On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:33:49 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\"" >
wrote:

>"Frank103" > :
>in rec.food.cooking
>
>> I was wondering what is the most expensive food you buy. The most I
>> pay is $16.99 for a pound of lump crab meat from Costco. It's blue
>> swimming crab from Indonesia distributed by Philips Food. Great taste.
>> I'm told that Sam's Club also sells it.
>
>Halibut and sword steaks. $18.99/lb and its from the fish monger. Not a
>supermarket.

That's pretty pricey. I made Albacore steaks from TJ's last weekend
and they were $6.99 frozen. I marinated them in a bit of soy, ginger,
garlic, sesame oil, and a dab of black bean sauce. Some of the best
fish I've ever had. And the price was ok too. Here's a picture of one
just after it was tossed in the pan:

http://i35.tinypic.com/k2cx2w.jpg

Lou