Market Report: August 3, 2015

August 13, 2015

rockfish

Rockfish

Rockfish known as an American Treasure, are most commonly found near-shore on the west coast. Commonly known as Pacific rockfish, Pacific cod or Pacific snapper. While there are taste differences in several varieties, all rockfish are firm, lean and mild-flavored. There are more than 70 different varieties of this bass-like fish. The main differences between the varieties are in its texture.

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Notes from our buyer

Alaskan Wild Salmon

We are getting nice Cook Inlet Sockeye. Prices and availability are still looking very good. Coho salmon is also available upon request.  King Salmon availability is tightening up.

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Halibut
This week we have 40-60 H&G Alaskan halibut. The halibut boats have slowed down a bit as they focus on the wild salmon season.

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American Red Snapper
We were able to get fish from Galveston this week. Whole fish ranging in size from 1-2, 2-4, and 4-8.

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Golden Tile
Very nice 4-8lbs whole Golden Tile have hit the door from Galveston, TX this week.

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Fresh Crabmeat
Domestic Crabmeat season has arrived! Prices have come down, and we are getting in twice a week from Louisiana. Call your sales rep today for more info.

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Clams Mussels

Littleneck Clams are available this week. P.E.I. mussels are back in on a regular basis.

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Artic Char

Arctic Charr is a unique strain of saltwater charr sustainably farm-raised in Iceland. Often compared to salmon and trout, Arctic Charr has a distinct, sweet buttery flavor and firm pink flesh that sets it apart from other fish on the market.

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East Coast Oysters 
We have a good variety of oysters this week from the East Coast. Make sure you are on our East Coast oyster list that we send out every week.

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Gulf Oysters 
Gulf sacks and gallons are available. This week we have standard gallons, select gallons and oyster jars.

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Redfish & Striped Bass
The availability on jumbo sized redfish (2.5-3lb) has improved. Extra Jumbo (3lb and up) are in decent supply. Striped Bass is a great option this time of year as well.
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Salmon

Chilean Salmon prices are up due to high demand. North Sea Salmon prices continue to rise this week.  With many of the farms closed for Holiday and Vacations, has caused the prices to rise.  We should see prices come back down in 2 to 3 weeks.

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Wild Isles Organic Salmon

This E.U Certified Organic salmon is unlike any other farm raised salmon where it is raised in the open ocean of the Shetland Islands, and not in a Loch or Bay like other farms raised salmons. Its certified sustainable aquaculture methods are free from all antibiotics, hormones, & GMO, and its feed is certified organic and uses no synthetic coloring or pigments added.

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Scallops 
Scallop prices are holding steady this week. We expect decent supplies for the coming weeks.

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Tuna 
Tuna production looks to be on the upswing.  We expect a decent amount of fish landing within the next week.  We will have great 2+ and #1 H&G fish later this week.

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Grouper 

Grouper production is easing up.  We have black grouper in this week.  We can also get  Yellowedge Grouper from the Gulf upon request.

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Black Drum
Storms have limited the catch, so product might by limited. We will have fish that will arrive from Hackberry, LA, this week.

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Seabass 
We have a variety of seabass options.  We continue to carry H&G 20-30 kg as well as a smaller 10-20 kg if that is more of what you’re looking for. Prices are moving up.

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Crawfish
Crawfish season has ended.  We have Frozen Cooked Crawfish for your whole crawfish needs.

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Swordfish

Swordfish is running good this week out of Costa Rica with decent prices.

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Wolfish
Ever tried it? This is a great fish that is perfect for grilling or baking. The ferocious-looking wolfish gets its name from the sharp, protruding teeth it uses to feast on lobsters, clams and other shellfish.  Found from southern New England to Greenland and the Barents Sea, the bottom dwelling cold water creature is primarily a bycatch of trawl fisheries targeting cod, haddock and other ground fish. Iceland, which has a direct fishery for the species, is the largest producer.

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Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout 
The trout supply seems to be stable.  The variety of the cuts and sizes of this fish never cease to amaze me.  There are many options to meet your menu specifications.

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Wild Isles Ocean Trout 

The All Natural Ocean Trout (Steelhead)  is an amazing sashimi quality ocean trout with a higher fat content then salmon and a great flavor that lends itself to any type of cooking or smoking.