The party appetizer
Seacuterie Board
Cured fish, scallops, salmon pearls, cheeses and citrus. The party appetizer, assembled in twenty minutes.
850 mg EPA + DHA22 mcg selenium
As tested, per 4 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Holiday guide · Thursday, December 31
Seatopia for New Year’s Eve
A board and a toast, not another roast.
Stay in. Put a board on the table, open something sparkling, and let the sashimi plates do the talking. One loin and one pot of rice is a sushi night for the whole table.
Your plan
- Order by Monday, December 21An order placed before 8am PT on Monday, December 21 ships Tuesday the 22nd. Adding it to your Christmas order is the calmer plan.
- Thaw on the 30thMove the fish to the refrigerator, still sealed, the night before. Defrost the caviar in the refrigerator for about 5 hours.
- Assemble at nineThe seacuterie board takes about twenty minutes. Spoon the roe onto the tartare just before it goes out.
The menu
New Year's Eve: a board and a toast, not another roast
New Year’s Eve at home: a seacuterie board, a build-your-own sushi night, crudos and a tin of caviar for midnight, with a plan for Thursday, December 31.
One steelhead loin, one pot of rice
Sushi Date Night
Five kinds of sushi from one loin and one pot of rice, set out so everyone builds their own. For two, or for ten.
2,560 mg EPA + DHA67 mcg selenium
As tested, per 12 oz loin. Values vary by sample and season.
Yellowtail, scallops, salmon roe
Yellowtail & Scallop Tartare
Molded tartare, ponzu, a spoon of roe on top. A sharp first course before midnight.
8 g protein7 mcg selenium
As tested, per 2 oz serving. Values vary by sample and season.
Steelhead loin
Black Garlic Tamari Steelhead Sashimi
Dark sauce, pale fish, fresh wasabi. The dramatic plated appetizer.
2,560 mg EPA + DHA67 mcg selenium
As tested, per 12 oz loin. Values vary by sample and season.
Steelhead loin, caviar
Steelhead Crudo with Plankton Marino
Plankton oil, lemon zest, caviar in the center. Minimalist luxury.
2,560 mg EPA + DHA67 mcg selenium
As tested, per 12 oz loin. Values vary by sample and season.
Atlantic salmon, salmon roe
Citrus-Cured Atlantic Salmon Carpaccio
Thin-sliced salmon, hand-squeezed citrus, roe. Bright, cold and fast. The alternate sixth course, or a New Year's Eve plate.
1,960 mg EPA + DHA28 mcg selenium
As tested, per 6 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Mangrove black tiger shrimp
Black Tiger Shrimp Vietnamese Fresh Rolls
Shrimp poached in a lime broth, rolled with herbs and rice noodles, with a black garlic peanut sauce. Makes 10 to 12; double it.
18 mcg selenium40 mg EPA + DHA
As tested, per 4 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Smoked rainbow trout
Smoked Trout Tostadas with Avocado Lime Crema
Crisp tostadas, avocado lime crema, big flakes of trout, pomegranate and salsa macha. No cooking, fifteen minutes.
765 mg EPA + DHA28 g protein27 mcg selenium
As tested, per 5.5 oz fillet. Values vary by sample and season.
In the freezer
The fish for New Year’s Eve
Our fish is blast-frozen to −10°F at harvest and vacuum sealed, and the roe and caviar tins arrive frozen, so it all keeps until the night you want it. See every pick for the season.
Steelhead, Cold-Smoked Lox
For the bagel spread, the crêpes and the seacuterie board.
850 mg EPA + DHA22 mcg selenium
As tested, per 4 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Pastrami Smoked Lox
Peppery and dark-edged. The cucumber bites, the cream cheese bowl, the fritters.
1,420 mg EPA + DHA18 mcg selenium
As tested, per 4 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Steelhead, Sashimi Loin
The loin behind the cider poach, the fish ham, the Wellington and the beet cure.
2,560 mg EPA + DHA67 mcg selenium
As tested, per 12 oz loin. Values vary by sample and season.
Half-Shell Scallops
Ceviche in the shell, tartare, the seafood pasta.
8 g protein7 mcg selenium
As tested, per 2 oz serving. Values vary by sample and season.
Salmon Roe Caviar
The garnish that ties the whole season together. Night eight, the crêpes, the tartare.
525 mg EPA + DHA27 mcg selenium
As tested, per 30 g tin. Values vary by sample and season.
Mangrove Black Tiger Shrimp
Pumpkin shrimp, harissa shrimp, fresh rolls. A 16 oz bag serves four.
18 mcg selenium40 mg EPA + DHA
As tested, per 4 oz portion. Values vary by sample and season.
Smoked Trout Filets
Already cooked. The breakfast skillet and the tostadas.
765 mg EPA + DHA28 g protein27 mcg selenium
As tested, per 5.5 oz fillet. Values vary by sample and season.
Questions
Before you order for New Year’s Eve
When should I order for New Year’s Eve?
Orders ship Tuesday or Wednesday and usually arrive Wednesday or Thursday, and delivery is not guaranteed for an exact day. An order placed before 8am PT on Monday, December 21 ships Tuesday the 22nd; with your Christmas order is calmer still.
How do I handle the caviar?
Tins arrive frozen; keep them in the freezer until the day. Defrost in the refrigerator for about 5 hours, away from strongly scented foods. Do not refreeze after thawing, and finish an opened tin within 4 days.
Can I host it as a sushi night?
Yes. One steelhead loin and one pot of rice make five kinds of sushi, set out so everyone builds their own. Our guide to hosting a sushi dinner party has the rest.
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