This Weekend's Catch for 11/13/09 - 11/15/09

Sorry we haven't updated for a few weekends! It's just slipped our minds lately, but we're still open! Just FYI - we close a little earlier now due to the time change (between 5:30 & 6pm) but we're hoping to remain open through the third weekend in December. Now is a good time to start buying things to store in your freezer to last you through our off season!

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 11/13/09 - 11/15/09. ALL of our seafood isFRESH,WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED:

Shrimp

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
2. 21-25 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
3. 31/35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
4. 16-20 ct. "boat run" Head-On (North Carolina)

• The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound.

• The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses.

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking, the shrimpwithout heads are more expensive.

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)
2. Chilean Sea Bass
3. Swordfish (North Carolina)
4. Yellowfin Tuna (Mass.)
5. Large Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen.

Scallops

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides.

Crabmeat

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat.

Soft Shell Crabs

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
2. Seaside Oysters in the Shell (Virginia)
3. Bluepoint Oysters (Connecticut)
4. Fanny Bay Miyagi Oysters (British Columbia)

Mussels

1. We also have Prince Edward Island Mussels - 2lb. bags!

Produce

1. Shiitake Mushrooms?!
2. Carmen Sweet Peppers
3. Daikon Radishes
4. A variety of apples
5. Other seasonal produce

This Weekend's Catch for 10/16/09 - 10/18/09

The BAD news is that the weather is supposed to be UGLY this weekend. The GOOD news is that our product is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. So, please - have pity on us fish mongers and make the trip to see us! You won't be sorry! And don't forget that it's a good time to start stocking up your freezers for the winter!

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 10/16/09 - 10/18/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH,WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED:

Shrimp

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
2. 26-30 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
3. 16-20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina)

• The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound.

• The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses.

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking, the shrimpwithout heads are more expensive.

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)
2. Cod (Mass.)
3. Yellowfin Tuna (Mass.)
4. Wahoo (North Carolina)
5. Large Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen.

Scallops

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides.

Crabmeat

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat.

Soft Shell Crabs

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
2. Seaside Oysters in the Shell (Virginia)
3. Bluepoint Oysters (Long Island, NY)

Produce

1. Large variety of apples - baking and eating varieties available
2. Shiitake Mushrooms
3. Other seasonal produce

This Weekend's Catch for 10/9/09 - 10/11/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 10/09/09 - 10/11/09. ALL of our seafood isFRESH,WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED:

Shrimp

1. 10-15 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
2. 16-20 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
3. 31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
4. 16-20 ct. Head-On

• The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound.

• The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses.

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking, the shrimpwithout heads are more expensive.

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)
2. Cod (Mass.)
3. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina)
4. Rockfish (Maryland)
5. Red Snapper (Florida)

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen.

Scallops

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides.

Crabmeat

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat.

Soft Shell Crabs

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
2. Oysters in the Shell (Virginia)
3. Bluepoint Oysters (Long Island, NY)

Produce

1. Large variety of apples - baking and eating varieties available
2. Shiitake Mushrooms
3. Other seasonal produce

This Weekend's Catch for 10/02/09 - 10/04/09

Happy October!

It's the month of chilly (but enjoyable) days, dewy mornings, nippy nights, colorfully littered lawns, pumpkins, pies tricks, treats and...SEAFOOD!?!? That's right! The Fall season is one of the best times to buy fresh seafood, when everything is both big and beautiful. Also, it might be a good idea to start stocking up for our OFF SEASON, which begins right before Christmas and lasts until April! You'll thank us when it's the middle of February, and you're hankering for some scallops! : )

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 10/02/09 - 10/04/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH,WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED:

Shrimp

1. 10-15 ct. Tails (Florida)
2. 16-20 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
3. 26/30 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
4. 31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
5. 16-20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina)

• The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound.

• The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses.

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking, the shrimpwithout heads are more expensive.

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)
2. Haddock (Mass.)
3. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina)
4. Swordfish (North Carolina)
5. Large and Jumbo Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)
6. Red Snapper (Florida)

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen.

Scallops

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides.

Crabmeat

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat.

Soft Shell Crabs

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
2. Oysters in the Shell (North Carolina)

Clams

1. Middle Neck Clams (North Carolina)

Lobster

1. THIS FRIDAY ONLY - LIVE LOBSTERS, 1.5 lbs and UP!

Please call us at (304) 728-0930 if you're interested in reserving an item or two! We've had many requests for clams AND oysters in the shell, so they'll probably go quickly! And remember - OUR FISH SELLS OUT THE FASTEST, so if you're unable to get to the stand until Saturday or Sunday, please do not hesitate to CALL and RESERVE it! We're happy to hold onto it for you! See you this weekend!

