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Zora's Founded in 1956, Zora’s Seafood Market has been a cherished institution in Wilmington, anchoring the vibrant Castle Street community.

Zora's has earned the reputation for its exceptionally fresh, locally sourced seafood & welcoming atmosphere.

Perfect Blueline Tilefish. Fresh in at Zora’s.
10/15/2026

Perfect Blueline Tilefish. Fresh in at Zora’s.

10/15/2026
Still got a few of them massive Croakers on ice. Get them while you can.
10/15/2026

Still got a few of them massive Croakers on ice. Get them while you can.

Lots of Grouper Goodies to satisfy your appetite, from fillet to collar.
10/15/2026

Lots of Grouper Goodies to satisfy your appetite, from fillet to collar.

One of our Fish Listers snagged a pound of our fresh shrimp today, she made honey & lime shrimp using our freshly landed...
10/14/2026

One of our Fish Listers snagged a pound of our fresh shrimp today, she made honey & lime shrimp using our freshly landed NC local shrimp. Looks gorgeous! We still have a fresh box of shrimp, but it’s selling fast. Get them while you can!

**Hot Honey Speckled Sea Trout**Delicate, mild, and flaky, speckled trout is lean, so this version leans on butter and a...
10/14/2026

**Hot Honey Speckled Sea Trout**

Delicate, mild, and flaky, speckled trout is lean, so this version leans on butter and a lighter touch with the heat. Ready in about 15 minutes.

**Ingredients**
- 4 speckled sea trout fillets, skin on
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes (or 2 tsp hot sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Fresh parsley or chives, to finish

**Method**
1. Warm honey, chili flakes, garlic, and 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over low heat for 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and set aside.
2. Pat the fillets very dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Place fillets skin side down and press gently for 10 seconds.
4. Cook 3 minutes until the skin is crisp. Add the remaining butter, flip, and cook 1 minute more, spooning butter over the top.
5. Plate and drizzle with the hot honey. Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

**Tip:** Trout is thin and cooks fast. Pull it as soon as it turns opaque, since it will keep cooking on the plate.

Serve with creamy grits, roasted potatoes, or a simple arugula salad.

Save this for your next fish night and tell me what you’d serve it with.

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Lovely fresh NC head-on shrimp, fresh in this morning!
10/14/2026

Lovely fresh NC head-on shrimp, fresh in this morning!

Ooh look at these Flounder, fresh in today! Get thee to Zora’s!
10/14/2026

Ooh look at these Flounder, fresh in today! Get thee to Zora’s!

We’ve got some massive Croakers fresh in this morning. A couple of these beasts are nearly 2lbs!
10/14/2026

We’ve got some massive Croakers fresh in this morning. A couple of these beasts are nearly 2lbs!

Address

1411 Castle Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19107630992

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