Yellowtail (Farm-Raised)

Kristine LeonGuerrero

Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:The Kingfish Company, based in Zeeland, Netherlands, raises exceptional Yellowtail (also known as Kingfish Hiramasa or Amberjack) using clean marine waters from the protected Eastern Scheldt estuary. Raised from egg to harvest at a single location, their Yellowtail is produced in a land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System powered by 100% renewable energy, free from antibiotics, …

Wolffish, Atlantic (Striped)

Kristine LeonGuerrero

Sustainability Rating: Cyan – Certified What:An MSC-Certified Wolffish known for its strong, toothy jaws that give it the nickname “Stone Biter” in Iceland When:Peak Availability is from March through July Where/How:Where – Iceland How – Wild-caught   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Atlantic Wolffish is a seasonal delicacy from the pristine waters of Iceland, prized for its sweet, crab-like flavor, …

Anchovies

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:A small, oily fish found throughout the world When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Europe How – Wild Caught/Nets     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Traditionally, anchovies are gutted, salted, and then packed in oil or salt. They have a characteristically strong flavor and deep grey flesh when salted. They may also be pickled. Pickled anchovies are milder …

Wolffish, Spotted

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Sustainability Rating: grey – unranked What:A bottom dwelling large marine fish of the Anarhichadidae family that’s also known as the Leopardfish. Although historically known as ocean catfish, Wolfish is not related to the freshwater catfish. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Iceland How: Wild; hook & line     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Spotted Wolffish’s diet consists primarily of shellfish which gives its …

Turbot

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Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Turbot is a tasty member of the flounder family When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Spain How – Farm Raised     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Farmed Turbot has a beautiful, almost gleaming white flesh that cooks up white and firm with a mild flavor (similar to wild turbot). Cooking it on the bone helps boost …

Surimi (Pollock)

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Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Surimi, also known as as imitation crabmeat, is made from minced Pollock When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA, Russia How – Wild Caught/Trawl     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Surimi has a mild, crablike flavor and a firm texture.  It can come in a variety of styles like sticks and flakes. For Your Menu Beyond …

Squid Ink

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Sustainability Rating:Yellow-Good Alternative What:The ink from various squid species (sometimes Cuttlefish) When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Spain How -Wild Caught/Net     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Squid ink comes ready to add to various dishes. For Your Menu Use squid ink to add a unique color and flavor to pastas, risottos and more. It has a subtle but characteristic briny …

Shrimp, Carabineros

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:U/5 Head-on Spanish Prawns – Giant Prawns that have a bright red shell – even when raw.  Rumor has it their name comes from the fact that Spanish Customs Police (Carabineros in Spanish) wear a uniform of the same bright red color. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Spain How: Wild Caught/Trawls, Nets     Back to Product Guide Characteristics …

Salmon, Norwegian

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Norwegian-farmed Atlantic salmon that is 100% superior quality with NO antibiotics, NO GMO’s and industry-low pen densities. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Fjords of Norway (Atlantic Ocean) How: Farmed     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Norway’s wonderful, unspoiled natural environment is famous worldwide for its deep, cold, and clear fjords. This unique nature has made Norway a perfect …

Salmon, Kvarøy Arctic

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Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Kvarøy (say “Kwa-ray”) is a postcard-pretty Norwegian island located on the Arctic Circle. It was there back in 1976 that Alf Olsen and his son Geir founded Kvarøy Arctic. Today, their now third-generation family-run business is driven by the same goal set by their grandfather—“to provide salmon of very high quality, without compromising either the …