Thank you to Gorton’s for providing a product pack that let us serve up classic fish and chips.
Growing up in Maine I had the good fortune to be exposed to lots of seafood. Much of it was fresh off the boat – literally. You’d watch the fishermen unload their boats behind the restaurant and a few minutes later it would arrive on your plate. And if you’re talking lobster, you could even go and choose the exact one you wanted.
It’s a little harder to get that fresh seafood here in Kentucky. So when we’re craving something from the sea, we usually turn to Gorton’s. They’ve been providing quality fish to homes all across the US and Canada since 1849. The little tag “Trust the Gorton’s Fisherman” is easy to do when you’re talking about a company that’s been around for over 160 years.
Gorton’s now has everything from fish sticks to grilled salmon to shrimp scampi. There isn’t a single product they offer that I’ve tried that I haven’t liked. I have yet to try the tilapia fish sticks, but they’re definitely next on my list.
Their seafood products are great served as-is, but if you like to get a little fancy, you can use them as a base in a variety of recipes. One of the recipes that caught my eye was for the Halloween Fish Stick Graveyard. This would be so fun for dinner on Halloween night – and it has ingredients my daughter will actually eat. Continue reading »
