Good morning to all of our beloved friends and clients and at last, Super Bowl LII (52) is just days away.
I know what you are thinking; I've been reading your emails for the last 5 years fishman and there is no way you are that jazzed about the game... In fact, if I remember correctly and I'm not saying this as an insult, aren't you a Jets fan?
To that I bravely say you are correct and I do not take it as an insult, I am a Jets fan (allow me to take this moment to remind you that we are in a no-judge space). Full disclosure, any interests I might have out of the world of Fish mongering is purely rooted in the food culture that revolves around it. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't always aware of this but looking back to my first Yankee game I can't honestly tell you if they won or lost or for that matter who they played against but I can vividly remember what I ate; 1 hotdog with kraut and mustard, a box of Cracker Jacks (the surprise was a tattoo that was of a Octopus with a Sailors hat), a cotton candy and a half a bag of peanuts.
The truth is that I would have finished the whole bag but I dropped them on the ground, Okay, I ate a couple of them off the ground. Come to think of it if you name any major sporting event the only things that come to mind is food, Kentucky Derby; Mint Julip, The Americas Cup; the Bermuda Fish Sandwich, The Masters; Pimento Cheese. I am sure some of you reading this would say, this sound like a problem dude. Or is it an opportunity to turn an otherwise boring "game" into a culinary bonding session for mankind.
I like the sound and sentiment of the latter. Which brings us back to the Super Bowl and this year's game which I couldn't care less about even if I tried, "Give me second I'm trying to care less, nope , still don't care at the same level." However, what I do care about is the Fabulous Food that will help bring together humanity as we cheer on this battle of modern-day gladiators. Where do I begin...Hello, Metro's Famous Chipotle Wings or perhaps you will find comradery with our Buffalo Shrimp. And nothing brings the crowd together like dipping into the same Hot Crab Dip (this is zone where opposing team fans find understanding and compassion for each other). If you want my prediction for the over under for this Sunday's game then I will give it to you, I predict that most of the fans will be hovering "Over" your Shrimp, Stuffed Clam and Nachos platter and if they do it right, will be feeling "Under" the weather Monday morning.
I hope you all enjoy the Game and today's recipes featuring Stuffed Chorizo Clams & Pan Seared Mediterranean Shrimp over an Israeli Salad.
SUPERBOWL ALERT!
Holy Hot Crab Dip... The Game is Just Days Away
Metro will once again be your connection for the most tasteful party selections
Here are just some the Items we will be featuring
Super Bowl Sunday Only
METRO'S FAMOUS Chipotle Chicken Wings
THAT'S RIGHT, CHICKEN WINGS AND WE ONLY MAKE THEM SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
AND THEY KICK BASS!
order in advance!
Hummus Platters and Middle Eastern Platters
Spicy Catfish Sticks with Remoulade Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail Platters
Buffalo Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp
Tequila Shrimp
Rock "Pop Corn" Shrimp
Sushi Platters
California Rolls (Real King Crab), Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, Yellow Tail,
Unagi (BBQ Eel)
Smoked Fish
Crab Claw Platters
Blue Claw, Jonah Crab, King Crab and Snow Crab
Fish Balls
Crab Balls... no need to comment... grow up
Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Either Crab or Sausage
Create your own Raw bar with Clams and Oysters on the half shell
Fried Calamari, Scallops wrapped in Bacon, Stuffed Clams Metro, Clams Casino, Oysters Rockefeller, Tomato and Avocado Salsa with fresh fried Corn Tortillas and The best damn Cole Slaw and Potato Salad in the State
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ALSO, METRO'S OWN LOBSTER ROLL WITH FRIES... Looks like it's here to stay
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Metro's "Italiano" Oyster Roll
Italian Herb Crumbed Oysters, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion with Oil and Vinegar and Italian Tartar Sauce on a Fresh Baked Soft Roll
With a Choice of Soup*
$9
Metro's Bistro Tuna Burger
Grilled Garlic Herbed Ahi Tuna Burger with Mixed Field Greens, Caramelized Onions, Tomato and Basil Aioli on a Toasted Roll
With a Choice of Soup*
$10
Lemon Basil Nova Scotia Halibut Pita Wrap
Grilled Lemon Herbed Halibut With Mixed Field Greens, Seared Veggies and Basil Aioli on Locally Baked Pita
With a Choice of Soup*
$10
Grilled Day Boat Scallop Tequila Lime Guacamole Tortillas (2) Ay Caramba!
