We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shad is a fairly healthy fish that's low in mercury and high in omega-3 fatty acids and can be delicious if prepared the right way. We talked ...

For a traditional spring dinner you can cook shad roe to accompany the fillets. Season the roe with salt and pepper to taste, lightly coat in flour and cook just as you would the fillets. Garnish with ...

OLD SAYBROOK -- John Downie, bakemaster for the shad bake here in Old Saybrook, tells me the secret of his planked shad is the planks themselves. The thick oak board to which the shad fillets are ...