Kick Off the Healthy New Year with Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop

FOR PISCIVOROUS PEOPLE...

JANUARY 2008

Welcome to a Healthy New Year!

There is no bad time to make a good resolution. This time of year seems like an especially good time to make a good resolution for yourself and your body. A little regular exercise and some good eating habits will go a long way towards shedding some of that holiday cheer and making you feel better all year long!

Fish and seafoods can play a big part of a healthy diet. I receive daily e-mails from various sources that tout the benefits of fish and omega-3's. I will place links to these articles and studies on the Health page of our website. A minimum of two servings of fish per week is the general consensus for good health. Resolve to try some new fish and/or recipes. We are here to help and guide you to healthy eating.

We have many simple and tasty recipes on our website. There is also a Fish Log to download (on the home and recipe pages) so you can keep track of your fish samplings and tastings. You can coordinate this with our recipes and be really organized!

We really try to stay current on all sustainability issues to insure that the fish you eat is a viable resource and one that you can feel good about eating. More on this in future newsletters.

Remember that moderation is the key, eat a little bit of many things including all your favorites!

Speaking of favorites, don't forget to try some of our ready to go meals and fresh soups for home and our sushi and lunch menus for on the go!

Once more thanks to everyone for a great year!

Besides cold weather, January brings us...

Fresh Bairdi Snow Crab Legs

from Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Off the "Time Bandit" and other "Deadliest Catch" boats.

These legs will arrive mid month and be around until mid Febuary.

They are sweeter and smaller than king crab and will run $18.00 per pound.

This is the last fresh crab until the softshell season starts in April.

ORIGINAL HOME MADE MARINADES

The easiest way to cook a piece of good fish is to use a marinade. It can be as simple as olive oil, salt and pepper or you can try one of ours...

Chili/Tequila		A great choice for fuller flavored fish, but my personal favorite for this marinade is Shrimp on the Barbie!
Ginger Garlic		Fresh ground ginger and garlic make this a classic, bold and flavorful. Its is excellent as a marinade and really shines as a dipping sauce and salad dressing.
Miso		Soy paste and sweet rice vinegar. Especially great on Chilean bass and Black Cod.

Terry-Aki		My wife, Terry's very own Teriyaki style blend. This goes great with all fish and seafoods, and even beef!
Thai		Spicy and very flavorful. If you like Thai food you will love this marinade. Goes great with most fish (chicken too).
Chimmichurri	Roasted red peppers, fresh garlic, parsley and olive oil make this a favorite on most fish. Makes a great sauce for dipping too. (I love it on empanadas!)

These six marinades are great on a wide variety of fish and seafood. The key to a marinade is timing. You want your marinade to compliment the fish not overwhelm it. We suggest marinating the fish 15 to 45 minutes with most marinades at room temperature. If your fish is not ice cold it will cook more evenly when it hits the heat. This is especially important for fish such as tuna when you want a warm red middle but not too cooked on the outside. Miso marinade is the one marinade in which the fish benefits from longer marinating times; hours and even overnight.

Marinades are regularly priced at $10.00 per pound.

We want you to taste them all. So January 2nd thru the 13th,

we will give you enough FREE marinade to go with any of your fish or seafood purchases.

We recommend 1/4 pound of marinade for 1 pound of fish.

Now is the time to try something new, on us!

Smokey Salmon Roulades

"Ready for your convenience"

We first made these in one of our classes last year and they were a big hit! This is one of our favorite meals at home. We have been making them off and on at the shop with great success. Now we want you to try them for your next casual dinner or dinner party. We have done all the work and now you get all the credit!

Salmon roulades are a split fillet of salmon filled with hand sliced smoked salmon and a spinach and white cheddar filled which is then rolled and slathered in our tequila/chili marinade. You simply bake them in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes then under the broiler, just to brown.

Regular price on these $18.00 per pound

From January 14th thru 20th we will be be offering these tasty Salmon Roulades for a reduced introductory price of only

$14.00 per pound.

