Hamachi, Collars

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Species Name:Seriola quinqueradiata Sustainability Rating: Red – Avoid What:Hamachi is Japanese for a certain species of Amberjack (Japanese Amberjack) that is farm raised. Hamachi is often confused or substituted for Hiramasa (or Yellowtail), which is also an Amberjack (Yellowtail Amberjack). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Japan How: Farm-Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Hamachi is technically a farmed yellowtail; with the same …

Scallops, Hokkaido

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Species Name:Patinopecten yessoensis Sustainability Rating:Santa Monica Seafood Blue What:Wild-caught Sea Scallops from Japan When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – North Coast of Japan’s Hokkaido Island How – Wild Caught/Dredge Back to Product Guide Characteristics Hokkaido’s are recognized as the finest scallops Japan has to offer and we have them custom graded! These scallops live in super cold water which gives them an …

Tuna, Yellowfin (Saku Block)

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Species Name:Thunnus albacares Sustainability Rating: What:Wild-caught sushi-grade Ahi Tuna Saku blocks. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Vietnam How: Wild Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Yellowfin Tuna, with its gorgeous red color, is often served raw or quickly seared.  After it is cooked, it loses that bright ruby red color. A sashimi grade product Each block is subjected to CO, IVP freeze, …

Octopus

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Species Name:Octopus vulgaris Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) makes up the majority of the global octopus catch. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Indonesia, Thailand How – Wild Caught – Traps, Pots, Trawl   Back to Product Guide Characteristics We carry a variety of Octopus options – from baby Octopus to larger options (6/8 lbs). Check …

Swai

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Species Name:Pangasianodon hypophthalmus Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:A farm raised relative of the catfish family commonly called Sutchi Catfish from Vietnam. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Vietnam How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics If you’re looking for a mild tasting fish at a great price, check into Swai. It cooks up white and flaky with a sweet mild, …

Lobster, Slipper

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Species Name:Scyllarides haanii Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Tail Meat from the Slipper Lobster When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – China How – Wild Caught/Trap Back to Product Guide Characteristics Slipper Lobsters have no claws – the meat we enjoy comes from the tail. It’s sweet and tasty and although not quite a substitute for Maine Lobster meat, it’s still delicious and versatile …

Onaga

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Species Name:Etelis coruscans Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fresh Onaga also known as Longtail Snapper, Ruby Snapper or Yellowstripe Snapper. When:Available Sept – May Where/How:Where:  Hawaii; Maldives; Tonga How:  Wild Caught; Longline   Back to Product Guide Characteristics This beautiful fish has somewhat delicate, pinkish flesh.  Onaga has a mild and delicious flavor. For Your Menu Wonderful raw, treat this …