
Buying guides, how-tos and Indianapolis seafood stories, from cooking king crab to finding the best fish fry in town.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Where to find real fresh fish, king crab and live lobster in Indy, and what makes it worth the trip.
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What to buy, how much per person, and the classic boil method step by step.
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Taste, size, price and how to cook each, so you pick the right crab legs.
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Steaming and boiling times, how much per person, and how to tell when it's done.
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Shuck oysters safely at home, serve them raw or grilled, and store them right.
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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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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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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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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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