Mark Your Calendar: Fishy February
Mark your calendar: Fishy February honors Crab Rangoon on the 13th, and on the 24th, it is Fish Fry Day, complete with Tartar Sauce Day on the side! City Fish Market at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, has the freshest crab meat and fish to make these celebrations that are sure to delight. Information follows to whet your appetite for these occasions that encourage healthful seafood consumption.
An Iconic Appetizer: Crab Rangoon
Crab Rangoon is a popular Polynesian-style American-Chinese fusion appetizer that debuted at Trader Vic’s in California in the mid-20th century. That remarkable era was defined by the following and more:
- Post-War Era following World War II
- The Korean War began on June 25, 1950
- DNA structure was discovered by Watson and Crick in 1953
- On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in California
- The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961
- Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered on August 28, 1963
- On July 20, 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 landed on the moon
Crab Rangoon dumpling recipes are arguably every bit as memorable as the time period in which they emerged, being that they generally consist of:
- Crispy, deep-fried wonton wrappers and
- A creamy filling of crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, and scallions is served with
- Sweet-and-sour, duck, plum, or chili dipping sauces.
For the February 13 celebration of Crab Rangoon, be sure to shop at City Fish Market. Since our opening in 1930, patrons from Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine have known that we offer the best crab meat and the freshest fish in the greater New England area. Check out our recipe for Baked Crab Rangoon.
February 24 is Fish Fry Day!
Tender, flaky white fish fried in a tempting batter is so outstandingly delicious that it is more than a meal: it’s an occasion. That’s especially true every February 24, because it is Fish Fry Day!
And the good news is that many of the nutritional benefits of eating fish are retained in fried fish (though its overall nutritional composition is significantly altered).
Food&Wine.com offers a mouth-watering collection of 24 Fried Fish Recipes with Beer Batter, Banh Mi, and More. In addition to whole-fried snapper and fried catfish po’boys, the link includes recipes for crispy, battered, and fried cod, Konkani Fish Kadi, and Thai fried fish with spicy Chile sauce. Note that there is a Fish Fry recipe, as well as options for fried cod, sea bass, snapper, swordfish, and shrimp, including Shrimp Tempura and Honey-Pepper Coconut Shrimp.
Tartar Sauce Day is also February 24!
Tartar sauce has many scrumptious variations, but a basic recipe typically includes high-quality mayonnaise, dill pickles, pickle juice, and minced onion. For tang, heat, or herbaceousness, consider adding mustard, hot sauce, parsley, or capers to your tartar sauce. Of course, well-made tartar sauce is the must-have side at any fish fry!
Mark Your Calendar to Visit City Fish Market When Grocery Shopping
City Fish Market should also be noted when you mark your calendars for Fishy February! We’ve got the seafood freshness craved by home chefs and professional chefs alike! Of course, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, and cooking a great seafood recipe is a distinctly delicious way to say, “I Love You!”
Contact City Fish Market today by calling us or filling out our online form. We’d love to hear from you or, better yet, see you at one of our increasingly famous retail counters!