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!

Thanksgiving Week

 

Happy Friday from the Catch Crew! Thanksgiving Week Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours (a few days early)! Just a few things about our Thanksgiving week: One, we are thankful for each and every one of you! Two, if you're looking to pre-order items you'll be needing before Thursday, your deadline is 2PM ON MONDAY!! That's 2PM THIS Monday! Third, don't forget we are closed on Tuesday due to staffing shortages. Fourth, we are closed Thursday, November 25th to spend time with our families. We will re-open at 10 am on Friday. Quick & Easy Hacks For This Bust Week You know there is going to be a lot of diet cheating going on this month so set yourself up for success! During the week, pick up a couple of light seafood meals so that when you are faced with that leftover Thanksgiving pie on the weekend you can go ahead and indulge!     How about baked Verlasso salmon? Coat it in olive oil, sprinkle Cajun seasoning on it, drizzle honey on top and throw it in the oven with a few veggies to roast.   You can always pick up a few white fish fillets for a pan fry. Get a couple of those flounder or cod fillets and pan sauté them in olive oil. Toss a few veggies in the oven and have a delicious very low calorie dinner. Bring on the holiday cookies!!

Gift Card Special Beginning Monday 11/22 until Sunday 11/28, all gift cards that are purchased for your loved ones are 10% off! It's a great time to get a few gift cards for friends and family that have not experienced the Catch yet. All About Charcuterie Boards Class We had the best time at our class! See below for our finished boards. Hopefully we can do another one soon! Thank you to all who could make it!

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

Until Sunday, we'll have Horseradish Crusted Mahi with Creamy Green Beans.

Starting Monday, we'll have our Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Brussel Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes.

We hope you all have the best and safe holiday. We'll catch you soon!

Marinated Sable, Farmed Fish, and New Hours

 

Hey Y'all, Happy Friday! I make a drive almost every day to all three stores and one part of that trip involves the stretch down Old Milton Parkway between Milton and Johns Creek. As I sat at the light at 400 this week I was startled to see the Christmas tree that sits atop an office building there every holiday season. That's when it struck me. The season is upon us! Of course, I panic because, like every year, I'm not ready. This year, however, is a very different story from years past. Last year, in the midst of COVID we had double the number of customers over the holidays because so many people were looking for something special and new to prepare at home after the restaurants closed. We barely managed to survive the Christmas week. This year, we still have plenty of customers but we have half the staff from last year. The employment crisis has struck small businesses like mine in a big way; we have basically 3 employees per store as we head into the busiest days of the year. Therefore, I have had to make some painful decisions about how to handle the holiday rush while keeping my employees safe, healthy and sane. So here's the new plan for Christmas 2021: Starting this coming week we will be closed on Tuesdays so that everyone is guaranteed a day off. We will not be accepting any special orders for Christmas week on anything EXCEPT live lobsters and caviar. The last special orders of the holiday week will be filled on 12/17 (that's the Friday before Christmas). We will do our best to provide crab cakes and lobster rolls but when we run out after the 17th, that will be all we can do. We will close at 3:00 on December 22nd, 23rd and 24th. We will be closed as usual on Christmas Day. After Christmas, we will be closed on Sunday, December 26th to have two days to rest our sore feet and to have the first extended holiday vacation for our family in 10 years. We will resume our regular hours on Monday, December 27th. All of this will be posted on our website if you need to double check. After ten years of filling hundreds of Christmas orders, it is a strange thing indeed to cancel them for Christmas week. I promise to fill my store to the brim as much as I possibly can to satisfy all your holiday needs. You will need to come with a bit of patience and maybe some flexibility in your meal planning. Where's the Shrimp???? Mother Nature is up to her old tricks again and she's hidden the shrimp from us. Most years by this time, we are swimming in shrimp but this year it's been hit or miss. Mother Nature's bag of tricks includes water currents, tides, moon phases and air temperature. Any of these can keep the shrimp in the grassy areas of the bays and sounds where boats can't reach or way out in the deep warmer waters where they can't be caught. Everything has to be just right to get them out into the channels where the boats are waiting to catch them. We know some of you were looking forward to our next stop on the Hulsey Family Traveling Shrimp Show and I'm so sorry to disappoint. However, if you would like to register a complaint, please contact Ms. Nature at 1-800-WHERESTHESHRIMP? Marinated Sable You have probably heard that sable is my favorite fish. It's rich and buttery and even better than Chilean Sea Bass. My favorite recipe is Nobu's marinated sable but it takes so much planning ahead to get it in the marinade days ahead of when you want to cook it. At just $19.99 per portion, we've done the hard part for you so all you'll have to do is go home and cook it! This is while supplies last so make a plan to get in early as these will sell out fast!

