It’s not a creative display of empty boxes in my kitchen- mostly because when I took this, it was to brag to a friend in Georgia that I’d found these locally and she’d never seen them before. :) (And I’m pleased to say, not only was her jealousy sweet, the fish was quite tasty!)

Saundra M.

Hey Sig,

I saw your products in the freezer isle, and being a fan of both Deadliest Catch and The Northwestern I immediately picked up a box. Of course they were awesome. I’ll never eat the name brand minced meat fish sticks again! The texture was great and they tasted really fresh, nothing like the bland and mushy ones I grew up eating. I seriously can’t wait til next payday to try the other four varieties. So when am I gonna be able to pick up a box of Captain Sig’s Crab Legs or Crab Cakes? That would be beyond awesome.

Keep fishin!

-Timm B

PS- My cat Harry couldn’t keep his paws off. He’s also a fan.

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Sig Hansen, Star of Deadliest Catch, Will Host the Annual Seafood Showdown

 

NEW ORLEANS, June 12, 2009 — Accomplished chefs from throughout the United States will gather in New Orleans on July 18^th to compete in the 2009 Great American Seafood Cook-Off, which is presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board.  This will be the sixth consecutive year that the popular culinary contest has occurred.  The event, which has featured both up-and-coming and celebrity chefs over the years, underscores the importance of cooking with domestic seafood and encourages the use of products from sustainable fisheries.

“Since first introducing the Great American Seafood Cook Off in 2004, we have advanced the cause of sustainable fishing and also had a lot of fun,” said Ewell Smith, executive producer of the Cook-Off and executive director f the Lousiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board.  “I look forward to continuing this tradition and welcoming America’s most talented chefs to New Orleans this summer.”

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, the event’s chief sponsor, uses the cook-off to highlight to American seafood consumers the agency’s management of the Nation’s marine ecosystems. “Rebuilding U.S. marine fisheries so they can support the highest sustainable harvest for future generations of Americans is a significant challenge,” said Jim Balsiger, acting NOAA Fisheries Service assistant administrator.  “We are on target to end overfishing and set annual catch limits as required by U.S. law.”

Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana recently sent letters to the governors of all 50 states asking them to appoint a chef to compete in the event.  To date, 12 states have registered chefs including Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Texas and West Virginia.   Louisiana will be represented by Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace.  The 2009 Great American Seafood Cook Off is endorsed by the National Restaurant Association and will be audited by the National Fisheries Institute.

Sig Hansen, the commercial fishing captain who stars in the popular documentary television show Deadliest Catch, will host the 2009 Great American Seafood Cook Off.  Hansen began fishing at age 14 and currently captains the Northwestern, a fishing vessel based in Seattle. The Northwestern won the final derby seasons for king crab (2005) and opilio crab (2006), taking home titles for both the highest poundage caught and the highest dollars earned among the boats featured in Deadliest Catch.

“I am very excited to visit New Orleans and participate in the Great American Seafood Cook Off,” said Hansen.  “Coming from a commercial fishing family, I recognize the importance of sustaining our fisheries here in the U.S., which keeps the rich culture and heritage of our coastal fishing communities alive.”

The Great American Seafood Cook Off will take place at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans during the Louisiana Foodservice Expo.  Open to the public, the event asks attendees to make a $5-$10 donation at the door. This donation is for cook-off entry only and does not include entry into the expo. The Cook Off will begin at noon and conclude at 4pm.  Participating chefs will create unique dishes with domestic seafood, and utilize fish that’s native to their home state whenever possible. 

Prior winners of the Great American Seafood Cook Off include John Currence of City Grocery in Oxford, MS, Tim Thomas of the Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, GA, Justin Timineri, Executive Chef for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Randy Evans of Brennan’s of Houston, and John Besh of Restaurant August in New Orleans. 

Great American Seafood Cook Off sponsors include NOAA and FishWatch, Michelob Brewing Company, Whole Foods Market, Loubat Food Service Equipment, Louisiana Restaurant Association and the Royal Sonesta New Orleans hotel. Acknowledgement is also in order to the supportive seafood organizations; the National Fisheries Institute, Gulf and South Atlantic Fisheries Foundation, Texas Department of Agriculture, Jones Seafood Solutions, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  A special thanks also to media sponsors, Gulfscapes Magazine and Louisiana Public Broadcasting. 

For more information, visit online at www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookoff.com.
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This is our Rottie, Bruce. He never gets into the trash, but he couldn’t resist…Bruce wants to know when we can get the salmon patties in extra large?
Thanks for the great fish
Julie Lahr

 

Chad M. sends this in today. Good Kitty.. Good Kitty.. Sig’s comment, “that cat is about to eat my head”.  Remember folks we’re looking to collect all the empty box shots we can and the ones with the best damn looking empty boxes will win something. All the fish are caught in Alaska and these packages carry the Marine Stewardship Counsel logo which recognizes this fishery as Sustainable. Please look for these in your local Supercenters. Sig wants to hear from you if you’ve purchased any of the products and wants to know your thoughts. So leave a comment. He may just have some Northwestern Gear for those fans who send in the best display of empty Captain Sig’s empty boxes in their kitchens. You can email him the photos here

Want to locate where Captain Seafood is? Wal-mart is carrying it in their selected test markets. You can view the list of locations here.

Elissa from Green Bay sends this emtpy box shot in with a million dollar smile. Elissa says, “I’ve sent a pic with my God son Ashtyn holding your Fish N Cheese bites. I thought these were gonna be small bite size pieces and was happily amazed to see how big they really were. The Fish Sticks were really big also.”

Well Elissa like the saying goes, “Go Sig or Go Home”.  Thanks for the submission.

Want to locate where Captain Seafood is? Wal-mart is carrying it in their selected test markets. You can view the list of locations below:

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Mike sends this in from Ames, IA.

Want to locate where Captain Seafood is? Wal-mart is carrying it in their selected test markets. You can view the list of locations here.

Captain Sig…

First, let me say how much I enjoy watching you, your crew and the other crews on “Deadliest Catch”. Keep up the good work and be safe out there.

I tried your Capt. Sig’s Salmon Burgers last night, and have to say they kick serious butt. Great flavor and texture. I took a picture of the box like you asked on your website, and thought of a great tagline to go along with it…

“Capt. Sig’s Salmon Burgers… So good, you’ll wish you could eat the box they came in…

Take care..
Ben L.
Clinton, IL

We are proud to announce the launch of the Captain Sig line of Wild Alaskan Seafood. We are excited to bring a selection of great Wild Alaskan Seafood to your home.We have 6 different seafood entrees to select from. Captain Sig Battered Pollock, Captain Sig Battered Salmon, Captain Sig Salmon Burger, Captain Sig Popcorn Fish, Captain Sig Fish Stick, and Captain Sig Hidden Treasures.
All of our selections are certified sustainable.  All the fish are caught in Alaska and these packages carry the Marine Stewardship Counsel logo which recognizes this fishery as Sustainable. Please look for these in your local Supercenters. Sig wants to hear from you if you’ve purchased any of the products and wants to know your thoughts. So leave a comment. He may just have some Northwestern Gear for those fans who send in the best display of empty Captain Sig’s empty boxes in their kitchens. You can email him the photos here

Want to locate where Captain Seafood is? Wal-mart is carrying it in their selected test markets. You can view the list of locations here.