Spring’s Return Signals Fishing Season and Weekend Culinary Inspiration
Ospreys have commenced their annual migration, arriving at their nests near local waterways after their extensive journey from South America, definitively heralding the arrival of spring. Following closely are striped bass, venturing into shallow back bays and estuaries in search of sustenance. Anglers are preparing fly rods, anticipating opportunities to fish under the watchful eyes of these returning birds.
Despite the early season, with water temperatures still in the low 40s and trees yet bare, the anticipation of fishing is palpable. Culinary pursuits provide satisfying weekend occupation.
Featured Dish: BBQ Pepper Shrimp
Saturday evening’s menu features BBQ pepper shrimp, a delightful dish adapted by Korsha Wilson from a recipe by Tim McNulty of the Lobster Pot restaurant in Provincetown, Cape Cod. This iteration of the New Orleans classic incorporates a luxurious, nutty beurre blanc, enhancing the Worcestershire sauce base with rosemary and thyme for an herbaceous note.
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This shrimp dish pairs well with a warm baguette, followed by a fresh green salad. While discussions of crab flies for early-season fishing might be personally engaging, they may not resonate with all dining companions. Alternatively, all-purpose biscuits would complement the meal or could be reserved for Sunday morning, ideal with butter, marmalade, and scrambled eggs.
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For lunch, Rhode Island clam chowder is suggested—a clear, briny, and subtly sweet broth with red potatoes, celery, onion, and abundant top-neck clams, reminiscent of the outgoing tide at Charlestown Breachway. This hearty chowder is perfect sustenance for enjoying the afternoon’s N.C.A.A. women’s hockey national championship game.
Dinner plans include another Southern-inspired recipe: smothered chicken, accompanied by collard greens and grits. Farideh Sadeghin’s version calls for seasoned flour with garlic and onion powders, paprika, and cayenne for dredging the chicken. However, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt is favored here, evoking nostalgic flavors of a first smothered chicken experience. Readers are encouraged to explore this variation.
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Further Reading and Entertainment
- Consider “Everyone Knows But You,” a crime novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas E. Ricks, set in coastal Maine, described as a captivating read.
- Explore Helen Shaw’s interview in The New Yorker with actress Sarah Snook, discussing her performance in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” on Broadway.
- Read Michael Kimmelman’s article on the Frick Collection’s renovation and Holland Cotter’s review of its collection, both featured in The Times, ahead of its New York reopening next month.
Musical Accompaniment
While preparing your shrimp, consider listening to Chappell Roan’s country-infused song, “The Giver,” for musical accompaniment. Enjoy your weekend.