Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative 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 …
Squid Ink
Sustainability Rating:Yellow-Good Alternative What:The ink from various squid species (sometimes Cuttlefish) When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Spain How -Wild Caught/Net Back to Product Guide Characteristics Squid ink comes ready to add to various dishes. For Your Menu Use squid ink to add a unique color and flavor to pastas, risottos and more. It has a subtle but characteristic briny …
Squid (Loligo pealeii)
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (Eco-Certified) What:Longfin Squid When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA (Northwest Atlantic Ocean) How – Wild Caught/Small-mesh bottom trawlers Back to Product Guide Characteristics Squid have a mild and slightly sweet flavor and firm texture. We eat the tentacles, the tube (mantle) and the fins (wings). Squid can be enjoyed raw or cooked. For Your …
Shrimp, Yellowleg
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked Santa Monica Seafood is financially supporting a Fishery Improvement Project focused on the Gulf of California Yellowleg Shrimp fishery. You can learn more about this and other RSVP Projects by clicking here. What:Yellowleg Shrimp When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Gulf of California (Mexico) How – Wild Caught/Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Yellowleg Shrimp has …
Shrimp, Wild White
Sustainability Rating:Multiple Options Available What:Wild caught white shrimp When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: From Mexico to Peru How: trawl; net Back to Product Guide Characteristics In the wild, white shrimp range from Mexico south to Peru (we consider wild Mexican whites to be one of our best shrimp offerings). This prolific shrimp has a sweet, delicious flavor and cooks up …
Shrimp, Wild Blue
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 artisan …
Shrimp, Selva
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Selva Shrimp® are premium-quality black tiger prawns naturally raised in mangrove forests. Selva Shrimp® not only offer a sustainable seafood choice, but also create a direct link between consumers and smallholder farming communities in Southeast Asia. Sustainable shrimp raised by mother nature – Selva Shrimp® are raised in integrated mangrove forest farms with no feed, fertilizers …
Shrimp, Rock
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:A deep water shrimp harvested in Florida and Mexico that gets it’s name from its incredibly hard exoskeleton. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Florida, Mexico How – Wild caught, mid-water trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Rock shrimp are firm and lean with a distinct sweet flavor that some compare to spiny lobster. Cook these …
Shrimp, Royal Red
Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Royal Red Shrimp When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA How – Wild Caught/Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Royal Red Shrimp are deep dwelling shrimp. They live in colder water than other shrimp which gives them a sweet flavor and rich texture. For Your Menu Royal Red Shrimp are a bit more delicate with …
Shrimp, Mangrove Tiger
Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Our Mangrove Tiger Shrimp, a high-quality black tiger prawn, is nurtured in natural mangrove forests. It thrives on the natural habitat and sustenance provided by the mangrove forest, free from artificial feed, fertilizers, or chemicals, distinguishing it from other shrimp varieties. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Vietnam How – Farm-raised Back to Product …