Branzini
Branzini is a silver-skinned fish that goes by many names including European sea bass, spigola, loup de mer, branzino and lubina. It is found in the waters in and around Europe, including the eastern Atlantic Ocean (from Norway to Senegal), the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. It has a medium-textured, delicate-flavored flesh and few small bones. It’s a prized fish in Greek, Italian, and Spanish cuisines, and is often prepared grilled, baked, poached, steamed, or braised whole.
Notes from our buyer
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American Red Snapper
We will be receiving a nice shot of American red snapper this week. Some are 4-10 and others are 10 up. Very beautiful fish!!!
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Wild Salmon
We are still receiving Copper River sockeyes and wild kings. The kings should be at a nice price, so let’s feature some wild kings!
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Swordfish
Prices are right and production is rolling. Take advantage of this while it lasts.
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Grouper
We will be receiving some beautiful red 10-20 grouper this week. This is great for bar food and center of the plate applications.
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Gulf Oysters
Summer temps are here and causing the yields on the oysters to decrease. That means the meat in the shell will be smaller and the gallon oysters will be as well. This should continue until the temp begins to drop.
Whole Salmon
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.
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Striped Bass
Due to higher feed costs, the price of the bass will be up a little next week.
Halibut
We have some beautiful halibut in. Keep it on the special board; it won’t be around forever.
Redfish
Due to higher feed costs, the price of the redfish will be up a little next week.
Black Drum
Summer is here and drum prices are up. The product is beautiful and still at a nice price, just a little more than before.
Tuna
Prices are up a bit, but still better than several months ago.
Mahi Mahi
Mahi has tightened up this week. Very little product available and prices are high.
Fresh Crabmeat
The season is upon us and availability is strong.
We will be receiving some steelhead for the weekend.
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Marlin
We will have a nice shot of marlin for the weekend.
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Domestic Catfish
Prices are nice and production is good on 5-7 sizes and up.
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Scallops
Pricing is steady and quality is great.
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Scottish Salmon Fillets
Prices are steady, and the product is excellent.
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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.
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Seabass
We offer 20-30 kg seabass as well as pre-cut fillets. Get with your sales rep for details.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Green, Golden, and Ruby trout
Trout projections look good on the green trout. The Golden and Ruby tout are not growing out as fast as the green. Product is tight.