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Swordfish
Swordfish is harvested worldwide in deep temperate and tropical seas. Swordfish is one of several large fish known as billfish. Highly recognizable due to its sharp, pointed bill, which it uses for protection and hunting its prey, swordfish is available year-round. Longlines are the most common gear for catching swordfish worldwide, but because of the by catch problems, it is preferred as “best choice” to be caught with harpoon and handline.
Swordfish is low in calories (130 calories per 3 oz.) and high in protein (22g). It is mildly sweet with a moist, meaty texture with 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
Crawfish supplies are staying consistent although there has been some decrease in overall size. The weather in south Louisiana is still mild for this time of year, so we expect the catch to stay up for the next couple of weeks.
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Halibut
The season is rocking on. The halibut looks great. Size 10-20 is the best value, but we are bringing in larger fish as well.
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Soft shell crabs
The season is rocking on. The halibut looks great. Size 10-20 is the best value, but we are bringing in larger fish as well.
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Salmon
Canadian and North Sea salmon fillet prices continue to be high due to high demand. Lent is over, but prices are still strong. Chilean fillets are dropping a bit.
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Wild Salmon
We will be receiving our first shot of Copper River salmon at the beginning of next week.
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Prices are up on 100 count sacks and four pound gallons. In May, the oyster harvesters must have their oysters under refrigeration within four hours of harvest in order for them to be sold as shell stock (100 count sacks). This will prevent the smaller companies from having 100 count sacks available. This also drives the market up. We will have product available for our loyal customers.
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We have some beautiful snapper in. Catches are up a bit and prices better.
Looks like U/10 dry scallops are going to be tight for the next two years. The quotes are shrinking, and the product projections are not looking good. Prices have already begun to rise.
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Prices seem to be moving back up.
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Mahi is around, but prices are still strong.
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We are seeing more varieties with the weather improving.
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Grouper is really coming in now. Prices are nice.
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Our farmed striped bass is from right here in Texas. It is harvested, transported, prepared, and shipped under controlled temps. This increases the quality and shelf life for you.
This is a fantastic fish for any application and is consistently the freshest fish we have.
Black Drum
Black drum is still tight, and prices are still high. This is still a great fish for the price.
We are seeing some domestic meat now. Get your pre-orders in, and we will do our best to fill them.
Prices are steady but quality is great!!! Farmed right here in Texas.
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Mongchong, Opah, and Barracuda
We have a variety of seabass options. We have H&G sized 20-30 kg and 30+ kg, as well as fillets cut from those sizes. Get with your sales rep for details.
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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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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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Rainbow ‘Green’, Golden, and Ruby trout
Green trout is what the guys on the farm call the regular rainbow trout. Since they have ruby and golden as well, it is just a term they use to distinguish between the three. Our ‘green’ trout is what every sales person calls rainbow trout. Red and golden continue to be very tight. The end is not in sight yet.