Mussels, Prince Edward Island

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Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Blue mussels farmed off the cost of Prince Edward Island, Canada (Atlantic) When:Available year round Where/How:Where – Prince Edward Island, Canada How – Farmed, mid-water rope cultured     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Mussels have a distinctive, rich flavor with just a slight brininess. Their beautiful black shells contain plump, orange colored meats and …

Monkfish

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Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:When we say monkfish, we really just mean monkfish tail, as that’s about all the makes it to market (as well as the livers, which are delicious) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – East Coast How – Wild caught; trawl, gillnet     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Monkfish tail was historically referred to as “poor man’s lobster” …

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 …

Cod, Atlantic

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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 …

Lobster, Atlantic

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Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:American Lobsters are also called Maine lobsters or Canadian lobsters to designate their region of harvest. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Canada, Maine How – Wild-caught; Traps   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Lobster meat is simply delicious; with a firm textured meat and uniquely sweet and mild flavor. Buying lobsters live ensures that you’re in control …

Lobster, Atlantic

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Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:American Lobsters are also called Maine Lobsters or Canadian lobsters to designate their region of harvest. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Canada, Maine How – Wild Caught; Traps   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Lobster meat is simply delicious; with a firm textured meat and uniquely sweet and mild flavor. Buying lobsters live ensures that you’re …