Let's Talk About Farmed Fish Unfortunately, the ongoing wild vs farmed debate involves political motivations and misinformation. The truth is that both can be good choices for your family. Choosing a good mix of wild-caught and farm-raised fish is important because if we support aquaculture in a healthy and sustainable way, we will continue to have wild fish for generations to come.   Understandably, aquaculture is the number one issue new customers have. Their nose wrinkles a little at our farmed fish selection and they slide over to see what's available that is wild caught. The first thing we want you to know is that we buy from the very best farms in the world like Verlasso Salmon. You will never find any of our farmed fish doping on growth hormones or preventive antibiotics. In most cases, the farmed fish we carry come from open ocean pens in natural, super clean waters far away from any industrial pollutants or sensitive coastal areas. I agree that not all aquaculture is perfect; there are horror stories out there about cramped ponds and unhealthy uses of antibiotics and growth hormones. I give you my word; you won't find that in my stores. I promise! Give our farmed fish a try next time you come in – we promise you won’t be disappointed!  Calling All Oyster Lovers Have an oyster lover in your life? Are you one yourself? Gift your hostess, gift your friend or gift yourself one of these Oyster Beds that we just got back in stock! Perfect for any occasion - but extra-perfect for Thanksgiving holidays. Have you ever tried to shuck a bunch of oysters and serve them on a plate? A rimmed plate filled with ice can make a giant mess and a plate of salt doesn't keep them cold. The answer is to put one of these oyster beds in the freezer until it is very cold and then load up with shucked oysters. There's a spot for some sauces or lemons or horseradish and the little Trinity Beds are perfect for individual servings. Each bed comes with a packet of Cajun Butter Seasoning by Perrain's Brand, exclusively from The Oyster Bed, LLC. Oyster Beds are available (while supplies last) in 3 sizes: Le Grande (holds 12) for $135.00/ea, The Stella (holds 6) $85.00/ea, and The Trinity (holds 3) for $29.99/ea.

All About Charcuterie Boards Class We have your back with a fun instructional class that teaches how to create a great board the Kathleen's Catch Way! At your next gathering, you could feature many of the products we carry on your own charcuterie board! The class is Saturday, November 13th. We will start with a wine tasting from 4-5 PM and then pair those wines to our charcuterie from 5-6 PM at our Brookhaven Market (3436 Clairmont Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319). Admission is $65/person. This includes the instructional class, samples of all the items you can order for future use and wine samples. Plus, if you purchase a charcuterie board from us during the class, it's 10% off! This is a limited event so we are only filling 12 spots. Visit our website here to sign up. Please note that tickets must be pre-purchased and this is a 21+ up only event. Can't wait to see you there!

WEEKLY SPECIAL 11/05 - 11/11 while supplies last  Walleye Fillets for $17.99/lb From Windsor, Ontario! It's beautifully fresh and mild tasting. Walley Po'boy with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

Until Sunday, we'll have Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Roasted Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce.

Starting Monday, Lemon Pepper Shrimp with Creamy Grits and Broccoli.

And Finally, With all the changes to our business while we are in survivor mode, it may appear that we don't care as much about our customers. This couldn't be further from the truth. You are the reason we are here! And I promise, as soon as we get back to normal we will be begging you for special orders instead of refusing them. I am looking forward to the day when we can provide you with the service you have always expected from us. Until then, we are committed to bringing you the very best products we can. Blessings, Kathleen

The Hulsey Family & The Traveling Shrimp Show

 

Happy Friday from the Catch Crew! Brookhaven's New Hours Have you heard? Our Brookhaven Market is now open until 6pm each day! Come celebrate with us by buying all the fish you can for the extra hour! The Hulsey Family & The Traveling Shrimp Show Have you ever dreamed of having an amazing shrimp lunch with Kathleen, Sara and Mike (aka Mr. Fish)? Now's your chance! We’re looking forward to a spooktacular weekend and what better way to kick off your Halloween festivities than joining us for The Hulsey Family & the Traveling Shrimp Show?! Our first stop on the tour is this Saturday (October 30th) from 11:30 AM until 2:30 PM at our Brookhaven Market. A small plate includes 6 boiled GA shrimp, a bag of chips, your choice of cocktail sauce or mustard sauce, and a drink for just $7.99. We are also offering a large plate (12 total shrimp) which includes both sauce choices, chips, and a drink for just $9.99. SHRIMP SALE!! To add a little extra fun to the celebration, we will have a TON of GA shrimp for sale at our Brookhaven location for just $14.99/lb for 26/30s. Johns Creek and Milton, don't worry - your day is coming soon, so stay tuned or plan to join all 3 parties! This is a one-day sale (Saturday, October 30th)!! We will not be peeling and deveining during the sale, and it will be only while supplies last. Check out this video on our website where Chef Jon shows you how to peel and devein a shrimp with just a fork! Also, due to insufficient staff, we will not be taking any orders in advance. This sale is strictly first come, first served. For EVEN MORE FUN stay with us afterwards for our weekly wine tasting with Mike inside our Brookhaven Market (which is now open until 6pm!!). Cannot wait to see you, your friends and your family there!

Miso-Marinated Sable is Coming Back! This was such a hit last time, we have decided to offer it again next week. It'll be marinated and ready for you to purchase starting 10am Friday, 11/05! Priced at just $19.99 per portion, we've done the hard part for you on this amazing recipe so all you'll have to do is go home and cook it! This is while supplies last and first come, first served. Make a plan to get in early as these will sell out fast!

WEEKLY SPECIAL 10/29 - 11/04 while supplies last 6 oz. Sable portions for $13.50 ea Mustard-Glazed Sable with Fingerling Potatoes & a Chive Puree (featuring our Catch Mustard sauce!!) Either a Champagne or a Sauvignon Blanc will go well with this dish!

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

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

Starting Monday, Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Roasted Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce.

We hope you have a fun and safe weekend. Quick question before you go - what kind of fish do you serve on Halloween? Swedish. Happy Halloween!!