Dry Scallops - Straight off the Boat!!

We have dry scallops fresh off the boat in Hampton, Virginia. They are mighty tasty!! We also have striped bass. We have quite a few specials this week, so stop in and see what we have to offer.

Pregnant Women Should Eat Fish!!

There is a common misconception that pregnant women should stop eating fish or shellfish during pregnancy because it is harmul to the fetus because of the mercury content. However, fish and shellfish are part of a healthy diet because they are low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids, contain quality proteins and contribute to a fetus' proper development. By following these 3 recommendations for selecting and eating fish or shellfish, women and young children will receive the benefits of eating fish and shellfish and be confident that they have reduced their exposure to the harmful effects of mercury.

1. Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury.
2. Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury.

Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish.
Another commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your two meals of fish and shellfish, you may eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna per week.

3. Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per week of fish you catch from local waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.

** Taken from the FDA website

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Born Thedore Geisel on March 2 , he was best known for his childrens books - but did you know that all of his charaters had polital careers? He never really intended to write childrens books! "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" was written while he was on a ship from the drone of the ships engine. He wrote many books under the pen name Theodore Lesieg (Geisel spelled backwards). Dr. Seuss was a very interesting man - if you have never researched him - look him up!! He isn't just the children's author you thought you knew!

Quotes from Dr. Suess:

"How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?"

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go."

Sexy Fish - Bairdi Snow Crab

Bairdi crabs are found in the Bering Sea and are considered a short-tailed or "true" crab. They have a total of ten legs with pincer claws on the forward pair. They can live over a decade with most adults reaching 1 to 4 pounds by the time they reach adulthood, usually after about five years. Females will incubate fertilized eggs for a full year before hatching during spring. The larvae are at first able to swim, but lose this ability and settle to the bottom after about two months. Their diet consist mostly of other ocean bottom crustaceans, clams and worms. Bottomfish and humans are their main predators. Very little is known about their social structure except that the sexes remain mostly separate except during mating season. Bairdi Snow Crab is sweeter than Alaska Red King Crab, with a lighter and more deicate texture.

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Pound of Bairdi Snow Crab Clusters, thawed
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parlsey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter until translucent; stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling. Add the crab legs; toss to coat; allow to simmer in the butter mixture until completely heated, 5 to 6 minutes.