Lent is the biggest time of year for seafood sales (more on that soon) but, according to the industry supported news source IntraFish, the Superbowl unofficially launches the seafood selling season. Supermarket retailers everywhere offered plenty of seafood platters and party specials for Americans watching the big game.
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I hadn't really considered it before, but now that you mention it, there seems to be more seafood around at Superbowl Sunday parties lately then when we first started having the parties 12 years ago. This past Sunday we had not only the typical shrimp ring that shows itself at most parties, but guests also brought sushi, a cheesy seafood dip, and smoked salmon with cream cheese and crackers. There were far more seafood selections than chicken or beef dishes.