-Swordfish

Swordfish is a highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are harvested worldwide in deep temperate and tropical seas year-round. Swordfish is low in calories (130 calories per 3 oz.) and high in protein (22g). It is mildly sweet with a moist, meaty texture and moderately high fat content. The flesh can range from white/ivory to pink or orange. The color variations do not reflect quality. All swordfish meat turns beige in color after cooking.

FDA note: Swordfish have high levels of methyl-mercury, so the FDA advises that pregnant women, nursing women, women of childbearing age, and young children avoid eating swordfish.

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Notes from our buyer

East Coast Oysters

Oyster supply usually tightens up from spring to summer every year, but this year is worse due to the late spring and harsh weather, in addition to the gulf shortages. Be sure to sign up for the weekly East Coast Oyster list and let your Fruge sales rep know if you need flavor profiles or are requesting a specific oyster. Pre-orders are the best way to ensure availability of your favorite oyster. Product is minimal this week. Connecticut is closed this week due to rain, but we should see product by the middle of next week. Belons are tight, but Pemaquids are a good option.

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Redfish

This product is grown right here in Texas, which gives you the freshest fish possible.  We order this product straight from the farm, so keep us informed if your usages change, so we can be sure to keep you supplied with the freshest product.

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Salmon

Chilean salmon prices are still moving upward.  Product is still tight in the market while recovering from the Easter Holiday downtime and in anticipation of the Mother’s Day downtime.  They certainly do love holidays in Chile.  Canadian salmon prices are steady this week.  We have Faroe Island Salmon in C-trim if you are looking for a lower price on a North Sea product.  Check with your sales rep for case discounts if you are a volume user.  Ask your sales rep about our whole Bakkafrost product and let them know if you would like to schedule a cutting.

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Gulf Oysters

The season has ended.  All gulf oysters are now coming from private leases.  Louisiana has begun to transplant and has a time temperature matrix of 1 hour which makes it difficult to have white tag available.  Texas has a 3 hour Time Temperature Matrix through June and will move to a 1 hour for July and August.  Half shell and gallon production will remain tight through the summer.

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American Red Snapper

We have beautiful American Red and Lane Snapper in house. Cost has bumped up slightly, with limited product due to the high winds.

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Halibut
Beautiful 10/20, 20/40, and 40/60 product arriving today.  With direct shipments out of Alaska, it doesn’t get any fresher.

Scallops

Scallop prices remain high and are going to stay high. We don’t see any end in sight on the cost of scallops. There is a good supply of the larger scallops but the market is tight on the smaller stuff.

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Tuna

Prices are good and the product is beautiful.  #1 Product has been a little tight, but we will have product for the weekend.  Prices will start to move up as the availability decreases due to the moon cycles beginning this week and through Mother’s Day.

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Grouper

The grouper supply has improved this last week with both fillets and whole readily available.

Drum is a constant hit and miss right now due to the winds, as we buy this product direct from the boat in Louisiana.  We are crossing our fingers and hoping for a shipment later this week.

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