Sand Bass, Spotted

Kristine LeonGuerrero

Species Name:Paralabrax maculatofasciatus Sustainability Rating: Red (Avoid) What:Wild-caught Spotted Sand Bass from Mexico. When:Seasonal (Winter) Where/How:Where: Mexico How: Hook & Line-Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Get ready for an aquatic adventure as we plunge into the vibrant Gulf of California, fondly known as the Sea of Cortés or Cortez! This enchanting slice of the Pacific Ocean, nestled between Baja …

Shrimp, Wild Blue

Jason Oh

Species Name:Litopenaeus stylirostris Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fresh wild Blue Mexican Shrimp caught by small panga boats. Available through Special Order Only (Order by Thursday for Wednesday Delivery) Packed in 20lb cases When:Seasonal (September-March) Where/How:Where: Sea of Cortez; Gulf of California How: Wild-Caught; Drift net, Cast nets, and bottom trawl from panga boats Back to Product Guide Characteristics Boat-to-Table …

Shrimp, Ceviche Cut (Raw)

Jason Oh

Species Name:Litopenaeus stylirostris, Farfantepenaeus aztecus, Litopenaeus setiferus, & Litopenaeus vannamei Sustainability Rating:Multiple Ratings What:Ready-to-cook wild-caught Mexican Shrimp for ceviche dishes and other shrimp dish applications. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mexico How – Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics For Your Menu If your guests are looking for a light and refreshing appetizer, then Shrimp ceviche is it! This easy-to-make dish …

Crab Meat, Pacific Stone

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Species Name:Cancer productus Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unrated What:Fresh, cooked, pasteurized Stone Crab claw and lump meat. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Guerrero Negro, Baja CA, Mexico How: Wild-caught, traps, and pots Back to Product Guide Characteristics Pacific stone crabs contain delicious meat – sweet and succulent with a delicious crab flavor! Since the meat is picked and fully cooked, they couldn’t be …

Oysters, Mission

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Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Farm-Raised Pacific Oysters When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Farmed in the San Quintin Bay, Playa Erendira, and Guerrero Negro Lagoon in Baja Mexico. Processed in Ensenada, Baja California Mexico. How: Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics These Western Oysters are the next best thing to live oysters and will save you a lot …

Baja Kanpachi

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(aka: Almaco Jack; Amberjack; Kampachi) Species Name:Seriola rivoliana Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Kampachi is a delicious, high-value fish species known as Seriola rivoliana.  In the wild, it is referred to as Amberjack. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: La Paz, Baja, CA, Mexico How: Farm raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics While Kampachi may lend itself to Amberjack recipes, it is substantially …

Oysters, Sol Azul

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Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice   What:Pacific Oysters from Baja, CA When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mexico’s El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve along the western coast of the Baja California Peninsula. How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Full flavored oysters with firm and plump meats, Sol Azul oysters (Crassostrea gigas) will make a great addition to …

Oysters, Sanctuary

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Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Pacific Oysters from Baja, CA Sanctuary Oysters come from “The Ends of the Earth.”  This is an untouched & idyllic place for raising world class oysters. It takes being far away to reach pristine ecosystems & biological wonders. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mexico’s El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve along the western coast of …