Species Spotlight, Valentine's Day Teaser, and Snow Party Supplies

 

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 ;)

New Year, Healthy Recipes, and Oysters Rockefeller

 

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.

WEEKLY SPECIAL 01/07 - 01/13 while supplies last Fluke Flounder fillets for $17.99/lb Need a great recipe? Flounder Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes

Catch-To-Go This Week & Next

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

Starting Monday, we'll have Sweet Chipotle Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.

Stay warm this weekend and we'll catch you soon!

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!