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Upon moving to New Mexico from the glorious coastlines of South
Florida and Maine, I was mourning a great loss. With beautiful
mountains and desert landscapes, I was not at a loss for
breath-taking scenery, but instead the fresh fish I had gotten so accustomed
to. Lucky for me, I was promptly educated on the huge variety
of fresh fish available at the Co-op. I was reminded that the
salmon I enjoyed on the coast (unless I had been on the coast of
Alaska) would be just as fresh, healthy, and flavorful when purchased
here. It made sense, but I still clung to the romantic idea of eating fish
by the sea. Ken, owner of Nantucket Shoals New Mexico Wholesale
Seafood had a big job ahead of him in convincing me otherwise.
“Sure a few years ago that might have been true, but since then a lot
has changed and the high quality fish we bring in is top notch,” Ken
informed me.
At one of their tastings at our Nob Hill location, I started seeing
things their way. With a sampling of freshly prepared bite-size
morsels coming my way, I was in no position to argue, but it was
when I tasted the undeniably light fresh flavor of good quality
seafood that my mind was made up. I asked them how it was possible
to have such a variety of fresh, sustainably farmed, high quality
seafood available at such reasonable prices and was very pleased with
their response. Having been in the seafood business here in New
Mexico for over 23 years, establishing lasting relationships with local
restaurant chefs and making a commitment to being a small highquality
wholesale provider, the folks at Nantucket Shoals New
Mexico Wholesale Seafood (not to be confused
with Nantucket Shoals Seafood Market) know
their trout. And salmon, grouper, mahi-mahi,
crab, to list only a few of their 150 seafood products.
And because most everyone in the company
is a native New Mexican, they’re committed to
making great fish available here.
A smooth operation that prides itself on
high quality, fresh product, and works
with its providers to ensure sustainable
and responsible fishing practices, Nantucket
Shoals New Mexico is really what
fresh and fair food is all about. Ken picks
up shipments at the Albuquerque airport
early in the morning, which then get
packaged and delivered same day, so the
restaurant owners and Co-op locations
that Nantucket Shoals New Mexico services
can always be sure that they are getting
the freshest ingredients possible. And
that’s what good food and good health is
all about.
Fish is a great source for protein, healthy fats and
oils, and “is eaten by so many people all over the
world in so many ways, there’s not really a way to
go wrong,” reminds Ken. He sites one of the greatest
advantages of cooking with fish is experimenting.
He also says that “fish is great fast food.” In
minutes you can have a quick and delicious
refreshingly light summer meal. Check our recipes
for Grilled Fish with Tropical Fruit Salad or go the
simple route and season with some salt and pepper,
fresh lemon or lime, and olive oil and bake until fully
cooked, but still moist. A treat that has been shown
to improve health if used to replace red meat even
just once a week, fresh high-quality fish brings lots of
goodness to your table. Serve your freshly prepared
fish with a summer salad
and some whole grains
like quinoa and you’ll have a balanced, scrumptious
summer meal that’s hard to beat.
You can have your mountain views and eat your fish
and seafood too! For more tips on how to prepare
and serve fish check out www.nantucketshoalsnmwholesaleseafood.
com. In their recipe section you will
find a variety of flavors and preparations tailor made
to suit the different kinds of fish and how they are
best prepared. Try your hand and your taste buds
will thank you.
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