Gulf Oysters
People love to eat oysters, and Gulf oysters are particularly a favorite. Whether you eat them in moderation or by the dozen, mollusks provide a low calorie protein that are an excellent source of zinc, vitamin B-12, and omega-3 fatty acids. Oysters grow like weeds down in the Gulf. They are still natural-set and still wild. The lower salinity levels of the Gulf have protected wild oysters from certain diseases in a way that hasn’t happened in the Chesapeake. A must for every menu.
Notes from our buyer
Tuna prices are still high. The catches are still low, and the boats are demanding the high prices. The old days of some areas being cheaper seem to be gone. With the technology we have today, everyone knows the prices around the world.
Mahi Mahi
Prices are up a little bit. Ecuador and Panama are catching, and Costa Rica should be coming on soon. Their season usually begins this month.
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Stone crab claws are looking beautiful. Get them while the season lasts.
Oysters are looking great and are abundant. It’s time to run some happy hour specials.
Salmon fillets
We offer Bay of Fundy, North Sea, and Chilean salmon fillets. All are beautiful, so take your pick.
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We have some nice Lucky Lime, Pickle Point, Raspberry Point, and Plymouth Rock oysters, all from the east coast. We have a promotion going on the Raspberry Point oysters – order two cases, get a beautiful Raspberry Point hat!!!
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We will have some nice swordfish for the weekend.
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The Grouper is looking amazing. Great blackened or grilled.
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We will be receiving North Sea whole salmon – Norwegian, Scottish, and Faroe Island – for the weekend.
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Striped Bass
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.
Halibut
Fresh halibut is pretty much done for the season. We are looking into a refreshed program. Please get with your sales rep if you are interested.
Black Drum
We will have some nice drum for the week. This fish is very affordable and great in any application.
Fresh Crabmeat
Lane Snapper
Lane Snappers have tightened up. We should have some next week.
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Domestic Catfish
Prices are holding steady for now. Quality is great.
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Scallops
Pricing is steady and quality is great.
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Mongchong, Opah, and Barracuda
Seabass
We offer 20-30 kg seabass as well as pre-cut fillets. 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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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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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.