Grilled Day Boat Scallops with Romaine Lettuce, Guacamole and a Tequila Lime Aioli on Grilled Tortillas (2)
With a Choice Soup*
$10
Metro's "Kick @$$" Catfish Roll
Spiced Cornmeal Crusted Wild Catfish with Lettuce, Tomato and Pickled Jalapeño Aioli on a Fresh Baked Soft Roll
With a choice of Soup*
$7
California Salmon "Health Wrap"
Grilled Lime Garlic Organic Salmon with Mixed Field Greens, Avocado, Seared Veggies and Spicy Mayo on Lebanese Flat Bread
With a Choice of Soup*
$10
Metro's Blackened Swordfish Pita Wrap
Spicy Grilled Atlantic Swordfish with Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Veggies and a Cayenne Aioli on a Locally Baked Pita
With a Choice of Soup*
$10
Metro's Famous FISH-N-CHIPS (Lunch Portion)
Hand Battered Fillet with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce and Malt Vinegar
With a Choice of Soft Drink**
$8
The Metro Retro Clam Roll (CLAMTASTIC!)
Lightly Breaded Clam Strips With Lettuce, Tomato and
Tartar Sauce on a Fresh Baked Soft Roll--With a Bag of North Fork Potato Chips
With a Choice of Soft Drink*
$9
Miso Grilled Snapper Over a Mixed Field Green Salad
With a Choice of Dressing
With a Choice of Soft Drink**
$10
Pesto Grilled Sea Bream (Dorade) Over Classic Caesar Salad
With a Choice of Soft Drink**
$12
Grilled Lemon Rosemary Arctic Char Over Roasted Veggies over Our House Saffron Rice
With the Choice of Soft Drink**
$9
Metro's Rock Shrimp "PO-BOY"
Panko Crusted Fresh Florida Rock Shrimp With Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and Remoulade Sauce on a Buttered Soft Roll
With a Choice of Soft Drink**
$9
(For those Folks who love fish eaters but not fish)
The Chicken "Caesar Wrap"
Panko Crusted Chicken Breast with our House Caesar Salad Wrapped in Lebanese Flat Bread
With a Choice of Soup*
$8
**Soft Drink Choices for Specials Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Water
*Soup Choices-Manhattan or New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque AND Chicken Rice
All Soups Lovingly Made In-House
Today's Fresh Fish Selections
From the North:
Hake
Pollack (Blue Cod)
Skate
Jonah Crab meat
Jonah Crab Claws Horrah!
Uni (Sea Urchin)
Black Sea Bass (Long Island)
Mako Shark
Fluke
Golden Tilefish
Day Boat Sea Scallops
Peconic Bay Scallops
Maine Steamers
Nova Scotia Halibut
Monkfish
Grey Sole
Cod
Nova Scotia (Hard Shell) Lobsters
Swordfish
Jumbo Maine Mussels
Baccala (Salt Cod) Needs to be soaked for 2 days
Fresh Long Island Squid
Rhode Island Little Necks
Cherry Stone Clams
Top Neck Clams
From the Waters of the World:
Mahi
Dover Sole (Spain)
Turbot (Spain)
Japanese Madia (Sea Bream)
Carabineros (Spanish Red Shrimp)
Hamachi (Yellow Tail)
New Zealand Cockles
New Zealand Green Lip Mussels
Branzino (Mediterranean Sea Bass)
Dorade (Sea Bream)
Colossal U-6 Shrimp
Wild Caribbean Hopper Pink Shrimp and White Shrimp (3 Sizes)
Brazilian Rock Lobster Tails (4 Sizes)
South African Cold Water Lobster Tails
New Zealand Lobsters Tails
Squid Ink (Cuttlefish Ink)
Squid Steaks
North African and Spanish Octopus (Large & Baby)
Crawfish Tail Meat
Conch Meat from Belize
From the South:
Rock Shrimp
Fresh Never Frozen Jumbo Shrimp
Red Grouper
Jumbo Stone Crab Claws
Blue Claw Crabs (In the Freezer, Ready For Sauce)
American Red Snapper
Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna
Fresh Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Fresh Lump Crab Meat
Special Crab Meat
Blue Crab Cocktail Claws with Horseradish Sauce
From Sustainable Seafood Sources:
Rain Forest Tilapia
Arctic Char (Iceland)
Catfish
Organic Scottish and Norwegian Salmon
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Local Musky Hatchery Rainbow Trout
Large Maine Mussels
From the Pacific Northwest:
Wild Steelhead-Washington State
Fresh Plump Shucked Washington State Oysters
Jumbo King Crab Legs
Jumbo Snow (Opilio) Crab Legs
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Oysters
West Coast:
Sunset Beach (Wa)
Fanny Bays (Wa)
Stretch Island (Wa)
Totten Inlet (Wa)
Kumamotos (Ca)
East Coast:
Beau Soleil (NB Can)
Fishers Island (NY)
Pemaquid (Me)
Wellfleets (Mass)
Blue Points (Conn)
Mookie Blues (Me)
Fin De La Bais (NB Can)
Row 34 (Mass)
High Bar Harbor (NJ)
Old Barney Salts (NJ)
Sugar Shack (NJ)
Wildling Bastard (NJ)
Moon Shoal (Mass)
Chatham (Mass)
Billington (Mass)
Peters Point (Mass)
Puffer Petite (Mass)
Glidden Point (Me)
Island Creek (Mass)
I DARE YOU TO FIND A NICER OYSTER SELECTION!
