Seafood
The frozen aisle where your wallet and your taste buds finally agree.
Costco's seafood section quietly punches way above its weight. The frozen stuff is flash-frozen at peak freshness (often fresher than the "fresh" fish at your regular grocery store — yes, really). And the fresh counter has restaurant-quality fillets at prices that make date-night-in feel like a steal. Stock your freezer with a bag of wild-caught salmon and some shrimp, and you're never more than 20 minutes away from a legitimately impressive dinner.
Fresh
| Product | Typical Price | Package Size | Why It's Worth It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet | ~$11.99/lb | Varies | Buttery, rich, and ready for whatever you throw at it |
Frozen
| Product | Typical Price | Package Size | Why It's Worth It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Wild-Caught Salmon Fillets | ~$22.99 | 3 lbs | Individually vacuum-sealed — thaw only what you need |
| Frozen Tilapia Fillets | ~$16.99 | 4 lbs | Mild, budget-friendly, and kid-approved |
| Frozen Mahi-Mahi | ~$19.99 | 3 lbs | Firm and flaky — great on the grill or in tacos |
| Frozen Cod Fillets | ~$18.99 | 3 lbs | Fish and chips night just got a serious upgrade |
| Ahi Tuna Steaks | ~$24.99 | 2 lbs | Sear rare, slice thin, feel like a chef |
Shellfish
| Product | Typical Price | Package Size | Why It's Worth It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Frozen Raw Shrimp 21–25 ct | ~$18.99 | 2 lbs | Big, plump, and perfect for scampi or stir-fry |
| Kirkland Frozen Cooked Shrimp 31–40 ct | ~$16.99 | 2 lbs | Thaw-and-eat convenience for cocktail platters or salads |
| King Crab Legs | ~$39.99/lb | Seasonal | A splurge, but have you tasted king crab with melted butter? |
| Sea Scallops | ~$29.99 | 2 lbs | Get a blazing hot pan, sear 90 seconds per side, thank us later |
Recipes Using These
- Lemon Butter Salmon — bright, buttery, done in 15 minutes
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowls — meal prep that you'll actually look forward to eating
- Baked Stuffed Salmon — dinner party showstopper, weeknight easy
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta — garlic, wine, butter, shrimp — need we say more?
- Coconut Curry Shrimp — creamy, spicy, and on the table in 25 minutes
- Miso Glazed Salmon — sweet-savory miso glaze, caramelized under the broiler
- Fish Tacos — crispy cod, crunchy slaw, lime crema, done
- Seared Scallops — screaming hot pan, 90 seconds per side, restaurant-quality
- Pad Thai — shrimp, rice noodles, peanuts, tamarind — better than takeout