New Year's Eve Hours, Recipes, and Hangover Cures

 

Happy Thursday from the Catch Crew! Special Hours This Week Just a reminder that we close tomorrow, New Year's Eve, at 3pm and we're closed Saturday, New Year's Day. We'll resume our regular hours on Sunday, January 2nd. It's going to be a busy Thursday and Friday so hurry in as fast as you can - just be safe in all the rain! Seafood in the New Year Across the globe, many cultures enjoy seafood on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. It's believed that eating seafood on the first day of the year will bring a year of luck, prosperity, and good health. In China, fish are believed to be lucky because their scales resemble coins, and they swim in schools which invoke the idea of abundance. Here are a few recipes that you could try either New Year's Eve or for a New Year's Day brunch:  Oysters on the Half Shell with Ceviche Topping - these raw oysters are topped with a crunchy, spicy mix of diced cucumber, chiles, and pear. Salmon & Citrus Salad Poppy Seed Dressing - tangy grapefruit and creamy avocado - does it get better than that? Scallops Benedict with Brown Butter Hollandaise - this new take on a classic is guaranteed to start your day off right. Chilean Sea Bass with Butter & Herbs - such an easy and simple dish that is rich in flavor.

Hangover Cure It is a little-known fact that New Year's Eve hangovers can be instantly cured by a breakfast of smoked salmon. Yes! It's true! The delicious flavor of our smoked salmon is guaranteed to make you forget your headache! Choose from our hickory roasted salmon or our cold smoked salmon. Both pair well with our mustard sauce, too.

Catch-To-Go This Week and Next

Until Sunday, we'll have Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Cheesy Grits and Broccoli.

Starting Monday, we'll have Horseradish Crusted Mahi with Creamy Green Beans.

We are so thankful for all of your support this year. We hope you have a safe New Year's Eve and we'll catch you in the new year!

Holiday Ordering, Clams, and Happy Holidays

 

Hey Y'all, I hope you are doing well and not stressing too much about the holiday next week. I've spoken with many of you over the last few days who are confused about how we are doing the Christmas ordering this year, so let me clear this up for you. All of your orders for Christmas need to come to us today and the orders you place have to be picked up by this Sunday. It's not the same as years past and that's because, well, nothing is the same as years past. We just don't have the staff to take the orders and pack the orders and organize the pickups. I promise to do my best to keep all the Christmas hits well stocked in our cases. Hopefully my best will be good enough. Good news! We are now open 7 days a week again so you can come see us on Tuesdays.

Species Spotlight: Clams Clams are a big deal at Christmas so just in case you were interested, here's a bit about the kinds of clams you could pick up here at Kathleen's Catch next week (while supplies last). These are all hard-shell clams - soft shell clams are available sometimes but we won't be bringing them in next week. For better or for worse, southerners are generally not soft-shell clam fans. Littlenecks (named after Littleneck Bay at Long Island, NY) are the smallest commonly available size of east coast hard shell clam with 10-13 per lb. and a 1” hinge. Littlenecks are the best choice for eating on the half-shell (raw) because they are tender, sweet and are also great steamed, roasted or over pasta. We sell bazillions of these. Middle necks are the next size up with 7-9 per lb. and a 1-1/4” hinge. Top necks are next at 5-7 per lb. and 1-1/2” hinge They are the perfect size for Clams Casino. We should have a good amount of these next week. Cherrystone clams are named after Cherrystone Creek on Virginia’s eastern shore. They’re a little larger than littlenecks with 3-4 per lb. and a 2” hinge and can be eaten raw, roasted, steamed, in chowder, or stuffed. These are not readily available this year in large quantities - I'll do my best to get some. Chowder clams are the largest size. The meat is tough, but they make flavorful chowder (like this recipe here). They are usually chopped, minced, or diced for use in clam cakes. We won't be getting these next week so this paragraph was just a tease...

WEEKLY SPECIAL 12/17 - 12/24 while supplies last 6 oz. Mahi portions for $9.99/ea Ginger Glazed Baked Mahi

Catch-To-Go This Week

Until Sunday, we'll have Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce. No Catch to Go next week!

And Finally It's a really amazing and awesome and wonderful and fabulous time of the year... for most of us. For the rest, it's a tough time. You know who you are. If you are faking it this year, let me just say that I appreciate you. I have so much to be grateful for - all the usual stuff, family, business, health. Yep. I have it all. I don't need to spell it all out for you here to make you ponder the things that aren't going your way. What I can say is that there are, in fact, reasons for EVERYONE regardless of personal situations, to celebrate. Those reasons don't have anything to do with wealth or health or family. They have to do with the existence of solid, pure goodness in the world. Goodness is the reason to rejoice. Please be kind, patient and appreciative of your blessings this coming week. Thank the cashier at the grocery store just for being at work and be gracious when your best laid plans don't turn out perfectly. Go with the flow this year. In fact, that sounds like a good New Years resolution too! Go with the flow! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the bottom of my heart. Kathleen

Species Spotlight, Recipes, and Feast of Seven Fishes

 

Happy Friday from the Catch Crew! Christmas Pre-ordering Have you placed your orders for the holiday week yet? We may sound like a broken record but we don't want to disappoint you so just a friendly reminder that our cutoff for special order pickup is 12/19 so please get your orders in by 12/17. After that, we are only able to take special orders for live lobsters and caviar.

