We had a hankering for fresh seafood, and a quick Google search led us to IC Sharks Seafood Market. The market has a cool, beachy vibe, but once we stepped inside we realized we'd pay heavily for this ambiance. The fish looked shiny and fresh. The price tags, however, were higher than anticipated.
We decided to go for two of the cheapest options: a half pound each of salmon ($12.99/lb) and shrimp ($13.99/lb). Our friendly counter lady had a heavy hand, though. We walked out with 3/4 lb. of salmon, 2/3 lb. of shrimp, and a $20 price tag that defeated the purpose of eating in.
To offset the cost, we split our bounty into two meals. The first night, we marinated the salmon fillet in a sesame-ginger sauce, seared it, and served it on a salad of spinach, cashews, starfruit, and unsweetened coconut flakes with a yogurt-peanut dressing. The fish was quite frankly sexcellent. It tasted very fresh and had a nice flaky texture.
Dinner #2 was a recipe we found on Epicurious: shrimp and chicken pasta with a creamy wine sauce. We were feeling a little guilty after our bacon cheeseburger extravaganza (see previous post), so we decided to use whole wheat pasta and fat-free half and half...we still breaded the chicken though. The scriiiimpz were a b*tch to peel and clean, but they sure made sweet love to our taste buds.
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After
The bottom line: IC Sharks was a bit overpriced, but they have some super sea creatures.
IC Sharks Seafood Market
13060 Gandy Blvd.
St.Petersburg, Florida
727.498.8568
nice plates, dudes!
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