Trader Joe's Fish?

[granolagirl]

I've never had any of TJ's fish and was wondering if it is worth buying? The prices look really great. Any favorites?

[blazedog]

Depends on what your standards are :)

I'm not a fan of the frozen fish but I have friends who are okay with it. I will buy the skinless salmon filets in the refrigerator section and they are at least as good as the ones that are sold in my supermarket. I had some of their "fresh" swordfish last week and it was edible but not divine.

That said, I can really taste the difference between the TJ fish and the really fresh fish I buy at a speciality fish market/the Asian market I frequent or some of the upscale stores in my city - Whole Foods, Gelsons and Bristol Farms -- the prices reflect that quality -- except for the Asian market which is even cheaper than TJ's but where else can you pick out your live fish. :D

That said, TJ's fish is about as good as most supermarket fish and the price is generally cheaper. I do like their frozen uncooked shrimp.

[PAMMELA]

I've bought the frozen shrimp, scallops, halibut and tilapia and been very happy with everything. Just depends on what your standards are, like Blazedog said... Mine are right there with TJ's!

[Curleytop]

I have also bought the talapia and the fillet of sole, and halibut. DH refuses to each fish, so I hardly ever buy it!

[Goin' Coastal]

I really like the frozen wild Alaskan Salmon. To get non-farm raised salmon at the grocery store is almost cost prohibitive and it is very reasonable at TJ's!

[Ralph]

I've never had any problem with TJ's fish. I believe it's initially flash-frozen quite soon after it's caught, so it should be pretty "fresh." Since I don't always cook fish within a day or two of buying, TJs serves me best.

That being said, it really can't beat a good fishmonger, as long as you know his/her inventory is fresh. I personally cannot stand supermarket fish; I've never had a good piece of fish from a traditional supermarket and basically refuse to buy it there anymore. Whole Foods is an exception, but our local fishmonger is closer and cheaper than the nearest Whole Foods.