Does anyone know where I can get Halibut Cheeks in the area? Toronto to London or the Golden Triangle is fine. Or do you know of a fish monger who could perhaps order them for me? PS Nothing at TJs or Caudles Catch.
Thanks
Dave Gimbel LCBO Sales/Export Manager Vineland Estates Winery snipped-for-privacy@sympatico.ca
Actually, Mike, halibut cheeks are a great delicacy here in the Pacific Northwest, and command a good price, and are available at Trader Joe's (TJs) frozen on occassion. I personally don't see the fuss - I like the steaks just as well.
My question for Dave is "in the area" of where, exactly? Portland? Seattle? Anchorage? Duluth? Adelaide?
I first tasted Halibut Cheeks at Pike Place Market in Seattle years ago. They had a memorable texture, somewhat reminiscent of the Chinese custom of presenting the cheeks of a whole fish to the guest of honor at a banquet.
I must confess that my initial reaction was similar to Mike's.
However, stuck down here in the South Pacific, during the third rainstorm in eight days, my curiosity got the better of me - and I consulted Uncle Google.
I had no idea that Halibut grew to such a gigantic size; and being a lover of seafood of all kinds, I regret that it is so far from Alaska to NZ, or else I would definitely put Halibut Cheeks on my "must try" list.
OK - I see that it is a delicate white fish - but, what wine would one match with a simply prepared Halibut dish - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc? Chablis? Riesling? Just curious!
To the OP - Google revealed suppliers in Alaska (with glowing references on their websites) who appear to be able to ship Halibut Cheeks and a wide range of other seafood, anywhere in the USA / Canada within a day or two - may be your best bet.
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