catfish, basa, fish & chips, and Friday-night favorites.

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