This Weekend's Catch for 9/25/09 - 9/27/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 9/25/09 - 9/27/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED:

Shrimp

HEAD-ON SHRIMP ARE BACK THIS WEEKEND! (in addition to the shrimp without heads!)

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
2. 21-25 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
3. 31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
4. 20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina)

• The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound.

• The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses.

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking, the shrimp without heads are more expensive.

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)
2. Cod (Mass.)
3. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina)
4. Swordfish (North Carolina)
5. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)
6. Whole Branzini (a member of the Sea Bass family)

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen.

Scallops

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides.

Crabmeat

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat.

Soft Shell Crabs

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
2. Oysters in the Shell (North Carolina)

Clams

1. Little Neck Clams (North Carolina)

Please call us at (304) 728-0930 if you're interested in reserving an item or two! We've had many requests for clams AND oysters in the shell, so they'll probably go quickly! And remember - OUR FISH SELLS OUT THE FASTEST, so if you're unable to get to the stand until Saturday or Sunday, please do not hesitate to CALL and RESERVE it! We're happy to hold onto it for you! See you this weekend!

This Weekend's Catch for 9/18/09 - 9/20/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood this weekend! If things look different, it's because they are! It's just because I'm on a different computer, so I had to adjust the layout a bit. Anyway...

Shrimp

21-25 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)
16/20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina)

Fish

Whole Branzini (a member of the Sea Bass family, weighing around 1.25 -1.5 lb each, North Carolina)

Swordfish (North Carolina)

Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)

Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alasaka)

Halibut (Alaska)

Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina)

Scallops
10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts)


Crabmeat
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)


Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry.
The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)


Oysters
Select Oysters in the pint jar from Rose Bay Oyster Company (North Carolina)
Oysters in the Shell (North Carolina)


Clams
This weekend we have Little Neck Clams! If you're interested in some, it's best to call (304-728-0930) or get to the stand early because we've had a lot of people request clams!

Lobster
We will have small lobster tails available starting SATURDAY MORNING! (Maine)

Produce
Apples
Tomatoes
Sunflowers

Easy-Peasy Recipe for Tropical Fruit Salsa

About two weekends ago, Mom (Ali) and I went to Rehoboth Beach, DE for a few days as a sort of "last hurrah" before the end of summer. While I know summer doesn't officially end until September 22nd, both Mom and I substitute teach in Loudoun County, so for us, summer ended right after Labor Day! 

Anywho, while we were there, we ate at a popular Rehoboth dinner spot called "Big Fish Grill." We almost always eat at "Big Fish" while visiting Rehoboth. Normally we're picky about eating at seafood restaurants (hmm, wonder why?!?!), but the fish at "Big Fish" is fresh and consistently good. 

I always get the pecan-encrusted halibut. Mom ordered the rockfish this time, and unfortunately, she didn't care for it. However, we both love, love, love the fresh, "tropical" fruit salsa that they serve with nearly all their meals. 

This week, I tried my hand at recreating the salsa, and I was really happy with the results. It's ridiculously simple - you only need the fruit and some red onion! Here's what I used: 

Easy Peasy Tropical Fruit Salsa

• 1 kiwi
• 1/2 mango (or less)  
• 6 - 10 chunks of pineapple (the kind that you buy fresh in the produce section) 
• few slices of red onion 

I chopped each ingredient very finely and combined them together. I let it set in the fridge for a few hours before serving it chilled with swordfish (any fresh fish would do, but I think this salsa works particularly well with meaty, white fish like sword, wahoo, halibut, etc.) 

The red onion keeps the salsa from being overly sweet. I would definitely suggest making this at least a few hours or even a day ahead of time to let the flavor of the onion seep into the fruit.

Keep in mind that you might need more or less of the ingredients listed depending on the amount of people who will be eating! The measurements I provided above made enough for three servings. 

Feel free to add any other fruits, veggies, herbs or spices to this salsa. I know my Mom (Ali) likes to add a bit of olive oil and cilantro to hers. A bit of lemon juice is nice, too. 

If you try this recipe, leave a comment and let us know how you like it - or share your own recipes for salsas/toppings!   

This Weekend's Catch for 9/11/09 - 9/13/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood this weekend! 

Shrimp

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
   
2. 21-25 ct.  Tails (North Carolina) 
3. 31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)  
4. 16/20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1.  Fresh Wahoo (the best ever! North Carolina) 
2. Whole Branzini (a member of the Sea Bass family, weighing around 1.25 -1.5 lb each,  North Carolina)
3. Swordfish (North Carolina) 
4. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina) 

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)  

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar  from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina

Clams

1. This weekend we have Little Neck Clams! If you're interested in some, it's best to call (304-728-0930) or get to the stand early because we've had a lot of people request clams! 

