–Mahi Mahi

A tropical, warm water fish, Mahi (or Mahi Mahi) is referred to as “dolphin fish” (not to be confused with “flipper”). They get their name from swimming with the mammal dolphin. A full flavored fish with meat that is firm and quite versatile in cooking. Great for grilling, deep frying, stir frying and recently a popular ingredient in tacos. Darker in appearance, the Mahi meat has become increasingly popular for chefs looking for a more exotic variety for their menu. #FrugeSeafood

 

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Notes from our buyer

Canadian Salmon

Canadian salmon is extremely tight and if you can find it prices are crazy high. This is due to some of the farms being closed for the holiday and the price increase on the European salmon. We expect this to stay high for a few weeks and then begin to fall in Mid-January. It appears that the farms are starting back up and running production.

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East Coast Oysters

Several varieties of east coast oysters are available, including Chesapeake Bay, Wellfleet and James River.

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Redfish

Redfish supply has picked up and we are able to get our hands on all sizes. This product is grown right here in Texas, which give you the freshest fish possible. A new shipment of product is schedule to arrive on Thursday.

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Halibut

Currently we are pulling in some great Atlantic Halibut 40-60 lbs fish.  Supply remains tight and this is driving the price through the roof. We expect another shipment in early next week.

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Salmon

Chilean salmon prices are back on the rise. The strikes in Chile have really caused some real problem with supplies, most of the farms are unable to get product exported out of the country. Hopeful the strikes will be lifted shortly. The real surprise is what the European market has done this week. Prices of raw material jumped over a dollar a pound and has sent shock waves in the salmon market.

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Gulf Oysters

We are seeing a good supply of sacks and gallons with most of our oyster coming out of Texas. We are seeing a good supply selects gallons. This week we are seeing some closing in some of the areas in Texas, but still have product coming out of the southern coast of Texas.

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American Red Snapper

American red snapper supply has tightened due to the holiday, most boats are still docked. They are scheduled to head out right after the New Year, so supplies should pick up. We can get you the size that you want, just ask!

Scallops

Scallop prices remain high and are only going to clime until early next year.  There is a good supply of the larger scallops but it is tight on the smaller stuff.

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Tuna

The market has tighten up, especially on the domestic product. We have been able to pull some beautiful Yellow fins in from Coast Rica.

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Mahi Mahi and Sword

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Grouper

Red Grouper is tight in the market place this week, so we have brought in some great looking Black Grouper.  Let us know if you would like us to cut it for you or send it whole.

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Many of you may be considering black drum as an alternative to redfish.  As the temperature states to fall we are seeing a better supply of drum. This time of the year we seem to see more smaller fish 1-4 lbs.

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