Market Report: October 29, 2012

October 30, 2012

 

Stone Crab Claws

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Florida Stone Crab Claws

Stone crabs are distinguished by their dark, brownish-red or tan shells, which are mottled gray when they are adults. This species has black-tipped claws, one larger than the other, and a smooth, shiny, round shell surface. Cooked meat is white. Stone crabs have very little body meat; their only product form is the enormous claw with adjoining knuckles. Fishermen catch the crab, remove the claw then return the crab to the ocean so it can grow another.

Nothing compares to taking large bites of crab. Dipped in butter or a sauce, stone crabs are a treat.

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Notes from our buyer

Tuna

Tuna has gone right back up in price.  I hope it dips again next week.

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Mahi Mahi

We are seeing some nice prices on mahi.  It’s time to get this fish back on the menu.

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Stone Crab Claws

The high winds were affecting the ability for the fisherman to check their traps.  We have some coming in, but the price is up since availability is down.

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Gulf Oysters

Oysters are looking great and are abundant.  It’s time to run some happy hour specials.

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Salmon fillets

We offer Bay of Fundy, North Sea, and Chilean salmon fillets.  All are beautiful, so take your pick.

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East Coast Oysters

We are getting in some great new oysters such as Lucky Lime oysters and Plymouth Rock oysters.  Please get with your sales person for details and pre-orders.

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Swordfish

We will have some nice swordfish for the weekend.

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Grouper

Grouper is available and great for features.

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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.

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Halibut

We have some beautiful halibut in.  Keep it on the special board; it won’t be around forever.

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Redfish

Production is back to normal and I hope it lasts.

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Black Drum

We will have some nice drum for the week.  This fish is very affordable and great in any application.

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Fresh Crabmeat

Fresh domestic crab meat is tightening up a little.  As the summer ends, it becomes more difficult to get what we want.
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Steelhead

Steelhead will be in for the weekend.

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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

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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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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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.