Summer Grillin'

FOR PISCIVOROUS PEOPLE...

JUNE 2008

June is my favorite month for fish and seafood, so let's get grilling!

This month brings us flowers, green trees, warm sunny days (I hope) and many great seasonal choices from our oceans.

Alaska really opens up this month with Copper River King and Sockeye salmon and my personal favorite, the mighty and legendary Yukon River King salmon. Nome's fresh King Crab season opens on the 15th and we should have fresh king crab on our plates by the 20th. Then there is Black Cod, Halibut and even that occasional treat, Halibut cheeks. All these fisheries have been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as sustainable with excellent fishing practices.

Chris and a fresh Yukon River King Salmon,
which we like to call "the Kobe Beef of Salmon".

Chesapeake Soft Shell crabs are in full swing this time of year and coming in plump and wiggling. There is nothing like a soft shell crab po' boy with sliced avocado and spicy mayo! Call ahead and we will save you some on the weekends.

Gulf of Mexico Yellowfin Tuna are running fat and sassy during the summer months. We buy our sashimi quality tuna whole and are cutting our steaks directly from smaller fish in the 80 pound range for the perfect cut.

Father's Day Special: Live 1 1/2 pound Maine Lobsters-3 days only- June 13 thru 15th. Only $15.00 per pound! Call ahead and we will cook and chill them for you, no charge.

Yukon River King Salmon are the very best salmon swimming, in my personal opinion. These fish bulk up to run the river and are extremely high in oils and fats which their bodies need to get them to the source of the Yukon River, a mere 2000 miles from the ocean! This compared to the Copper River which is only 300 miles long. The longer the river, the richer the taste and these "King of Kings" will prove that on your plate. These are pricey fish but don't miss your opportunity to try this very short season salmon! These should be available about the 20th of the month. We will keep you posted.

Stop by Saturday June 21st for our 5 year Anniversary/Summer Solstice Party. We will be firing up the grill early. Join Grillmaster Chris Bray as he grills up all of your favorites to share with everyone who stops by.

Free snow cones for all the kids, big and small!

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunus albacares

Yellowfin tuna are found worldwide and are probably the most common fresh tuna available. These fish are long line caught and their conservation status is one of the best. We buy whole fish in the (small) 80 pound range and fillet them as needed. This way the fish comes off the bone and is at its freshest.. Yellowfin tuna is fantastic in every way, from sashimi to tartare to a terry-aki seared steak on the grill!

We negotiated a great deal on our whole this week so we are offering our premium sashimi quality yellowfin tuna at a great price!

Regular price:$25.00 per pound
Special price:$20.00 per pound

June 1st thru 8th

Wild Gulf of Mexico Shrimp

Panaeus aztecus

These are by far the very best Gulf shrimp to toss on the barbie. Definitely one of our very favorites on the grill all year around! Pre-marinated with our fantastic Tequila Chili Marinade, these peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp are ready to hit the grill. A perfect treat for Dad on Father's Day or just indulge yourself!

Regular price:$25.00 per pound
Special price:$22.00 per pound
June 9th thru 15th

FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL

JUNE 13 THRU 15TH

Live or cooked 1.5 pound lobsters
Call ahead to place your orders.

Treat your dear old Dad to a fresh spinach salad, boiled lobster with lots of butter, oven roasted finger potatoes with rosemary and a key lime pie!

We received a special price direct from our lobsterman up in Maine and we want to pass it on to you and your dad.

Regular Price on lobsters:$18.00 per pound

Special Price -1 1/2 pound Lobsters:$15.00 per pound
Call ahead and we will cook your lobsters for you, no charge!

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

They don't call it red salmon for nothing!

These are the famous Copper River run of sockeye salmon that you here so much about. This is the first big run of sockeye salmon of the year and therefore the most talked about. There is no denying that this brilliantly red fleshed, robust flavored fish is well worth the wait. The initial price of that first run had record retail price of $65.00 per pound! I passed on those fish. The price started at $40.00 per pound retail and drops about $5.00 per pound per week. For those of you that waited for a great price and those that have not had the pleasure of trying this awesome salmon, now is the time! Try this fish with just a little olive oil and our herbed Mediterranean sea salt so you can get the full flavor of the salmon. On the grill or in the oven, one word of caution, sockeye is very lean and cooks quickly so be sure to take that into consideration when cooking it.

Regular price:$22.00 per pound
Special price:$18.00 per pound

16th thru 22nd

Farmed Striped Bass

Marone saxatilus/chrysops

These fish are a cross between saltwater striped bass and freshwater white bass. Our farmed stripers are coming from Texas and are grown in large tanks creating a very environmentally friendly and sustainable fish. Often call "sunshine bass" or "wipers", these fish are mild flavored and versatile. Try one on the grill whole with a citrus stuffing or in one of our marinades. Fillets also work well on the grill. I would compare these fish to red snapper and with the price of snapper these days, this fish is a great alternative to any snapper recipe.

Regular Price: Whole:$10.00 per pound, fillets $20.00 per pound
Special Price:Whole:$8.00 per pound,

fillets $18.00 per pound

3rd thru 29th

The Ocean in a Half Shell...

In addition to our regulars...

Delaware, Kumamoto, and Virginica, we are working our way through the myriad selections of oysters that are available. Come tasting with us!

Oysters of the Month

Malpeque

From Prince Edward Island, these oysters are one of the more popular of the East Coast Canadian oysters.They have a nice balance of sweet and saltiness with a clean finish.

Malispina

From Malsipina Cove on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, just north of Vancouver, these firm oysters have a mild clean taste with a watermelon aroma.

Graham Point

Another Price Edward Island oyster that is fairly new on the block.These oysters are harvested

in waters fed by the Gasperaux River and have a gentle briny flavor with plump meats.

Olympia

This are unique oysters come only from the waters of Olympia Peninsula, Washington. They are the only native West Coast oyster. They have been farming these for over 100 years, by natural set and hand harvested. They are extremely small delicate creatures and expensive. It takes 250 to fill a pint container! An Oly is small but packs more flavor than a full sized west coast or east coast oyster. Its the sweet metallic, and celery salt flavor that makes these worth a try!

Crisp dry white wines are great with oysters as are most sparkling wines and, of course, a good beer.

We hope you enjoy these selections for the month. If you discover an oyster that you like in your travels, near or far, we can probably source it for you.

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OUR NEXT CLASS...

JULY GRILLING CLASS

Join us for an evening of fun and good eats.
Terry and I have come up with a bunch of new recipes for the grill that will be sure to impress your family and friends! We will be grilling right outside the store in a casual setting with plenty of food.
Grilled Corvina Ceviche with Avocado and Pineapple Slaw

Grilled Pizza with Kona Kampachi and Arugala Salad

Marlin Kabobs and Tzatziki Sauce on Pita Bread with Tabouleh

Squid Steaks Caprese Style

We will start with some grilled oysters, followed by our grill recipes and we will finish you off with our famous Key Lime Pie.

Bring your mate or a date, your favorite bottle of wine and your appetite. You will leave here with a full belly and some great new recipes!

Tuesday July 22nd 7:30 until 9:30

$65.00 per person. Class is limited to 16 people.*

Call ahead for reservations.

(We sold out June and half of July already!)

773.404.3475

*we have a 48 hour cancelation policy

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$ JUNE 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 June 1st thru 15th.

	Dirk'$ Dollar$ JUNE 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 June 16th thru 30th only.