Fresh Fish!
Aloha Everyone!
I am currently in sunny Sydney, Australia and I saw a comment posted on the blog by Mark from Seattle who wants to try my Macadamia Nut Crusted Fresh Catch recipe when he and his wife are vacationing on Maui in April.
Mark asks:
We're from Seattle and get fish from the market versus the grocery store. If there's an equivalent near Kihei I would love to know! Thanks for your help and for sharing some great recipes.
Mark: The grocery stores in Hawaii sell GREAT fish because the people of Hawaii demand fantastically fresh seafood. We cook more fish at home in the Islands than in most other places in the country. Safeway in the Piikea Shopping Center, Star Market on S. Kiehi Road and Foodland on S. Kihei Road all sell great fish. You know what to look for in fresh fish, so trust your instincts. Talk to the people behind the counters in the fish departments at these stores. They are all very helpful and excited to share the fresh product they have to offer. Another place in Kihei that you may want to check out is: Eskimo Candy Seafood Market Tel: (808) 891-8898 Address: 2665 Wai Wai Pl, Kihei, HI 96753
Mark, when you are in town, stop by one of my restaurants. I have a close relationship with the fishermen that bring me fresh fish daily - you will find it hard to get your hands on fresher seafood than I can offer at the table!
Good luck with the hunt and happy cooking!
I'll write more about my stay in Australia once I return to Maui.
With warmest aloha,
Bev
posted by Bev at
12:30 PM
4 Comments:
Bev,
Thanks for the insight on fresh fish. I picked up fresh mahi from Eskimo Candy and made the macadamia nut crust and mango lilikoi sauce - outstanding! We had a great trip to Maui and a fantastic dinner at Joe's. The highlight was your ribs, which my father from Texas proclaimed them the best he's ever had - strong words from a Texan!
May 14, 2008 5:13 PM
Aloha, Mark! I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed your trip to Maui. Those folks at Eskimo Candy have a very consistent high quality product. It's great that they were able to meet your needs and that the dish came out to your enjoyment. Please tell your father that he has very good taste when it comes to ribs! With warmest aloha, Bev
May 14, 2008 7:06 PM
Bev, I have to tell you, I make a point of going to HGS every time I'm even vaguely near Mau'i (I live in NYC). While I can get plenty of macadamia encrusted fish here, yours, with the lilikoi sauce, is so stunning both the hubby and I nearly weep eating it. Siiiighhh. See you 8/12.
May 30, 2008 1:13 PM
Aloha Claudia!
Don't weep on the fish - it will water down the sauce! Ha! Seriously, thank you for your comment. I am so pleased that you are a fan of that fish preparation. When you come to Maui, please introduce yourself if I am in the restaurant on the night you and your husband come in to dine.
With aloha,
Bev
May 30, 2008 2:25 PM
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