Consolidated "Copper River Salmon" thread
May 21, 2013 | 8:38 pm
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My local fish monger apparently has it as they tweeted it.
St. Paul Fish Co @StPaulFish
You know it's almost summer when the @copperriverwild Sockeye Salmon arrives! $25.95/lb. Get it before it's gone!
about 7 hours ago
That's in MKE BTW.
St. Paul Fish Co @StPaulFish
You know it's almost summer when the @copperriverwild Sockeye Salmon arrives! $25.95/lb. Get it before it's gone!
about 7 hours ago
That's in MKE BTW.
May 22, 2013 | 4:20 pm
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May 22, 2013 | 4:45 pm
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This was Sockeye. I have been buying the King for the last several weeks and it has always been great. The King was $33.99 a pound this week. The price varies from week to week or even from day to day. The didn't have King Copper today; only Sockeye Copper. We'll barbecue it tonight and I'll squeeze some blood oranges over it and serve with the asparagus I bought today at Farmer's Market, a sliced heirloom tomato and gorgeous Gaviota strawberries.
May 22, 2013 | 8:22 pm
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oils & fat, the good kind. I'd urge you to get your "usual" salmon, then prepare your usual salmon and a piece of Copper River or other wild Pacific salmon, the difference in taste will probably astound you, it did me years ago & continues when I prepare for guests. (do NOT overcook !!!!, if you are well done burger or well done fish type guy, the difference will probably be lost to you)
my local shop (NW burbs of Chicago) was wild caught King Salmon for 7.99 filets or 4.99 whole. I'm smitten with this fish.
my local shop (NW burbs of Chicago) was wild caught King Salmon for 7.99 filets or 4.99 whole. I'm smitten with this fish.
May 23, 2013 | 8:34 am
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May 24, 2013 | 11:38 am
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yes, The small retail shop I speak of was opened by the largest processor of salmon & whitefish in the Midwest, this guy goes through the VOLUME assuring me of fresh seafood.
Buying from a wholesaler does a lot for lowering the price vrs a buying from a retailer like While Foods or fish monger specialty shops (most of which are in higher net worth/retail areas). This guy is across from an Aldi in a very blue collar town.
I recently took a cooking class from one of the fish monger shops in Chicago (Lincoln Park area), this shop had King Salmon for $19.99lb and most attendees thought it was a bargain at that price.
Most urban areas have shop(s) that allow one to buy from wholesalers, just have to find them.
Buying from a wholesaler does a lot for lowering the price vrs a buying from a retailer like While Foods or fish monger specialty shops (most of which are in higher net worth/retail areas). This guy is across from an Aldi in a very blue collar town.
I recently took a cooking class from one of the fish monger shops in Chicago (Lincoln Park area), this shop had King Salmon for $19.99lb and most attendees thought it was a bargain at that price.
Most urban areas have shop(s) that allow one to buy from wholesalers, just have to find them.
May 24, 2013 | 5:58 pm
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The Sockeye fillets at the local shop were obviously tail (perfect for a single albeit larger serving) So maybe the larger portions of sockeye are sold for sushi or perhaps as steaks (which IMO with skin on grill really nice and easier than filets)
BTW the lunch there today was fantastic. Best Salmon I've ever had. Probably a 6-8oz fillet with steamed veggies, rice and a fruit salsa for $24.99.