Charting the waters
FISH T YPE
Wild Alaskan sockeye
Wild Alaskan halibut
Wild Alaskan cod
Farmed Atlantic salmon
Farmed tilapia loins
Farmed steelhead trout
Wild mahi-mahi
COSTCO
WHOLESALE
$9.99
$16.49
$7.49
$7.66
$5.99
$6.33
$5.33
Cost per-pound comparison
NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL
RETAILER RETAILER RETAILER
$11.36 $16.48 $21.28
$22.39 $23.52 $30.69
$10.34 $11.52 $13.28
$8.96 $9.92 $11.04
No comparison available
No comparison available
$7.49 $7.68 $14.19
Comparison shopping took place in Seattle, San Diego and Sterling, Virginia, on November 15, 2010.
Prices at your local Costco may vary due to shipping.
78 ;e Costco Connection FEBRUARY 2011
Netga
WE’VE ALL HEARD that fish is an excellent
choice for strengthening the heart and body,
with an array of protein, vitamins, minerals
and omega- 3 fatty acids.
One of my favorite fish places has a menu
that is breathtaking: wild-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon, halibut, cod and mahi-mahi; and
farm-raised tilapia loins, Atlantic salmon and
steelhead trout. Unlike some, the prices on this
menu aren’t scary. Where is this place? Costco’s
Kirkland Signature™ frozen fish department.
Hooked
on Kirkland
Signature
Frozen Fish
By Pat Volchok
Kirkland Signature Farm-Raised
Atlantic Salmon
THE FIRST in the Kirkland Signature family of frozen
fish (2001) continues to be number one in sales.
(3-pound bag)
Raised in ocean net pens in Norway and Chile,
this salmon’s hard to beat.
: I like my friend Kerry’s no-mess recipe. Dot fillets with a little butter, garlic powder, olive
oil, fresh dill, pepper and lemon juice; wrap in foil
and grill on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
PREP TIP
BuyingSmart
IRIDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
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gives a behind-the-scenes look at
Costco products and services. Send
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