Salmon (Smoked) – Gravadlax

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Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:Smoked Atlantic Scottish salmon fillet When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Scotland How: Farm raised     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Traditionally handcrafted, thinly sliced and ready to eat!  Our premium salmon is reared in the fast-flowing, clear, deep waters off the coast of Scotland where strong currents help to produce lean, healthy fish. Using a Traditional Family Recipe, …

Plaice

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Sustainability Rating:Blue – Santa Monica Seafood Approved What:A medium size right-eyed flatfish from Iceland that belongs to one of four species of Plaice – there’s European, American, Alaskan, and Scale-Eye. European Plaice is a fast growing fish that’s recognized by their reddish orange spots on the top side of their body with a smooth brown skin. They are abundant in the …

Meagre, Petalas Island

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unrated What:From the ancient waters of Greece, we’re proud to offer Petalas Island Meagre. Many historians believe Petalas to be the ancient island referred to in Homer’s The Iliad, from which 40 ships sailed to Troy. It is now the place where Petalas Island Meagre are raised in harmony with the surrounding environment, under very strict standards. One …

Kvarøy Arctic Salmon Original Dogs

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unrated What:A delicious and nutritious salmon hot dog made from a special blend of responsibly raised salmon and special seasonings. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Norway How – Farmed   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Raise the bar for your menu with Kvarøy Arctic Salmon Hot Dogs from Norway. These delicious and nutritious salmon hot dogs come from …

Halibut, Atlantic

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Sustainability Rating: Grey – Unrated What:A member of the Flounder family, this Atlantic Halibut comes from the cold waters off Norway.  Atlantic Halibut is considered one of the largest and also one of the fastest swimmers of the flatfish species.  This fish is only served in the most high-end restaurants in Norway and UK and considered by many European Chefs to be more …

Gilt-head Bream

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unrated What:Gilt-head Bream, also known as Dorade in French or Orata in Italian, is a farm raised Bream from the Sparidae family. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Europe (Mediterranean) How – Farm Raised     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Considered to be the most delicious of all the breams, Gilt-head (named for the yellow stripe above its …

Cuttlefish

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Also called Sepia, Cuttlefish is similar to squid When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mediterranean How – Wild Caught     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Cuttlefish are similar to octopus and squid, with a unique flavor and firm texture. For Your Menu Grill or pan fry cuttlefish; since it comes from the Mediterranean why not work with the …

Crab, Red King

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Sustainability Rating:Multiple Rankings What:Wild Caught Red King Crab When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Russia How – Wild Caught/Traps Where – Alaska How – Wild Caught/Traps     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Red King Crab is truly the “king” of the crabs – with the biggest legs and the tastiest meat!  Serve whole legs or work the delicious meat into a recipe.  King …

Cod, Norwegian

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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 …

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 …