MINNEAPOLIS — October is known for two things: Halloween and National Seafood Month. To celebrate, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Fortune Fish & Gourmet and their Coastal Seafoods retail locations in Minneapolis have partnered to bring it all together, hosting the first-ever “Scary Good Certified Seafood Celebration” next week. The event aims to inspire and inform area culinary influencers on the benefits of responsibly raised, ASC-certified seafood.
The Oct. 26 invite-only reception will feature 50+ area media, seafood producers, distributors, retailers and social media personalities attending to taste and experience responsible aquaculture. Guests will learn more about the three organizations’ efforts to promote quality farm-raised seafood in the Twin Cities and nationwide, while enjoying an evening soirée mere days from All Hallow’s Eve. In true Halloween fashion, seafood-themed costumes and attire are strongly encouraged.
At the gathering, Coastal Seafoods’ chefs will serve up a selection of “ghoulishly good” Seared Aqua Grouper with Japanese Dressing, “spookily succulent” Del Pacifico Shrimp Ceviche and “frighteningly flavorful” Seared Verlasso Salmon with Toasted Corn Relish and Lime Crema. All seafood served is ASC certified and part of a larger promotion Fortune Fish is conducting from Oct. 15 – Nov. 15.