After spending a glorious weekend in Capitola, my honey and I stopped in Half Moon Bay for an impromptu lunch. We stuffed our faces full of deep-fried tacos a la Flying Fish Grill and then checked out a local fish market across the street called Half Moon Bay Fish Market. For those faint of heart, do not venture further…
This little mom and pop shop is brimming with tanks full of live lobster, crabs and shrimp and the ground is lined with crates full of fish of every size. I made the rookie mistake of wearing flip-flops and got my toes wet with slimey seawater and fish scum. Oh and the smell…I had to cover my nose with my sweater. Needless to say, this place ain’t Whole Foods but the fish is fresh!!
I chatted briefly with one of the fishmongers who told me that the majority of their seafood is caught or sourced locally. There is a wide selection, ranging from the mundane salmon to the slightly more exotic sea bass. We ended up with a pound and a half (which set us back about $18) of fresh, local halibut.
Later that evening, we prepared Chili-Glazed Halibut with Avocado Tomatillo Sauce and it was absolutely delicious!
If you’re ever in the hood, I definitely recommend checking out this quaint fish market! There’s also a small shop next door with fruit and vegetables and pantry staples.
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