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Snatch Up Some Soft Shell Crabs
Did you know that Crabs shed their shells about 20 times throughout their lifetime? The little guys need room to grow, so they go through the process of molting and this is how we get to enjoy delicious Soft Shell Crabs. The season goes from May through September in New Jersey and this is the last major shedding of the season, so reach out to your Samuels agent and ask about more information or place an order soon - they're going fast. We have Primes, Jumbos, and Whales to choose from. They're sure to wow your crowd! We have Crab spices and Crab seasoning too, if you want to give your meal a bit of a kick.
This Week in Fish
As New Jersey is supplying us the freshest Soft Shell Crabs, we're also waiting for a New Jersey Fluke season to begin on September 3rd. This will be a welcome opening as the Rhode Island Fluke season just closed and this fish will be limited. After the New Jersey Fluke opening on September 3rd, Rhode Island will reopen on September 15th with an added bonus of a new Black Sea Bass season as well. Until then, please speak with your sales rep on Fluke prices as limited amounts are coming from Virginia and North Carolina. For an excellent alternative, we have Nordic Flounder caught south of Iceland which has great consistency and similar qualities. Massachusetts Wild Striped Bass season lasts another 3-6 weeks and we're enjoying large fish caught off areas such as Cape Cod. Other excellent choices this week include Black Sea Bass, American Red Snapper, and Grand Banks Swordfish caught off Nova Scotia and Maine in these famous feeding grounds. This is also the time of year the Grand Banks provide us with other big catch including Mako, Escolar and Wahoo.
New Crab Fingers!
What's better than fresh Crab? This week we'll be bringing in 100% fresh Crab cocktail fingers from Mexico. These treats are a perfect under 30/lb count and have a shelf life of 8-10 days. Ask your sales rep about our first shipment, be the first to have them and enjoy a nice Crab Claw cocktail.
All That And A Bag Of Rice
Need sushi rice? We have you covered! We carry Komachi Sushi Rice, as well as Brown Sushi Rice, and Short Grain Rice, so feel free to reach out to your Samuels agent and ask about our many rice options to choose from! We have an excellent selection of sauces, dips, spices, and oils too. From Kewpie Mayo to Soy Sauce to Pepper Sauce and Japanese Dressing, as well as Sriracha and Eel Sauce, we have everything you need to make your next dish fantastic - ask us about the many sweet and savory condiments we carry! In need of chopsticks? We carry both wooden and bamboo options, so take your pick. If there's something specific you're looking for, give us a call and let us know what you need. We'll get it for you!
For the Love of Videos
Check out a teaser video on our Facebook page featuring our very own Chef Davis Denick cooking up a storm along-side Chef Sylva Senat of Maison 208 and Top Chef notoriety for an upcoming Foodable TV episode to spotlight Alaska Seafood and The Careers Through Culinary Arts Program! The full episode debuts this coming Wednesday. For more video content, check out our Market Update video every Saturday. It's sure to give you some useful information regarding the fish business and what's in season - don't miss out!
Who Are You Calling Soft?
Call your Samuels sales rep to place an order today!
