Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

The Nantucket bay scallop is truly the nectar of this small island.  When the summer crowds leave with sweaters tied around  their necks, the scallop fisherman prepare for what they have been waiting on for 200 days.  These are truly gems of the "local seasonal sustainable" cuisine.  A perfect combination of texture and sweetness, this scallop can be eaten raw or lightly sautéed to perfection.  Larger than an average bay scallop (30-40 per lb) Nantucket's have opened the season producing a truly stellar product.  Although the price has remained high to start the season we are beginning to see an ease as of late. As the season progresses this New England prize will become a more affordable option for your menus.  While we talk about scallops we should mention the live 10-20 sea scallops from NJ that arrived in the Shell today.  We have pulled in some delicious little whitebait that's great for a quick fry.   

 

Striped bass are arriving in two sizes, 5-8lbs and monsters 25-30lbs, they are running a bit high in price this week but the quality makes up for it.  Red Drum landed from North Carolina, Wellfleet oysters are due in tomorrow, as are more sardines. 

 

 

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."  ~Japanese Proverb

Thank you,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
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