Market Report: April 30, 2012

May 2, 2012

Wild King Salmon

 

Wild King Salmon…

Wild king salmon is found swimming in the Gulf of Alaska, but its country of origin is Canada. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or preparing that special meal in the kitchen, wild king salmon fillets are perfect for every dining occasion. King salmon is well known for it’s full rich flavor and tender meat that always melts in your mouth. If you’ve never had wild Alaska king salmon before, you’ll be in awe after your first bite.

 

Notes From Our Buyer

Gulf Oysters 

The public season has closed in Texas.  This means that only people with private leases will be able to harvest oysters in Texas. This also means the price on sacks has jumped up quite a bit.  We will have product, and will continue to have product, for all our loyal customers.

Trout 6 oz Natural Cut
We will start bringing in this product as a great lunch item for your menu or special board.  Is has a great presentation and good food cost.

Wild King Salmon
We will have some beautiful wild king salmon from the Gulf of Alaska all week.  Get it while it lasts.

Striped Bass
Beautiful farm-raised Texas striped bass is a perfect sustainable option for any menu!  The fish is kept below 38 degrees from the time it is harvested from the water to the time it hits your door.

East Coast Soft Shells

We will be receiving some whales and jumbos for the weekend.  Please place your pre-orders before they are all gone.

Swordfish

We will have a nice shot of swordfish for the weekend.

Halibut

We have some really nice halibut with great prices.  The season only lasts a little while, so get it while it lasts.

Redfish

Redfish is really tight.  Our friends at the farm are keeping a close eye on inventory so they do not run out.  A great alternative for this product is black drum!!!

Whole Salmon

We will have some large and medium salmon for the weekend.

Black Drum

This is a fantastic fish.  Great blackened, fried, baked, grilled, or any way you choose.  It is also great on the food cost!!!

Tuna

Tuna has been super tight this week.  Prices continue to be strong.

Mahi Mahi

We will be receiving a good shot of mahi this weekend. Prices are better, but not where we want them to be for sure.

Fresh Crabmeat

The season is getting started.  Prices should continue to fall as the catches increase.

American Red Snapper

High winds have prevented the fisherman to fish.  We are planning to have some beautiful fish for Saturday delivery.

Steelhead

Steelhead is a great feature for your menu.  It is affordable and can be used in a variety of cooking methods.

Marlin

We will have some beautiful Marlin all week.

Domestic Catfish

Availability is good and prices are right.  Skip swai and sell domestic!!!

Scallops

Scallop prices are steady right now.  Product looks great and tastes even better.

Scottish Salmon Fillets

Supply is tight and prices are steady.

Mongchong, Opah, and Barracuda

Looking for something from Hawaii???  We have a great partner over there that supplies us with fantastic fish from the Hawaiian waters.

Seabass

We offer 20-30 kg seabass as well as pre-cut fillets.  Get with your sales rep for details.

East Coast Oysters

Frugé has a wide variety of East Coast oysters available.  We send out an availability list each week of what we have to offer.  If you are not yet receiving this list, please get with your sales rep and they will gladly add you to the email list.

Cod, Sole, and Haddock

These East Coast treats are a great change to your feature board!  With the movement of business travelers and transplants from all over, you don’t want to miss out on some great valued fish to add to your menu or feature board.  We only bring in what you want, so get your pre-orders in now.

Live Lobsters

We offer a full range of sizes of live lobsters straight from Maine and Canada.  Order today, and we will get them to you tomorrow.

Green, Golden, and Ruby trout

Trout projections look good on the green trout.  The golden and ruby are much better than before, but could still be a little tight.