Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Fresh, cooked crab claws are sustainably harvested from Florida Stone Crabs. Stone Crabs are harvested primarily from the Florida Keys and South Florida’s west coast from such storied fishing communities as Everglades City, Isle of Capri, Goodland, Cortez, Ft Meyers, and Hernando Beach. When:Available fresh in season (October – May) Where/How:Where – Florida How – …
Crab Meat, Rock (Chilean)
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Meat from the Chilean Rock Crab When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Chile How – Wild Caught/Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics Similar to Dungeness meat, this crab meat is naturally sweet and delicious. Handpicked to ensure high quality, this is a versatile crabmeat option. For Your Menu Use Chilean Rock Crab Meat in a variety …
Crab Meat, Pacific Stone
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 any …
Conch
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:The Meat from the Queen Conch (a giant sea-snail). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Caribbean/Bahamas How – Wild Caught/Diver Back to Product Guide Characteristics Conch meat is enjoyed raw (salads, ceviche) or cooked (fritters, chowders). Conch has a sweet flavor, like abalone or clam, and a firm, crunchy texture. For Your Menu Conch is considered …
Corvina
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:The Corvina fish is a fan favorite of the Drum or Croakers (family Sciaenidae). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico How – Wild Caught, Hook & Line Back to Product Guide Characteristics This highly prized fish offers an excellent taste that’s great for customers who enjoy Grouper or Snapper. Mild and …
Cod, Norwegian
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 …
Cod, Salt
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:Salted Cod fillets When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA How – Wild Caught/Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Salted Cod is just what it’s name implies – fresh Cod that’s been salted to preserve it. Although in some ways its a little taste of history, Salt Cod is popular around the world. For Your Menu …
Cod, Atlantic
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 …
Cockles, New Zealand
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:New Zealand cockles are saltwater clams that’s a marine bivalve mollusk in the Veneridae family. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – New Zealand How – Wild Caught/Rake Back to Product Guide Characteristics Cockles are a bit smaller than littlenecks (and some would say a bit more delicious…) For Your Menu Cockles are a beautiful and delicious shellfish …
Cobia
Sustainability Rating:Blue – Santa Monica Seafood Approved What:Cobia are the sole member of their scientific family, the Rachycentridae. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Panama How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Cobia are delicious and a favorite of sport fishermen… The problem with catching them commercially in the wild is that they don’t school – enter aquaculture! …