Barramundi and Lobster Rolls

 

Hey Y'all, One of my all time favorite fish is back tomorrow - barramundi! Yes, it is a farmed fish but it is a truly wonderful fish that meets all my standards for healthy aquaculture. No preventive antibiotics, no growth hormones, big open pens with low pen density. What's not to love? If you have been around the block with me, you know that years ago I promoted this fish but lost my source. Barramundi fans were saddened by this but now I have found a good place to get it! If you're unfamiliar with barramundi, it's a fish that originates from Australia. Barramundi has pearly-pink flesh when raw and cooks up flaky white and firm plus it has a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. It's very versatile as it is great roasted, grilled, sautéed, or steamed. Did You Know? You can peel and devein shrimp with just a fork? Chef Jon shows you how here. This past weekend, my daughter's neighborr was gifted some shell-on, vein-in shrimp. Apparently, she has never had to devein shrimp but this video was super helpful and easy to follow! Kvarøy Arctic Salmon from Norway Pronounced KWA-RAY, this gorgeous salmon is available in our stores now! Kvarøy Arctic salmon has double the omega-3 content of other farmed salmon. This has been achieved naturally by using fermented microalgae as a sustainable source of omega-3s. Kvarøy is from Norway and if you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

Lobster Rolls Are Back! Did you see our banners? LOBSTER ROLLS ARE BACK!! We are making them as fast as we can but the crowds got ahead of us in Johns Creek on Thursday. Never fear - more are on the way today! Only $14.99 each and as you probably know, they are worth every penny. One customer even stated: "The best ever!!!! I've tried them all over the USA and yours by far are the best!!" We agree but you be the judge ;)

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Copper River Salmon Copper River sockeye will be in all stores today at a much more reasonable price of $29.99/lb. Stop by ASAP because we are only getting 10 lbs. per store and it will go fast!

Mercato Delivery Just a reminder, you can always get us delivered with Mercato! It's also a great way to see availability before you come in.

Special Starting 06/05: (Until 06/10) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Barramundi $17.99/lb Barramundi with Lemon Butter Sauce This recipe for barramundi is high in protein, low in carbs, sugar, and sodium plus the rich taste of the recipe is the dieter’s perfect food to make them feel as though they are NOT on a diet.

Catch-To-Go This Week Rainbow Trout w/ Parmesan Broccoli Medley and Italian Pico de Gallo

Next week's Catch to Go is Honey Jalapeno Salmon with Zucchini. (A little switch up on the dish to keep things interesting! Cooking with Chopped Champion, Chef Jon Check out here how Chef Jon conquers a blender béarnaise. AMAZING!

And Finally I hope you had a chance to watch Chef Jon on Monday win Chopped. Seeing someone you know and love looking like a star on TV is so much fun. I don't know if you caught it during the show or on Jon's social media but Jon is a man who has truly battled some demons, namely addiction. When he came to work for me he had already started down the road to recovery and even then, at the beginning of the journey, he showed incredibly fortitude and self-awareness. From the day I first interviewed him (and asked the obvious question - Why on earth would YOU want to work for ME?), I have been profoundly impressed with the man that he is. I am proud beyond measure to know him and call him my friend. If you are struggling with your own addictions, take heart. Like Jon, the recovery process could bring out all that is good in you. Blessings, Kathleen