Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Grenadiers, also known as Rattail have a large head, tapered body with a long slender tail and can be found in the deep ocean waters. These fish are often caught accidently by sablefish seeking fisherman. In the Monterey Bay area, Pacific Grenadier used to be considered a junk fish and tossed back into the ocean. …
Ehu
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:A member of the Snapper Family, Ehu is sometimes called “Deep Water Red Snapper” When:Available Sporadically Year-Round Where/How:Where – Fiji, South Pacific, Hawaii How – Wild Caught/Longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics Like many Snappers, Ehu has firm flesh and a mild, delicious flavor. You may find Ehu is a bit more succulent due …
Escolar
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:This fish is also known as “butterfish”, “oilfish” or even “white tuna” but we highly recommend you stick with the FDA acceptable name of “Escolar”. Calling this fish by any other name is a fast way to commit seafood fraud. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – various How – Wild Caught; longline Back to Product Guide …
Eel (Unagi)
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:Eels either collected from the wild and “ranched” or Wild Harvested When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – China How – Wild Caught/Net Back to Product Guide Characteristics We do carry frozen Unagi (barbecued eel) ready to use for sushi or other recipes. It’s a tasty, savory treat. For Your Menu Unagi is a classic sushi option, …
Drum, Black
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:The largest of the drum family, adults feed on all kinds of fish and shellfish – it’s been reported that a full grown black drum can consume up to 40 oysters a day! When:Available Sporadically Where/How:Where – USA (Mid-Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico) How – Wild Caught/Longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics Black Drum has firm …
Dover Sole, Pacific
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Even though this abundant fish is called a sole, it is actually a flounder. We’re bringing these beauties in from the Pacific waters and is named in resemblance to the common sole in Europe that is known as Dover Sole. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – California, Oregon, Washington and Canada How – Wild caught; trawl …
Corvina
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:The Corvina fish is a fan favorite of the Drum or Croakers (family Sciaenidae). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico How – Wild Caught, Hook & Line Back to Product Guide Characteristics This highly prized fish offers an excellent taste that’s great for customers who enjoy Grouper or Snapper. Mild and …
Cod, Norwegian
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (This Fishery is MSC Certified) What:When we bring in Norwegian Cod, we are generally bringing in Skrei. Skrei is a the first catch of mature Norwegian Cod of the season (January – April). These fish are specifically caught on small boats in the traditional spawning grounds off Norway’s Northern Coast. When:Available January – April Where/How:Where – Norway How …
Cod, Salt
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:Salted Cod fillets When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA How – Wild Caught/Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Salted Cod is just what it’s name implies – fresh Cod that’s been salted to preserve it. Although in some ways its a little taste of history, Salt Cod is popular around the world. For Your Menu …
Cod, Atlantic
Sustainability Rating:Multiple Rankings What:Wild Caught Atlantic Cod When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Iceland and Norway How – Wild Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Atlantic cod meat is mild and clean tasting and cooks up firm but flaky. Translucent when raw, cooked cod is a beautiful white. For Your Menu Of course, we all love Cod in traditional dishes …