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 …
Oysters, Sweet Island Kiss
Species Name:Crassostrea virginica Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:A fantastic farm-raised oysters from Canada When: Where/How:Where: Rustico, Prince Edward Island How: Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics ) Harvested from the crystal clear waters of Rustico, Sweet Island Kiss oysters offer an exceptional culinary experience. These choice size delicacies boast a briny flavor with a hint of sweetness and …
Lamb
Species Name:Ovis aries Sustainability Rating: Grey-Unrated What:High quality free-range lamb When: Where/How:Where: Australia How: Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Each lamb has the perfect balance of mouth-watering intramuscular fat and just the right amount of tender lean meat. The farmers are able to objectively measure the overall health and well-being of each lamb – as the healthier the lamb, …
Hamachi, Collars
Species Name:Seriola quinqueradiata Sustainability Rating: Red – Avoid What:Hamachi is Japanese for a certain species of Amberjack (Japanese Amberjack) that is farm raised. Hamachi is often confused or substituted for Hiramasa (or Yellowtail), which is also an Amberjack (Yellowtail Amberjack). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Japan How: Farm-Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Hamachi is technically a farmed yellowtail; with the same …
Shrimp, Argentine Red
Species Name:Pleoticus muelleri Sustainability Rating: Grey-Unrat What:Argentine Red Shrimp When:Year-Round Where/How:Where: Argentina How: Wild-Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics With vibrant color, these 16/20 size Argentine Red Shrimp are comparable to the rich, decadent Atlantic lobster meat and will delight any discerning palette and elevate any seafood dish. For Your Menu To top off the great benefits of using Argentine …
Prawns, Skull Island Tiger
Species Name:Penaeus esculentus and Penaeus semisulcatus Sustainability Rating: Cyan-Certified What:MSC Certified Giant Tiger Prawns caught off the coast of Australia. When:Year-Round Where/How:Where: Australia How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Skull Island is an island in Australia’s Northern Territory and it’s where the biggest tiger prawns in Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery are caught. It is part of the Sir Edward …
Crabs, Dungeness (Clusters)
Species Name:Metacarcinus magister Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fully cooked and ready-to-eat Colossal Dungeness Crab Clusters. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: USA How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Superior to all others, these “Colossal Dungeness Crab” are hand selected and grow much larger with weights starting at over 2.5 lbs each before going into sections. These colossal clusters can be …
Scallops, Coquille St. Jacque
Species Name: Sustainability Rating: Grey-Unrated What:Ready-to-cook seasoned scallops on the half-shell. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: USA How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a dish made with scallops in a creamy sauce that is served in a fan-shaped shell. This dish has a sweet-salty flavor complexity and fresh seafood notes that shine through the rich creamy texture. Perfect …
Oysters, Rockefeller
Species Name: Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Ready-to-cook seasoned oysters on the half-shell. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: USA How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Oysters Rockefeller is a must-have for any connoisseur of fine food. This dish has been enjoyed by people all over the world since its inception around the 1880s, and it’s easy to see why! Crafted in …