Clams
Maine Steamers
Little Neck Clams (RI)
Top Neck Clams (Conn)
Cherrystones (RI)
Fresh Chopped Clams
METRO LETS YOU GET YOUR OYSTER ON! IN A VERY SUSTAINABLE WAY...
Today's Featured Recipes Created With Love for You...
Stuffed Chorizo Clams Serves 6 to 8 for appetizers
Clams and sausage are nothing short of culinary perfection. That said if you are a fan of the Spanish Dance, the Flamenco, get ready to have your tongue moving to its delectably rhythmic beat.
Ingredients
24 little neck clams shucked on the half shell...this job will be lovingly performed by your Metro Seafood Specialist
2 tablespoons of olive oil plus a little more if needed
1 link of Fresh Cooked Chorizo Sausage; Yes, Metro has this.
1 small shallot minced
2 cloves garlic minced
¾ cup of panko bread crumbs
½ cup of Romano cheese
½ cup of fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
How it's done
Place you half-shell clams on a baking pan and preheat the oven to 450° degrees.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, sauté the chorizo to render some of the fat and release the gorgeous paprika color.
Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook until tender about 2 minutes.
Turn the skillet to low heat and stir in the panko bread crumbs, allowing them to absorb the oils.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Romano cheese and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper (you might not need any because the grated cheese and fresh clams are naturally salty). If your mixture is a little dry just add a little extra olive oil.
Next, spoon the stuffing mixture on top of each clam.
Place the clams in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
Should you decide to enhance your flavorful experience with authentic Spanish music, may I suggest you create a Flamenco station on Pandora... I personally am a major Paco Pena fan.
Pan Seared Mediterranean Shrimp over an Israeli Salad Serves 4
Sure "Comfort Food" seems logical in the dead of Winter but I'll tell you what isn't comfortable, your favorite jeans as they cut into your waistline. Let's continue our comfortable habit of delectable clean eating with this easy complete weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
1½ to 2 pounds of large shrimp cleaned and deveined with the tails removed
¼ cup olive oil plus a little more for cooking
The juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon, like that free lemon you just got from Metro
1 tablespoon Lebneh or Greek style yogurt
3 cloves of garlic minced fine
2 teaspoons of dried oregano
¼ teaspoon each of Salt and Pepper
For the Israeli Salad
½ of a large seedless cucumber (not peeled) ½ inch dice
3 Plum (Roma) tomatoes ½ inch dice
½ a small red onion small dice
½ cup of fresh chopped curly or flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons of olive oil
The juice of 1 lemon or more to taste
Salt and pepper to taste (I use white pepper but you rule your own kitchen)
How it's done
First place the shrimp in a glass bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Lebneh, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate on the counter while you make the salad.
Make the salad by combining all of the ingredients in a salad bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
Drizzle a little olive oil into the skillet and sear the shrimp (in batches if necessary) for 2 minutes per side or until just opaque when knife tested.
To serve, transfer the Salad to a large serving platter and place the shrimp on top of the salad and feel your jeans breathe a sigh of comfortable relief.
EAT FISH LOVE LONGER!
Mark J. Drabich
President
Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet
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