Market Update- Feb 11th

Featured Specialty Seafood:

JOHN DORY

Product of: New Zealand
Catch Method: Longline

John Dory, also known as St. Peters Fish, is a deep sea fish with a flattened body, unique coloring and distinct markings of a single large dark spot on each side. John Dory has a firm meat that cooks up moist with a mild, and slightly sweet flavor. Since the fillets are thin and lean, prep will not take long and will require attention. Fillets can be poached, steamed, sauteed or broiled.

ORA KING SALMON

Product Of: Marlborough Sounds, NZ

Ora King have an elegant balance of sweet and umami flavors, complementing a wide variety of ingredients. The texture is buttery and soft due to its unique muscle structure and cuts well.

ATLANTIC HALIBUT

Product Of: Canada
Catch Method: Hook and Line

While the fishing has slowed significantly due to weather issues, we have secured a great amount of Halibut for your Valentine’s Day Menu!

Specialty Seafood Availability:

Kvaroy Arctic Salmon
King Salmon, USA
Arctic Char, Iceland
Cod Loins, Iceland
Jumbo Fluke, USA
Haddock, USA
John Dory, New Zealand
Monkfish Fillet, USA
Ocean Perch, Canada
Boston Pollock, USA
Wild Striped Bass, USA

Pacifico Striped Bass, Mexico
Sole 4-6, USA
Bronzini, Greece
Barramundi, Singapore
Redfish, USA
Castalia Blue Hole Trout, Ohio-USA
Fresh Rock Shrimp 16/20, USA
Atl. Halibut, Canada
Pacific Dover Sole, USA

Sturgeon, USA
Yellowfin Tuna, #1 and 2+, USA
Swordfish, USA
Mahi Mahi, Ecuador
Mero, Chilean Sea Bass
Bluenose Fillet
Black Grouper, Mexico
Red Grouper, USA
American Red Snapper, USA
Caribbean red Snapper, Mexico

Market Updates:

Striped Bass pricing is steady, however fishing is expected to slow with anticipated weather.
Atlantic Salmon market has been steady and consistent.
East Coast landings have been limited which has increased the pricing on all fronts. Flounder and Black Bass fishing has not been great, however we are expecting increased landings over the weekend.
Lake Fishing has been rough due to the extreme cold temps. Walleye is hard to come by, however perch has been more readily available.
Tuna pricing has been favorable with strong landings from all ports.
Landings in Iceland still remain strong, with excellent quality Cod, as well as beautiful aquaculture raised Arctic Char.
Live Lobster prices are increasing as expected with Valentine’s Day, as well as weather which has been keeping the boats in.
Another reminder that it is going to be a rough year for U10 and U8 scallops.

East Coast Oyster Availability:

Fortune | PEI Canada
12 ct/ 25 ct / Clean shells, always uniform in size and a super fresh flavor.
Whaleback | Damariscotta River, New Castle, ME
Rugged brine, followed by hefty midtones and an abrupt clean finish
Boomamoto | Barnstable, MA
2.5″/ Impeccably clean, bright and lively their naturally smooth shells are polished, round and firm. Always creamy, petite and deeply cupped with a mind-blowing sweet finish
Mookiemoto | Damariscotta River, Maine
2-2.5″/ Sweet, approachable oyster- East coast taste with west coast style
Sweet Island Kiss | PEI, Canada
2.5-3″/ A salty punch with a grassy but crisp fresh finish, and a meat yield that is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Moondancers | Damariscotta River, ME
Very briny with a sweet finish
French Kiss | Neguac, NB, Canada
2.5” / Deeply cupped with a briny liquor, profound salinity and a mild, sweet finish
Duxbury Standard | Duxbury, MA
3.5″ / Very crisp brine with buttery meats.

Great White | Barnstable, MA
3.5″/ Moderate salt content with prolonged sweet ocean finish
Fireside | Crowes Pasture Beach, MA
Being on miles of sandy tidal flats cleaned by 12 foot tides, we see a clean oyster both inside and out. Known for their plump meats, medium brine, notes of umami and a clean sweet mineral finish.
Belon | Quahog Bay Harpswell, ME
3-4.5″/ Strong brine with intense copper finish
Boomamoto | Barnstable, MA
2.5″/ Impeccably clean, bright and lively their naturally smooth shells are polished, round and firm. Always creamy, petite and deeply cupped with a mind-blowing sweet finish
Cupid’s Arrow | Damariscotta River ME, USA
2.5-3″/ Full & pleasantly firm meat complimented with a bright burst of brine which yields to a medium sweetness
Sex on the Beach | Barnstable, MA
Protected from weather, these grants are able to grow their oysters in cages with no lids! Big tides and fresh water food source gives these oysters their plump meats, perfect brine, and a clean, sweet mineral taste.

West Coast Oyster Availability:

Tide Point | Willapa Bay, WA
Medium brine, and a clean, slightly sweet finish. A strong shell, a short and deep cup, and a full meat with little room for liquor.
Big Cove | Southern South Puget Sound, WA
3″/ Mildly salty & very sweet with a fruity, melon like finish

Hammersley | Hammersley Inlet
Big, plump, deeply fluted and unsubtle. Full flavored with a strong cucumber finish
Deep Bay | Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Clean with a good brine for a west coast oyster. Good salt content with a sweet cucumber finish.