Eating seafood helps topack your diet with healthy fats, lean protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Yet, nearly 90% of Americans are not meeting this recommendation.

So, what’s holding people back?

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Another likely possibility is that people struggle to find realistic options that fit into their weekly budget.

Walter Nunez, executive chef at The Rex SteakhouseinRedondo Beach, Calif., agrees.

The restaurant’s executive chef also recommends pairing branzino with a rose or white wine such as a Sancerre.

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“Big companies like Costco have a great and extensive seafood market and meat market,” Machado notes.

“This is my go-to when I need amazing seafood and sushi grade fish.”

Alongside fresh salmon, this is one seafood option chef Machado regularly buys at Costco.

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Various packs of Ahi tuna steaks are availableboth plain andsesame crusted.

The same goes for clams, which are an exceptional option to throw into a pasta dish.

He buys both atAsian Marta local Asian grocery store in Miami.

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Little neck clams specifically, are chef Bonila’s favorite.

“They come to $6-7 dollars a dozen and are very delicious,” he says.

“They can be baked, grilled, or served raw if desired and are very economical.

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Cooking simply with garlic, lemon, tarragon, and butter, can make a nice unforgettable meal.”

Mahi Mahi additionally won’t cost you too much moolah compared to other marine delicacies.

Chef Machado explains that this is the Japanese word for imitation crab meat or crab sticks.

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