On Deck with Kathleen's Catch: January 2022

Happy Friday from the Catch Crew!

First and foremost, we'd like to celebrate an amazing review that the Manager/Monger of our Johns Creek location received this week. Elizabeth M. left this 5 star Google review:

Someone recommended this market, and we were NOT disappointed!!! Fast, courteous service of fresh seafood, which was well prepared. We were really impressed by the manager of this location, Mr. LeVar. He has a real nice Southern hospitality vibe and went out of his way to make sure we had quality selections and service. We have recommended family members to this market. They are highly satisfied - also thanks LeVar for being so helpful.

Way to go, LeVar!!

We know he is awesome; we're glad you know it too.

Snow Supplies - Wine & Fish

It's supposed to snow on Sunday! We all know Georgia weather is unpredictable and you definitely don't want to be caught sans fish and sans wine. Get prepared with fresh fish to cook and libations to enjoy when you may be stuck in the house. In the interest of public service, we are resuming our wine tasting at Brookhaven from 3-5 pm on Saturday afternoon to help you choose some cold weather defense mechanisms. Saturday will a busy day at all locations in spite of the fact that we don't sell milk, bread or toilet paper (we can offer you some tp of our own if you are desperate). Come in and get everything else you will need for an at-home snow party! Keep an eye on Facebook or Instagram on Sunday in case inclement weather does keep us from opening. We'll sent out a social media blast to keep you updated.

Milton Market Wine Update

Speaking of libations, if you're a regular Milton market customer, you may have noticed that Milton Wine & Crystal is no longer in our store as of 2022. Yale and Susan have decided to step back and focus solely on their store, Johns Creek Wine & Crystal. We will miss them!

"But where will I get my wine to go with my fish selections!?" Don't worry - there are some new and exciting wine options coming to the store soon! We're in the middle of remodeling our wine section so stay tuned for updates over the next month or so.

Valentine's Day Teaser

We know it's still a month away but wanted to let everyone know that we are doing our ever-popular Valentine's Day meals again this year! If you are new to the Catch, you might not have heard of fabulous meal selections for Valentine's Day. It's a dinner for two complete with appetizer, entrée, and dessert options for you to choose from. A perfect meal for you and your special someone to cook at home together! It's a big deal this year when you might not be feeling good about dinner at a restaurant. We are currently finalizing our meal options and will announce our meals and how to place your orders soon!

Customer Recipe & Seafood Sunday Highlights

Last week we mentioned Oysters Rockefeller and a customer gave us a great one that you can do in the air fryer! Lou H. says all you need to do is pour melted butter on top of oysters, top with parmesan cheese and chopped green onions or parsley. If you want to get super fancy, add some crumbled bacon. Place them in the air fryer at 375º and cook for about 7 minutes. So easy!

We also received some great entries last week for our #seafoodsunday from social media (pictured below). Don't forget to send in your recipe pictures and tag us on social media. We love seeing how creative you great chefs are with our amazing seafood!

Marty S. made this beautiful Salmon Over Penne dish.

Jalpa V. made this yummy Sword Fish in a Garlic, Tomato, and Pimento sauce.

Species Spotlight: Branzino

Branzino has many names, from Capemouth and Sea Perch to Loup de Mer and "King of the Mullets," though most of the time it's called Branzino or European Sea Bass. Outside its native Mediterranean Sea, branzino can be found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to Senegal, as well as the Black Sea. Since it's a migratory species, branzino travel south for the winter into warmer waters. This night-hunting fish grows up to three pounds, though most of the branzino you'll see on the plate is closer to one or two pounds — making it a perfect dish for two. It's a mild white fish, popular in Italian cuisine, and usually roasted whole, with a tender and delicate flesh. The mildness helps impart the ingredients you mix with it, whether it's Southeast Asian ingredients like lemongrass and chilis, or a classic Mediterranean preparation with fennel and tomatoes. However you plan to cook it, do enjoy the skin – it crisps up nicely and helps the fillets hold together.

WEEKLY SPECIAL 01/14 - 01/20

while supplies last

Branzino Fillet for $18.99/lb

Whole Branzino for $11.99/lb

Recipes to whip up:

Roasted Whole Branzino with Caper Butter

Crispy Skin Fish Fillets

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

Until Sunday, we'll have Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.

Starting Monday, we'll have Pineapple Teriyaki Swordfish with Stir Fried Vegetables and Rice.

Enjoy your weekend - snow or no snow ;)

Happy Friday from the Catch Crew!

Healthy Recipes for the New Year

Is one of your goals to eat healthier this year? Did you indulge too much over the holidays? If you're ready to get your health back on track, start with seafood! Studies show that eating fatty fish twice a week reduces the risk of dying of heart disease by 36%. 36%!!! And seafood provides other benefits as well such as vitamin D, selenium, and high levels of protein.

Two of the reasons for generally low seafood consumption in the US are 1. limited access to quality seafood and 2. uncertainty about how to cook seafood. If you are reading this you must have some appreciation for your access to the best seafood in the area. And if not - well hi, hellooooo!! We are right here in your neighborhood selling nothing but the very best products available.

If you live nearby and are able, stop in and pick up your seafood twice or more a week. If it is out of the way for you, come by once and pick up two meals. Our fish is never frozen so it won't hurt to put a piece in the freezer for a few days.

As far as uncertainty about how to cook it, just ask us! We know! We've put a ton of new recipes on the website here to help stir up some inspiration like these pictured below:

Red Grouper with Ginger and Coconut Curry

Chilean Sea Bass Florentine

National Oysters Rockefeller Day

It's January 10th! What a fun day to celebrate and it gives you something to look forward to on a boring ol' Monday.

Oysters Rockefeller was created in 1889 at the New Orleans restaurant Anotine's by Jules Alciatore, son of founder Anotine Alciatore. Jules developed the dish due to a shortage of escargot, substituting the locally available oysters and the recipe remains unchanged, with an estimated three and a half million orders having been served!

The dish was named after John D. Rockefeller, the then-wealthiest American, for its extreme richness. It consists of oysters on the half-shell topped with a green sauce and bread crumbs, then baked or broiled. Though the original sauce recipe is a secret, it includes a purée of a number of green vegetables that may include spinach.

Similar versions of the dish have proliferated in New Orleans, with none noted as an accurate duplicate. Chef Alton Brown states in the "Shell Game" episode of his Food Network series Good Eats that Alciatore took his recipe to the grave and any version since is merely an assumption.

While it may not be the original recipe, here's one of ours! To make it even easier, we finally have our frozen half shell oysters back in stock - each tray comes with a dozen shucked oysters. They are great for baking and grilling.