Feast of 7 Fishes Are you Italian? Are you married to an Italian? Do you know any Italians? Have you ever heard of Italy? Then you have probably heard of the Feast of Seven Fishes, the traditional Italian meal for Christmas Eve. Why 7? Well, it's not really clear why it is 7 and, for that matter, it often is even more than 7! Some opine that 7 stands for the seven sacraments of the Catholic church. Others say it is because 7 is the perfect number in the Bible - and the most often used number in the Bible. Whatever the reason, the Feast of Seven Fishes is quite a boon for a fishmonger! If you are interested in preparing a meal of seven (or eleven or two or twenty) fishes we have a few ideas that could make it simple (find our recipes here). Kathleen's Catch sells all sorts of seafood spreads and smoked fish that can make a very nice appetizer. And may we recommend a caviar setup for the sophisticated crowd? You can't go wrong either way! Cioppino Another easy way to reach the Magic 7 is cioppino! We may not be offering our cioppino kit this year but you can still purchase everything to make it yourself. We've listed the recipe here on our website.

Species Spotlight: Tuna If fish were like cars, tuna would be the Ferraris of the ocean—sleek, powerful, and made for speed. Their torpedo-shaped bodies streamline their movement through water, and their special swimming muscles enable them to cruise the ocean highways with great efficiency. These extraordinary marine animals are also integral to the diet of millions of people and are one of the most commercially valuable fish. The majority of the market is made up of four species: skipjack alone account for more than half of the global catch of tuna, followed by yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore. Tuna can be enjoyed in a variety of ways (see recipes below) but tuna sandwiches are among the most famous, especially ours!

WEEKLY SPECIAL 12/10 - 12/16 while supplies last 6 oz. tuna portions for just $9.99 each! Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Whipped Cream Tuna Steak with Garlic Butter & Parsley Sauce

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

Until Sunday, we'll have White BBQ Steelhead with Green Beans and Pasta Salad.

Starting Monday, we'll have Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce.

The weather may not make for an adventurous weekend but we hope you make the most of it. We'll catch you soon!

Christmas Pre-Ordering, Holiday Gift Guide, and Weekend Recipes

Happy Saturday from the Catch Crew! Christmas Pre-ordering & Hours Update Pre-ordering is now open for the holiday week! Many of you have already placed your orders for the week before Christmas but just a friendly reminder that our cutoff for special order pickup is 12/19 so please get your orders in by the 17th. After that, we are only able to take special orders for live lobsters and caviar. Don't worry if you need to pick up items during the week of Christmas - we will be open every day (including Tuesday) and we will be stocked up!! As usual we will close at 3:00 on Christmas Eve and spending Christmas day at home with our families.

Holiday Gift Guide Check it out on our website here. If you're trying to come up with the perfect gift, there aren't many better options than something from the Catch! We have everything from gift cards to special seasonings that will make you the ultimate gift giver. Throw in a bottle of wine from Johns Creek Wine & Crystal, Milton Wine & Crystal, or inside our Brookhaven Market and you might find yourself being dragged under the mistletoe.

Weekend Recipes Here are a few recipes for you to try on this gorgeous weekend! Don't forget to send us your photos of what you cook. We love to see what you all come up with and love hearing that you've tried our suggested recipes: Grilled Sea Scallops with Corn Salad Grilled Oysters with Spiced Tequila Butter Citrus-Soy Squid Pop-Open Clams with Horseradish-Tabasco Sauce Fin Mail Brian sent in this along with his photo from his Saturday dinner: We split one of the fresh Halibut pieces. We barbecued it, and it was one of the best things we have eaten, extremely yummy. The stone crabs were a treat. We added a pear squash salad. Absolutely fabulous.  Looks amazing, Brian!

WEEKLY SPECIAL 12/04 - 12/09 while supplies last Petrale Sole Fillet for $14.99/lb Petrale Sole with Lemon-Shallot Brussels Sprouts

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

Until Sunday, we'll have Pineapple Teriyaki Swordfish with Stir Fried Vegetables and Rice.

Starting Monday, we'll have White BBQ Steelhead with Green Beans and Pasta Salad.

We hope you all have the best weekend. We'll catch you soon!