Mussels. Greenlip
Species Name:Perna canaliculus Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Delicious and beautiful cultivated mussels from pristine New Zealand Waters When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – New Zealand How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Greenlip mussels have a plump and tender meat that stays wonderfully juicy when cooked. Their beautiful black shells have an edge of vibrant green. These large mussels …
Salmon (Wild), Alaska Silver
Species Name:Oncorhynchus kisutch Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Wild Alaska Silver Salmon are also known as Coho salmon. When:Available fresh mid-summer to late fall Where/How:Where – Alaska, Canada How – Wild Caught; troll, gill net, 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, …
Mussels, Mediterranean
Species Name:Mytilus galloprovincialis Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Cultivated mussels When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Baja, Mexico How: Farm raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Mediterranean mussels are a bigger mussel (though smaller than Greenlips) coming in at about 14-18 counts per pound. It has black shells with plump meats and a robust, full flavor. For Your Menu Like all mussels, Mediterranean …
Oysters (wild), Wellfleet
Species Name:Crassostrea virginicus Sustainability Rating: What:Wild Harvested Eastern Oysters When:Available year-round (weather dependent) Where/How:Where – Wellfleet Harbor in Cape Cod, Massachusetts How – Wild Caught/hand picked Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild Wellfleet Oysters are naturally setting oysters that attach to rocks and shells. They take 3 years to grow to market size at which point fishermen pick them at low tide. …
Oysters, Watch Hill
Species Name:Crassostrea virginica Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Farm Raised Eastern Oysters When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Winnapaug Pond – Westerly, Rhode Island How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Watch Hill oysters are carefully handled to produce a deep cup. Although they have a high salinity, they finish buttery and smooth. They average about 3.5″ For Your Menu These Watch …