Celebrate summer with an all-domestic lineup. This July, we are highlighting premium seafood and unique coastal ingredients sourced right here in the USA. From local Maryland favorites to wild Alaskan catches, these features bring exceptional quality, fresh flavors, and strong regional appeal to your menus and seafood counters.
Snow Hill Bay Scallops (Retail Pack)
Item Code: SFB026
Source: Snow Hill, Maryland
Specs: Plain, 10/26ct trays per case
Special July Price: $14.65/tray
About the Item: Sourced right from Maryland's Eastern Shore, these bay scallops offer a sweet, delicate flavor and a tender texture. Packed in convenient retail-ready trays, they deliver local freshness with zero prep work required.
For Restaurant Kitchens: Their quick cooking time makes them perfect for high-velocity summer dining. Flash-sear them for a seasonal seafood risotto, toss them into a light garlic and white wine pasta, or feature them in a chilled, citrus-forward ceviche. Or present them on the half shelf for the least amount of work!
For Retail & Grocery: Capitalize on the "local" tag. Position these trays front-and-center with signage highlighting Maryland sourcing. Offer simple recipe cards for a "10-Minute Summer Scallop Pasta" to encourage impulse buys from busy home cooks.
Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets
Item Code: WSS200
Source: Alaska, USA
Specs: C-trim
About the Item: July is peak wild salmon season, and Alaskan Sockeye is the gold standard. Known for its intense deep-red color, robust flavor, and firm texture, this C-trim fillet is exceptionally clean and ready for precision portioning.
For Restaurant Kitchens: The striking color makes a massive impact on the plate. Feature it grilled over open flames, cedar-planked with a stone-fruit glaze, or lightly pan-seared skin-on to contrast its rich, oily flesh with crisp texture.
For Retail & Grocery: Market this as the ultimate summer grilling feature. Run promotions emphasizing "Wild, Product of USA" and "Peak Season Flavor." Set up displays alongside cedar planks, lemons, and dill-infused marinades to drive cross-merchandising sales.
Chincoteague Bay Sea Beans
Item Code: WEESBN
Source: Chincoteague Bay, Maryland
About the Item: Also known as samphire or sea asparagus, these vibrant green, crisp coastal succulents grow wild along the shores of Chincoteague Bay. They offer a unique, naturally salty snap that tastes exactly like a clean ocean breeze.
For Restaurant Kitchens: A dream garnish and texture element for modern menus. Use them raw to add a crisp, briny bite to seafood crudos, or quickly sauté them in butter and garlic to serve as a striking bed for fish or a side dish for steak. Tip: Skip adding extra salt to the dish, as these pack a natural briny punch.
For Retail & Grocery: Introduce shoppers to something unique. Display them in the specialty produce or wet-rack seafood section next to white fish or salmon. Label them as “Gourmet Ocean Green" and suggest using them as a crunchy, low-carb salad topper or a stir-fry enhancer.
Domestic Red Snapper
Item Code: SNA383
Source: Galveston, Texas
Specs: 1-2 lb fillets, Scaled & Gutted (S&G)
About the Item: Harvested from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico out of Galveston, this true Red Snapper features a sweet, mild flavor and a firm, flaky texture. Arriving scaled and gutted, it significantly cuts down on back-of-house prep.
For Restaurant Kitchens: The 1-2 lb size is absolutely ideal for a show-stopping whole-fish presentation. Score the skin, stuff the cavity with citrus and fresh herbs, and fry or roast it whole. It also yields beautiful, clean fillets for classic pan-searing.
For Retail & Grocery: Highlight the premium quality of Gulf seafood. Clean, whole fish appeal greatly to culinary enthusiasts and shoppers looking for authentic regional dishes. Use ice displays to showcase their bright red color and offer to fillet them at the counter for customers who prefer a ready-to-pan option.
Support Domestic, Support Quality
By choosing this month’s featured items, you are supporting American fisheries and coastal harvesters while bringing the freshest summer flavors to your customers. Whether you are looking to elevate your dinner menu with local Chincoteague sea beans and Gulf snapper, or drive retail traffic with peak-season Alaskan sockeye and convenient Maryland bay scallops, these domestic options deliver the quality and story your customers want to see.
Inventory moves quickly during peak summer dining season. Contact your JJ McDonnell Account Manager today to secure your volume and add these premium domestic features to your next delivery.
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