Celebrate Summer by Grilling up some Seafood

CELEBRATE SUMMER BY GRILLIN’ UP SOME SEAFOOD!

Courtney Christensen is a writer, producer, and social media manager who focuses on local food systems and community organization.

We know, we know, when you’re going to a cookout, you’re expecting grilled burgers and hot dogs, some BBQ ribs or grilled vegetables. But imagine this: a gorgeous, citrusy, delicate fish or shellfish grilling alongside those classics. From prawns and bacon-wrapped scallops to gorgeous wild salmon, cod, and halibut, literally anything goes when it comes to grilling seafood. At Cow-op, they’re all about celebrating the best of our region and seafood is no exception. Cow-op is proud to be working with several outstanding producers to bring the best local seafood available. River Select Fisheries Cooperative’s mission is to service demanding markets that expect fish from a sustainable source, while they help build vibrant and prosperous First Nations communities through local, self-regulated and integrated fisheries businesses led by First Nations. They draw from countless generations of First Nations experience to selectively harvest the best River Select wild salmon – all within the pristine

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rivers of British Columbia. Their fisheries conserve our natural environments by respecting strict measures around selective fishing and quality control and by doing so, place the needs of our rivers and the life it holds first.

Michelle Rose Community Supported Fishery offers a variety of sustainably harvested seafoods all frozen at sea, all our fishes are sushi grade, the highest quality. The “Michelle Rose“ is a freezer troller/prawn boat based in Cowichan Bay, captained by Guy Johnston. He has been a fisherman along the coast of BC for over 40 years. They fish from as close as Cowichan Bay to Haida Gwaii. They started Michelle Rose Community Supported Fishery 6 years ago as a way to sell to the people who live in our community and to reduce the carbon footprint of our catch.

The Fishery has delivered fresh seafood and friendly service since 1992 - first as The Fishery and later as The Fishery Seafoods, Ltd. The Fishery Seafoods, Ltd. is a family-owned & operated business. The main owner, Arnie Hengstler, is a commercial fisherman from a family of fishermen and is committed to wild-only salmon products. He started selling his fresh catch at Saltspring Island’s Saturday Market in 1972. They have relocated to Duncan where they continue to market and sell their elite gourmet seafood products.

The Drift Meat and Seafood was started with the idea of keeping our best resource here in Beautiful British Columbia. With the principles of supreme quality, sustainability and fresh clean ingredients they make some great West Coast products. And best of all, keep our local seafood local.

Looking to wow guests at your summer cookout parties? Seafood is the perfect way to show off your grilling skills. Amp up your seafood of choice with flavorful marinades, cook them quickly over a hot, welloiled grill, and you simply can’t go wrong.

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