Fresh Club Newsletter for: August 5, 2008

Around these parts, it has been a colder than normal summer. Now, while that's great for keeping the A/C bill low, it just doesn't seem like summer without a heat spell. Just in time for the "dog days of August", we're expecting our first consecutive 90 degree days, so our thoughts turned to what items have been HOT sellers at All Seafood and SeafoodByNet recently.

Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? Back by popular demand to help you celebrate the sandwich in gourmet fashion is our 1/2 pound PRIME rated Burger Patty Pack. These Pure Angus Beef patties from Chicago Stock Yards cook and look like a hamburger...but the taste will have family and friends praising your "special steakburgers"!

PRIME Patties Pack (Item No. DD30)

A seasonal special from Chicago Stock Yards. Eight vacuum packed 1/2 lb. Pure Angus beef burger patties. $19.95/pack    

With the rising temps, seafood grill-masters are feeling the heat to come up with something more than just the typical grilled fish dish. No wonder they are snapping up our FRESH Swordfish Loin. The USDA says Swordfish is an excellent source of selenium, niacin, and vitamin B12...plus you get those hearth healthy omega-3 fatty acids in every bite!

And with that crazy tomato scare over, we have a "smokin'" recipe to show off your culinary talents!

FRESH Swordfish Loin (Item No. DD25)

One pound of fresh swordfish cut from the center of the tenderloin. A meaty, mild-flavored fish that is great on the grill. $18.95/lb.

Grilled Swordfish With Smoked Tomato Salsa

Preparation time: 1 hour (including marinating) Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (yields four servings):

- 1 1/2 pounds FRESH SeafoodByNet Swordfish Loin

- Juice of 3 limes

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

- Salt, Cayenne pepper

- 2 medium-ripe tomatoes, cut in thick slices

- 1 large onion, peeled and cut in thick slices

- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

- 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander.

1. Divide the swordfish into four pieces of equal size. Place it in a dish that will hold it in a single layer.

2. Combine the juice of one lime with the cumin, one-fourth cup of olive oil, and salt and Cayenne pepper to taste. Pour over the fish and turn it to coat all sides. Marinate about 45 minutes.

3. Preheat grill or broiler. Brush the tomato and onion slices with the remaining olive oil and grill or broil them until they just begin to sear. Remove from grill, allow to cool slightly.

4. Finely chop the tomatoes and onions and combine with the scallions, coriander and remaining lime juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

5. Grill or broil the fish to the desired degree of doneness. It should take about eight minutes for medium.

6. Check seasonings of salsa. Serve the fish with a topping of the salsa on each portion.

A perfectly great and easy side dish is the simple Scallop. There are literally hundreds of ways you can grill these scrumptious delights. While you contemplate how you want to make them, we'll make it easy to choose your quantity with two specially priced packages. And these are the real deal...no water injected for looks stuff you find at the local grocery store!

Jumbo Scallops (Item No. DD27)

Hard to find chemical free and individually quick frozen Under 10 Count sized Jumbo scallops for a crisp clean flavor and no aftertaste. $19.95/package of 8-10

Jumbo Scallops Under 10 Count 5lbbag (Item No. DD15)

Same top quality, largest size available scallops as above in five pound quantity. $94.95/five pounds

To order any of the HOT specials above, call us at 815-337-4028 or visit:

http://www.seafoodbynet.com/daily_deal.html

As always, call us at with any questions about the day's catch and the best of what is in season. We are available by phone at 815-337-4028 during regular business hours, Monday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST. You can also e-mail us at sales@SeafoodByNet.com

If you're in the Chicagoland area or planning a visit, be sure to stop by and visit us at our storefront location at 673 S. Eastwood Drive in beautiful Woodstock, IL.  Call (815) 337-4028.