This month, in addition to featuring our full line of Kurobuta products in Fish Tales Magazine (which you can read here), Samuels is offering a month-long special on signature Bacon Cheddar Porkers. You may be wondering, “What exactly is a Porker?” Well wonder no longer! Made with 100% Berkshire Pork and stuffed with smoky Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, Kurobuta Porkers are mouthwatering burger patties that are a fantastic addition to any menu.

Porkers are the perfect combination of authentic flavor, reasonable cost, and convenience. Your restaurant or dinner table will not have to sacrifice quality in favor of convenience. For just $5.25/lb, your restaurant can bring the best pork burgers in the business to the table! Sold in frozen 25 lb cases, you have until October 1^st to take advantage of this deal.

Once they learned how to catch the abundant Shrimp-like creatures, it was off to the races! Crawfish’s sweet, tender meat made them a great choice for a bevy of applications. Today, Crawfish dishes have spread across the country. Most popularly, Crawfish are used in Cajun Gumbo, a spicy combination of Shellfish, peppers, andouille sausage, and a thick stock. They’re also used often as a complement to fried Catfish fillets, as well as in the bold Crawfish Pot Pie. But there’s nothing quite like sitting together at the table and pickin’ and crackin’ these bad boys yourself.

As summertime winds down, you’ll definitely want to boost your menu with bold options that customers don’t see every day, or just provide your family with a memorable dinner. Luckily for you, you can find our Cooked Whole Crawfish on special for all of September. Our Crawfish are 16/20 size, and are sold in a frozen 5 x 2 lb case for $3.99/lb, making them both taste bud and wallet friendly! Try pairing these ‘Crawdads’ with Kurobuta Pork Sausage in a Cajun Boil, or use J.O. Crab Spice to season them up for a Craw-feast! Call your Samuels Agent, or join the Seven Fish Club at Guiseppe’s Market to place an order today.

Boquerones are provided oil marinated in 1 kilo units (2.2 lbs) and are on special for the remainder of August for just $19.50/unit.  When we taste them at Samuels, we love them a top of fresh bread, tossed in a salad, a garnish for traditional Mediterranean style deviled eggs, or enjoyed as is.

Abundant in Pacific waters, Alaska now boasts the largest Black Cod population in the world! Black Cod are deep-water fish and caught on longlines, a practice that has earned them a Green “Best Choice” Rating by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. And to top it off, Black Cod are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which boost your immune system and can help lower blood pressure.

For the rest of August, Samuels is offering a tremendous deal: Skin-on, bone-in Black Cod fillets for $16.95/lb. Contact your Samuels Agent to place an order, or come down to our retail store, Giuseppe’s Market, to buy Black Cod today!

Madai is enjoyed by chefs for its buttery, sweet texture and versatility. Great cooked or crudo, Madai skin is edible, which makes the fish a great option for grilling or frying whole. Pan searing is another great option, but crudo applications are still the most popular. Try serving Madai with one of our many rice options, including Koshihakari short-grain rice. Samuels also provides a bevy of dry goods and Asian-inspired sauces, which could aid in your preparation of Madai.

Our Madai are aquaculture-raised across the pond in Japan in rich fishing grounds on Shikoku Island. A moderate climate and stable year-round temperature provide the farmers with an ideal situation for raising Madai. Thus, Samuels is able to provide you with Madai all throughout the year! Additionally, our Madai are raised on a special feed that helps produce a natural red skin color and enriches the flesh with Omega-3 fatty acids.

Whole, 4 pound average Madai are available at Samuels all August for $9.25/lb. Snap into action fast because this pricing won’t last forever!

One of the most versatile fish money can buy, there are plenty of ways to prepare Dover Sole. The flavor, despite being mild, holds up against strong sauces and flavors. The fish is popularly peeled and sautéed, but can even be prepared whole and served in traditional tableside service style. Try pairing Dover Sole with a rich, buttery white wine sauce for a classic crowd-pleaser. Dover Sole can even be coated in rice flour and corn starch, and fried for an Asian-inspired dish. Chefs may even want to pair Dover Sole with Blu Brand Claw Crabmeat, also available on our August Specials. Be sure to see our discounted pricing on bulk orders!

While Samuels normally offers frozen Dover Sole by the bulk case, we’re giving you the chance to buy them by the each in August. That’s right, there are no minimum orders! You can take two pounds, or 200 pounds. Be our guest! Who knows, maybe you will find your Sole-mate this month.

