When you're planning a seafood dinner, the first question is the most important: how fresh is the fish? At The Flying Butcher, we keep the answer simple. Our seafood case is restocked with fresh deliveries five days a week, so nothing sits behind the glass for long.
You'll find a fresh fish market right on Route 101A in Amherst, minutes from Nashua, Merrimack, Milford, and Hollis. Here's what to expect when you stop in.
Our case carries a consistent core of fresh seafood, so you can count on your favorites being there when you need them:
If you're shopping for a specific fish or planning for a crowd, call ahead at (603) 598-6328 and we'll set it aside for you.
Freshness in seafood comes down to one thing: time. The less time between the boat and your pan, the better the fish tastes. That's why we take deliveries five days a week instead of one big shipment — the case turns over constantly, and nothing lingers.
You can check freshness yourself. Fresh fish has firm flesh that springs back when pressed, a moist surface, and a clean smell like the ocean. If it smells "fishy," it's past its prime. Everything in our case passes that test before it goes behind the glass.
Seafood changes with the seasons — lighter grilled fish in summer, hearty chowders and baked haddock when the weather turns. Fish Fridays are a tradition around here, and the case is stocked for them every week. Ask us what's in season right now, and we'll point you to it.
Not sure how much to buy? Plan on about a half-pound of fish per person, a little more for big appetites. Our team of meat experts handles the seafood case with the same care as the butcher block — they'll tell you how to cook what you're buying, how long it keeps, and what to serve with it.
Visit The Flying Butcher any day of the week for fresh seafood worth the trip. If you need something special, just ask — we're happy to order it for you.