Produce

1. Tomatoes (probably two or three different types) 
2. Apples (3 different types) 
3. Sunflowers 

See you tomorrow! 

This Weekend's Catch for 9/4/09 - 9/6/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 9/4/09 - 9/6/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED: 

Shrimp

HEAD-ON SHRIMP ARE BACK THIS WEEKEND! (in addition to the shrimp without heads!)

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
2. 21-25 ct.  Tails (North Carolina) 
3. 31-35 ct. Tails (North Carolina)  
4. 16/20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska) 
2. Halibut (Alaska) 
3. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina) 
4. Swordfish (North Carolina) 
5. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina) 

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama)  

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the pint jar   from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina
   

This weekend we also have Maine Lobster Tails & lots of produce, including tomatoes and flowers!

Please call us at (304) 728-0930 to reserve either lobster tails or fish - they go fast! 

See ya'll tomorrow! 

This Weekend's Catch for 8/28/09 - 8/30/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/28/09 - 8/30/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED: 

Shrimp

HEAD-ON SHRIMP ARE BACK THIS WEEKEND! (in addition to the shrimp without heads!)

1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
2. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (North Carolina) 
4. U/10 ct. Head-On (Apalachicola, Florida) 
5. 16/20 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
2. Yellowfin Tuna (North Carolina) 
3. Mahi-Mahi (North Carolina)  
4. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina) 

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Oysters

• Select Oysters in the pint jar   from Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina

SPECIAL - LIVE LOBSTERS - FRIDAY ONLY! 

1. On Friday ONLY, we have live lobsters (approx. 1 1/2 lbs. apiece) from Maine!) 
   

• If you are interested in the lobster, it's best to call (304-728-0930) and RESERVE ONE (or two or three!)  because they go quickly!                 

• Produce

1. Sunflower Bunches 
   
2. Apples 
   
3. Green Beans
   
4. Heirloom Tomatoes 
   
5. Sun Sugar Tomatoes

All produce comes from Hidden Creek Apiary in Hillsboro, VA

See you all tomorrow! (PS - I don't think there should be any road work between the bridges tomorrow!) 

Rain, Rain, Go Away...(a little update)

Well, we've had a bit of a washout here at Jumbo Seafood this weekend!

 Yesterday (Friday) we packed up early (and not a moment too soon!) before the big storm hit. Sorry if you missed us! We usually stay open until around 7pm each evening (except for Sundays), but we had heard rumors of 60 mph winds and golf ball sized hail - needless to say, we got the heck outta dodge! 

Today (Saturday) was better, though we weren't anticipating a full day of fairly steady rain. Despite the less-than-stellar weather, sales were successful! Here's an update on our inventory: 

• THE ONLY FISH THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TOMORROW IS SALMON, AND THERE'S ONLY A LITTLE BIT LEFT! If you're reading this and you'd like some salmon for tomorrow, it's best that you CALL (304-728-0930) or get to the stand as close to 10am as possible! 

• D'oh! I forgot to mention that we DO have SELECT OYSTERS (North Carolina) in the pint jar this weekend!

• We're RUNNING LOW on Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, but we still have a decent stock of Lump Crabmeat available! 

• We also have a decent stock of scallops and soft-shells -  and an abundance of shrimp!

• Amish Heirloom tomatoes are here! If you've never tried this type of tomato, you really should! It has very low acid and a thin skin, making it perfect to slice and eat on the spot, and they're especially good when marinated or served with fresh mozzarella and basil (Caprese salad is one of my most favorite things, if you couldn't tell!) 

Anywho, I hope this update helps you decide what you're going to fix for Sunday dinner! : ) 

PS - Did anyone else see the beautiful rainbow yesterday? Here are a couple pictures I took. Sorry for the poor quality - they were snapped with the camera on my phone! 

This Weekend's Catch for 8/21/09 - 8/23/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/21/09 - 8/23/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED: 

Shrimp

 

1. 16-20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
2. 26-30 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 

WE DO NOT HAVE ANY HEAD-ON SHRIMP

 AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 16-20 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 16 - 20 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
2. Yellowfin Tuna (Massachusetts) 
3. Red Snapper Fillets (South Carolina)  
4. Halibut (Alaska) 

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
2. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Produce

 This weekend we have  a variety of fresh fruit and veggies, including: 

• blackberries
• Red Heart plums 
• Amish heirloom tomatoes
• Shiitake mushrooms 
• beautiful bunches of sunflowers

All of our produce is local, coming from HIDDEN CREEK APIARY in Hillsboro, VA. This farm is owned and operated by Les' parents. Please visit them! They currently have more tomatoes than they can handle! 