Call ahead and we will make as many as you need or just stop by a grab a couple of roulades for dinner tonight.

KONA KAMPACHI

This was my favorite new fish of 2007!

People think of kampachi, which is a type of amberjack, as a fish for sashimi and sushi but it is very versatile in many other recipes also. Try it seared on the grill or pan sauteed for a taste you will soon come to love as much as we do. Check out their website: Kona Kampachi

We have received a special price from our supplier to start the new year so we are passing it on to you. Here is a great recipe for kampachi that you are sure to love:

Just substitute Kampachi for Bass

Now is a good time to try something new!

January 21st thru 27st

Heart Healthy Salmon

February kicks off National Heart Month and we though we would start a little early this year. It's never too early to be good to our hearts and salmon in any form is one of the best foods for our health! We carry fresh farmed Atlantic salmon and King salmon cut from fresh whole fish we receive every day(except Sundays). this insures you the freshest of salmon. For those of you that relish the robust flavor of Sockeye salmon, we do have a very limited supply of frozen fillets available.

Starting January 28th thru February 10th...

Atlantic Salmon: Regular price: $14.00 lb.

Special price: $12.00 lb.

King Salmon: Regular price: $20.00 lb.

Special price: $18.00 lb.

Frozen Sockeye salmon: Regular price: $22.00 lb.

Special price: $18.00 lb.

(while supplies last)

Click here for more information about fish and health!

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OUR NEXT CLASSES...

THE ART OF MAKING SUSHI

This is a great class for the person eager to learn about making their own sushi at home. We will be demonstrating four maki and three nigiri, while you are sampling our homemade miso soup and fresh tuna/avocado salad. After that it's hands on and you will be rolling on your own.

Bring a friend or two, and your appetite because it's all you can eat!

There will also be a presentation of that wonderful drink,

Sake, by Chicago's premier sake professional,

Larry Mechanic from Windy City Sake.

Bring a bottle of your favorite beverage (sake maybe) and be prepared for an evening of fun and food!

Tuesday, January 15th 7;30 until 9:30

$75.00 per person. Call ahead for reservations

773.404.3475

SOUPS AND COMFORT FOOD

Join us on a cold January evening for some of our favorite new recipes.

We will be demonstrating a couple of new soups and main course dishes that are easy to make and will warm your family and your friends!

The white bean soup was a huge hit at the Bag Hunger event last October.

*Italian White Bean Soup with Escarole,

Kale and Fish Meatballs

*Potato, Leek and Corn Chowder

with Smoked Trout

*Papas Rellenas with Lobster

(stuffed mashed potatoes)

*Terry's Shrimp and Grits

Bring your appetite and a friend with your favorite bottle. These classes are becoming known as underground dinners so you are going to be leaving here with a smile and a full belly!

Not to mention some great recipes for

your future entertaining.

We look forward to cooking for you!

Tuesday January 29th- 7:30 until 9:00

Call ahead for reservations

773.404.3475

Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop

2070 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago Il. 60614

773.404.3475 www.dirksfish.com

"WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO"

If you want to try something new or impress that special person, we can get you almost anything you wish from the water; fish or seafood. If you need some special attention or a great recipe, our friendly and knowledgeble staff can provide that too.

If you are looking for something in particular, give us a call and we will do our best to get what you need.

"LIFE'S NOT PERFECT...

BUT YOUR FISH SHOULD BE!"

Dirk'$ Dollar$ JANUARY COUPON #1 Bring in this coupon for $5.00 off on your purchase of $25.00 or more during the first half of the month. Limit one coupon per customer. Coupon good January 1st thru 15th.

	Dirk'$ Dollar$ JANUARY COUPON #2 Bring in this coupon for $5.00 off on your purchase of $25.00 or more during the second half of the month. Limit one coupon per customer. Coupon good January 16th thru 31th only.