–Mahi Mahi is a tropical, warm water fish, Mahi (or Mahi Mahi) is referred to as “dolphin fish” (not to be confused with “flipper”). They get their name from swimming with the mammal dolphin. A full flavored fish with meat that is firm and quite versatile in cooking. Great for grilling, deep frying, stir frying and recently a popular ingredient in tacos. Darker in appearance, the Mahi meat has become increasingly popular for chefs looking for a more exotic variety for their menu.
We have Fresh Domestic Crabmeat and Fresh Non Domestic Crab from Mexico & Venezuela. The availability on Non Domestic crab is starting to be limited. And prices are still up on the domestic. Call your sales rep today for more information.
Arctic Char is a unique strain of saltwater char sustainably farm-raised in Iceland. Often compared to salmon and trout, Arctic Char has a distinct, sweet buttery flavor and firm pink flesh that sets it apart from other fish on the market. We get this in twice a week; ask your sales rep for more info.
We have a great selection of oysters this week. Make sure you are on our East Coast oyster list that we send out every week. We have access to several varieties each week. Large Pemaquids and Falmouth Oysters are great picks this week.
With Hurricane Nate, Louisiana has closed oyster harvesting area 1-13. The water in these areas will have to be tested to reopen, which will take some time. At this point the earliest it will open is Friday 10/13/2017, but that is not a definite. Texas has opened a few private lease areas; however nothing is available to harvest. For now, it looks like it will be next week before we start seeing any gulf oyster sacks.
Murder Point Oysters are out of Porterville Bay in Alabama near what was once called Myrtle Point. Legend has it that a dispute over an oyster lease in the area lead to a fatal fight. In 1927, locals renamed the area Murder Point and the rest is history. Murder Point oysters are the product of an off-bottom, intensive aquaculture. Australian Longline cages are used to grow and nurture Murder Point oysters throughout the growing season. This off-bottom method allows the oysters to move up and down in the water column, allowing them to be flavored by different pressures, temperatures, and food sources.
The Redfish and Striped bass farm are back online. Extra Jumbo Redfish (3lb and up) have a good availability right now. Jumbo Redfish (2.5-3 lb.) availability is starting to improve. Striped Bass is a great option this time of year as well.
This salmon is naturally raised; Antibiotic Free, Chemical Free, Preservative Free, and Hormone Free. The feed is comprised of all natural and sustainable resources. And unlike other farm raised salmon Wild Isle Salmon is raised in the open ocean of the Shetland Islands, and not in a Loch or Bay like other farms raised salmons.
Black Drum availability has continued to be limited. Bad weather from Hurricane Nate has limited the time the boats can be out. We expect to have another landing in time for the weekend.
Seabass
We currently carry H&G 10-15 kg & H&G 20-30 KG Chilean Seabass. Seabass prices are finally starting to dip slightly.
Rainbow Trout is continuing to experience a slowdown in production at the farms. Availability is improving; however we continue to get shorted by the farms. Some of this is due to summer months, along with decrease in egg production. The Ruby Trout farms have also started to see a slowdown due to a decrease in egg production. Price increase will be in effect this week on all Ruby Trout. Frozen trout is another alternative. Get with your sales rep for pricing and availability.
The All Natural Ocean Trout (Steelhead) is an amazing sashimi quality ocean trout with a higher fat content then salmon and a great flavor that lends itself to any type of cooking or smoking.
