Saving money by buying whole fish
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 22:00 Today I rode my bike up to Whole Foods to grab a few things for dinner. I was on a mission for some fresh squid to add to the andouille sausage and shrimp for the gumbo. As I walked into the fishmonger there, I spied some dandy looking whole Rock Cod. I was sorely tempted, especially since the price was a mere $3.99 a pound.
That’s right. $3.99.
For those occasions when you have just a little more time, consider buying the whole fresh fish. You get so much more for your money. You can take the skin and carcass for the broth base on a seafood stew or gumbo that will be better than anything you can empty out of a can or jar. And then you’re left with nice meaty fillets cut just the way you want them.
Even if you’re not going to use it all right away, freeze the extra!
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