It used to be that seafood was only eaten in a sit-down restaurant, on the weekends, for special occasions. But, the economic downturn in 2008 forced consumers to reduce their expenditures and transform their spending habits. As a result, many Americans traded in their white tablecloth restaurant outings for ready-made meals eaten in the comfort of their own homes.
Fast forward to 2013, and shoppers can now “splurge” on that fancy seafood dish without having to empty out their bank accounts, and yes, they can do so in both restaurants and at home.