They're open Wednesday through Monday  & their address is 37359 Charlestown Pike, Pucellville VA, just past Hillsboro Elementary School on the right hand side of the road! (You'll see their cute little wooden sign that says "Hidden Creek Apiary") 

They also carry fresh honey & flowers, seasonal produce (in the Fall, for instance, they have gourds, neck pumpkins, and a wide variety of apples) and beeswax candles (tapers and decorative moulds)

And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks! 

A Little Update...

Good Morning, Everyone! 

I wanted to give you a quick update as to what we have left for this hot & sticky Sunday. 

We are SOLD OUT of all fish! Sorry! Unfortunately, we didn't have to much to begin with on Friday, and it went as quickly as usual. 

As of right now (8/16/09, 11 am), we still have - 

• shrimp in 3 sizes/prices
• scallops
• lump crabmeat 
• soft shell crabs
• beautiful produce and sunflowers from Hidden Creek Apiary (Les' family's farm)
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My recommendations for today are the tomatoes (served with some fresh mozzarella & basil) and the crabmeat (can't beat crabcakes for Sunday dinner!) 

Hope to see you! 

This Weekend's Catch for 8/14/09 - 8/16/09

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/14/09 - 8/16/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED: 

Shrimp

 

1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
   
2. 16/20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
   
3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
4. 21/25 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 21-25 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 21 - 25 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Alaska)  
2. Smoked Salmon Sides (Maine)
3. Catfish (North Carolina)  
4. Grouper (North Carolina - Grouper season is over in Florida, but we were able to get some off of the North Carolina coast. We only have about 30 lbs. and it goes fast! It's delicious!)  
   

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Produce

1. This weekend we have  a plethora of fresh fruit and veggies from Les' parent's farm - Hidden Creek Apiary in Hillsboro, Va. This includes: 

• blackberries
• Red Heart plums 
• Amish heirloom tomatoes
• Shiitake mushrooms 
• beautiful bunches of sunflowers

And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks! 

This Weekend's Catch for 8/7/09 - 8/9/09

First, let me just say that I apologize for the delay in listing this weekend's catch! I went to a cookout and ended up staying for longer than I had anticipated, and I wasn't able to write this post from my iPhone. So sorry!! 

Here is a listing of all we have to offer at Jumbo Seafood for the weekend 8/7/09 - 8/9/09. ALL of our seafood is FRESH, WILD-CAUGHT, and NOT IMPORTED: 

Shrimp

 

1. 10/15 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
   
2. 16/20 ct. Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
   
3. 31-35 ct.  Tails (Apalachicola, Florida) 
4. 21/25 ct. Head-On (North Carolina) 

•  The numbers before the shrimp indicate the average number of shrimp that come in one pound. For instance, in the 21-25 ct. ("count") shrimp, there are 21 - 25 shrimp in a single pound. 

•  The locations of where the shrimp were caught are listed in parentheses. 

• We sell shrimp both WITH and WITHOUT the heads. "Head-On" refers to the shrimp with the heads. "Tails" refers to the shrimp without the heads. Generally speaking,  the shrimp without heads are more expensive. 

Fish

1. Icelandic Salmon 
2. Halibut Fillets (Alaska) 
3. Swordfish (North Carolina)  
4. Flounder Fillets (North Carolina)
5. Cod (Massachusetts) 

• All of our fish is fresh, never frozen. 

Scallops 

1. 10-20 ct. non-processed Sea Scallops (Massachusetts) 

• "non-processed" simply means that our scallops (unlike most scallops found in the grocery stores) have never been soaked in any preservatives or chemicals such as sodium sulfites or triglycerides. 

Crabmeat 

1. Jumbo Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 
2. Lump Crabmeat (Alabama) 

• All of our crabmeat is fresh, non-pasteurized, hand-picked, blue crab.
• All of our crabmeat is from Alabama. We do not sell imported crabmeat. 

Oysters

1. Select Oysters in the Pint Jar (Rose Bay Oyster Company, North Carolina) 

Soft Shell Crabs 

1. Soft Shell Crabs - "Whales" - the largest in the industry. 

• The soft shell crabs have been cleaned (face and lungs removed)

Hard Shell Crabs 

1. This weekend we have a LIMITED SUPPLY of steamed hard shell crabs for sale ON SATURDAY. We're selling them by the dozen or the half dozen and they're beautiful JUMBO MALES out of North Carolina and Louisiana.  

And there you have it! See you tomorrow, and remember - if you want fish, come as early as possible or CALL US at (304) 728-0930! Thanks!