Squid, California Market

smssupport

Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:California Market Squid has been a local industry since the 1860’s, when Chinese Fisherman began harvesting this tasty seafood off Monterey Bay… in the 1980’s  increased effort in Southern California increased squid landings state-wide. The Monterey Bay season runs from April to November and in Southern California landings begin in November and run through April.  Although the population …

Crab Meat, Coastal Blend

smssupport

Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unrated What:A unique combination of crab meat that consists of Dungeness Crab, Jonah Crab, and Rock Crab. Hand-picked allowing for larger chunks and less broken pieces The leg, body, and claw meat are layer packed separately for ease of use Vacuum sealed to ensure optimum freshness. A smaller pack size allows for faster thawing and less waste …

Oysters, Misty Point

smseafood

Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:An Eastern oyster cultivated in Virginia When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Virginia How – Farm-raised   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Misty Point oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are from the renowned growing area of Pope’s Bay, Virginia. These petite, cocktail-size oysters (2″-3″) contain a surprisingly robust flavor. Its briny, earthy, almost sweet meat has a delightful texture …

Crab Meat, Snow Crab (Combo)

Jason Oh

Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Snow Crab leg and body meat combo (65/35) When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Canada How – Wild Caught   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Its snow-white meat is what gives snow crab its name. Snow crab meat is sweet and flaky, and slightly more delicate in flavor than king crab meat. We offer this tasty meat …

Sturgeon, Wild

Jason Oh

Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:White Sturgeon is a long-lived prehistoric and unique fish with tasty, firm meat, and highly prized roe. Special Order (7 Days) When:Available fresh around fall and spring for best prices Where/How:Where – Columbia River How – Wild Caught   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild sturgeon is an underrated fish that deserves more attention. The flesh …

Salmon (Wild), Coho Silver

Jason Oh

Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Wild Silver Salmon is also known as Coho salmon. When:Available fresh mid-summer to late fall Where/How:Where – Alaska, Canada, Washington, and Oregon How – Wild Caught; troll, gillnet, purse seine   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild caught silvers (especially troll caught fish) are exceptionally flavorful with moderate to high levels of fat. Very versatile, …

Oysters, Pacific (Shucked)

smseafood

Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Shucked small Western (Pacific) oysters in a 1/2 gallon size tub. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Washington 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 of time and labor from having to clean and shuck them!  Makes for an …

New Zealand Sea Bream

smseafood

Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Also known as Porgy, New Zealand Tai, Squirefish, Australia Red Seabream, Cockney, Red Bream, New Zealand Medai, Old Man Snapper, Schnapper, Brim or Red Hawaiian Porgy, this Australian Snapper, a species of porgie, is one of the most iconic fish of New Zealand. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: New Zealand How: Wild Caught   Back to Product …

Cod, Pacific

smseafood

Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Pacific Cod, also known as Cod or Alaska Cod is one of the three members of the Gadus genus (Pacific, Atlantic and Greenland Cod) When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Alaska, China, and Russia How – Wild Caught (Trawl, Trap, Jig, Pot, Long-line)     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Cod is a customer favorite – moist firm …

lingcod

smseafood

Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Actually a member of the greenling family, Lingcod isn’t a cod at all, but gets its name from the cod-like appearance of its meat. When:Available year-round as fresh and previously frozen (sold as refreshed) Where/How:Where – Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington, California How – Wild-caught; longline, trawl     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Lingcod has …