Order Seafood Online for Father’s Day

Why make Dad cook on his special day when you can do something so much more special? Around here, Father’s Day has always meant the whole family gets together and Dad busts out the grill to cook food that got bought out of his budget. What kind of Father’s Day present is that? This year, why not do something special? Give dad a break. Order seafood from an online seafood market and man the grill so dad can relax and enjoy his day.

Not sure what to order? Here are some suggestions from a top online seafood market to help you make up your mind.

Buy Dungeness Crab

These sweet crabs aren’t for the faint of heart, but they’re well worth the effort. The sweet meat is among the most tender crab meat you’ll find anywhere. They’re easy to cook – just toss live Dungeness crab into a pot of boiling water, cook them until they’re bright red and run them under cold water. You can get fancier, of course. There are some great recipes for grilled Dungeness crab and different kinds of butter to serve with Dungeness crab. No matter what you do, though, fresh Dungeness crab from an online seafood market will be the star of Dad’s day.

Buy Swordfish Steaks

Swordfish steaks really live up to their name. Swordfish is generally regarded as the “meatiest” fish, with little fishy taste and a real meat texture. They also grill up beautifully – and very, very fast. Order swordfish steaks a few days ahead of time, keep them on ice until you’re ready to cook them, and then marinate them in lemon juice, olive oil and your choice of pungent herbs. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least half an hour but no more than two hours, then throw them on the grill. All it will take is about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Dad will love them so much he may hand over the spatula for the rest of the summer.

Buy King Salmon

There’s a reason they call this delicious fish the king salmon – they’re not only huge, they’re incredibly tasty. This time of year, king salmon is in season, so you can easily buy fresh-caught kings from any online seafood market that regularly stocks them. To get that delicious seared crust and crispy skin, brush the salmon steaks with vegetable oil. Do the same with the grill. Start the salmon skin side UP on the grill, letting it sear for about 4 minutes before flipping it over to finish cooking. Serve it with something tangy and spicy, like mango-peach salsa or a delicious chimichurri.

This Father’s Day, treat your dad like a king. Order from a seafood market online and take over the cooking so he can kick back with a cold brew and critique your technique. You know he loves doing that.