Oishii Shrimp was born out of the passion for crafting superior Shrimp. And through years of research, a decade of planning, and amazing scientific advancements, Oishii has become a game changer with exceptional color, texture, and flavor. Oishii Shrimp is also an environmentally friendly product that is Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified with 3-stars. This ensures the top standard for sustainability and encompasses all quality assurance and control through every stage of the Shrimp life cycle.

The key to this success lies in small-batch aquaculture methods, proprietary pond construction, strict water quality monitoring and most importantly, cutting edge techniques which allow Oishii Shrimp to be the first Shrimp harvested and processed live. That’s right, live! This is the next level of freshness.

Chefs choose Oishii Shrimp to wow their guests with amazing plate presentation and impressive quality. That’s because your creative, carefully constructed dishes rely on the taste and quality of your ingredients like superior Shrimp. The quality and taste of Oishii will dazzle in dishes whether it comes to adding the perfect satisfying crunch to your ceviches, salads, and cocktails or imparting the impeccably mild and sweet, slightly nutty, buttery flavor into your soups, stews, and pastas.

This month, you can find U/12 Oishii Shrimp on special for $11.95/lb, sold in a frozen 20 lb case. And trust us, you’ll be blown away!

Here are two items that are perfect for Casual Dining, Gastro Pubs and Asian Fusion Restaurants: Gourmet Japanese Dressing and Super Crispy Tempura Batter Mix. And it just so happens that both items pair very well together. Japanese Dressing features a soy sauce base with a hint of wasabi, and is an excellent choice for salads, makes a delicious dipping sauce, and is great for marinades. It’s even a popular choice for topping raw Oysters, which are always available at Samuels. Really, it’s a great option for any Seafood of your choosing, and is of course cost-effective and convenient.

The Super Crispy Tempura Batter Mix provides you with a shortcut to battering seafood for an easy and quick Tempura. This time of year, it’s perfect for battering Softshell Crabs, so make sure you’re speaking with your Samuels agent about availability! With all the great Tempura options available here every day (including Nobashi Ebi on special during July), Samuels is your one-stop-shop for your needs. You can also serve your Tempura dish with a side of Baby Shiitake Mushrooms from our Fresh Produce Selection for a quick and easy dish.

Gourmet Japanese Dressing, 60 fl oz bottle, $14.75/ea. Tempura Batter Mix, 6 x 3.3 lb case, $49.99/ea. Get them while you can because these prices won’t last forever!

Tristan Tails have a sweet, clean flavor with a firm texture, small flake, and low fat content. The raw flesh comes in pink and translucent while shells are light green to amber. Shells cook up bright red and flesh turns white.

Tristan Tails are brought to you from one of the most isolated islands on the planet, giving your customers the chance to try a truly unique option. Occurring only around the virtually inaccessible Central South Atlantic islands of Tristan da Cunha, Nightingale, Gough Island and Vema Seamount, Tristan Lobster tails have a perfect, natural flavor that starts with their pure, clean environment. This is because the volcanic islands rise from abyssal depths to the surface, thus separating the benthic (lower sea level) wild population and oceanic sediment associated with each island. The process also allows the Tristan Tails more time to grow full and dense meats. The species occurs on rocky substrata from the shore down to approximately 200 m depth that separates this species from civilization in a somewhat private oasis. Try the mild, delicious flavor of Tristan tails today, to have your taste buds transported their own oasis as well!

Tristan Tails are on special for the month of July for $33.50/lb. Sold in frozen 10 lb cases, each Tail is 3.5-4 oz, making them the perfect option for Surf N’ Turf this Summer. Call your Samuels Agent today or come to Giuseppe’s Market to place an order.

The unique geography of Mauritius provides a pristine environment for raising Redfish. The site was selected after extensive surveys to ensure excellent water quality while protecting the environment. Certified with the Global Gap and Friends of the Sea, a key consideration in all aspects of the company is to protect and enhance the environment while providing high quality, tasty fish. Thus, you’ll be able to enjoy the great taste of these fish guilt-free, as environmental impact is minimal.

Today, Redfish are an extremely popular eating fish found on menus all over the world. Spicy blackened Redfish is a common choice for chefs, as it’s a breeze to make and a tasty choice for customers. You can find Redfish fillets on special all July for $11.95/lb. Since they’re already pin-boned, you’ll be able to save time on labor and enjoy a wallet-friendly option this Summer. Call your sales agent today, or come to Giuseppe’s Market to get your hands on Redfish today.