Seafood is the trendy protein for 2011. Fish and seafood options are wonderfully varied all on their own—and multiplying these bountiful choices are menu ideas and applications appropriate for all kinds of restaurants, from fast food to fine dining. Here’s our take on what we’re likely to see more of in the coming months.

Seafood sustainability is a complex idea, but it’s based on a simple premise: we can’t eat for today by borrowing from tomorrow. As the number of people in the world has grown, so has their affluence and appetite for seafood. Over time, commercial fishing has become more efficient, leading many areas and seafood species to become over-harvested. As a result, many seafood populations have collapsed below commercially viable levels.

One of the oldest favorites on American restaurant menus is also one of the newest, freshest and most appealing to consumers: shrimp.  Shrimp-based appetizers are a succulent treat—upscale and flavorful but still reasonably priced and more accessible than other seafood options. As an entrée ingredient, shrimp makes dishes stand out; versatile without being bland, this talented player shows up as a star or in a cameo role in salads, soups, sandwiches and even sides.

Harbor Banks Seafood has always been the source of minimally processed, quick-frozen or canned seafood you can count on.  And because we know that in the world of seafood the word “confidence” means everything, we have a dedicated team of experts who work to guarantee the consistency, quality and integrity of our products.

Since 1924, Bluewater has delivered great seafood, and to this day we continue to bring you the value-added fish and shellfish that make seafood enjoyable for your patrons and easy for your kitchen staff.

Bluewater Seafood delivers quality products that are one step closer to the plate.  Uniform sizing, distinct coatings and careful handling ensure the flavor and consistency of each product.

Bluewater introduces a taste of the gulf coast. These unique and ready-to-serve crab meat products are second to none. All Bluewater crab cake products are handmade in the U.S.A.

Harbor Banks brings you Domestic Shrimp from the coastal waters of the United States. They are more flavorful than farm raised due to the natural diet. Available in a wide range of sizes to help increase profit across many menu applications.

With Harbor Banks your menu possibilities are limitless. Our finfish is minimally processed and quick-frozen to give you the seafood you can count on, and is available in a variety of species and product forms. Additionally, all of our finfish are guaranteed to meet our stringent standards for safety and quality. We’re confident that Harbor Banks will be your inspiration for any excellent seafood dish.

Harbor Banks Imported Channel Catfish represents our highest quality; which is always chemical free and single frozen. Raised and harvested in the clear water mountain regions of southern China, our skinless, individually quick frozen Catfish is available year-round at competitive pricing.

Lake and Reservoir Raised; Individually Quick Frozen