Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Hard clams – also known as quahogs (pronounced coe-hogs). Other names – Littlenecks, Cherrystones, Chowder Clams – are this same species of clam and simply reference the clams size. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Clam meat is sweet and flavorful and has a slight chewy texture. …
Catfish
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:This all-American fish has remained a mainstay on the Top 10 Most Consumed Seafood List for decades! When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – U.S.A How – Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics If this farm-raised, grain-fed fish is one thing, it’s consistent! You can count on Catfish having a sweet, mild flavor, moist, dense meat …
Bass, Wild Striped
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Wild striped bass (often called “rockfish” on the East Coast) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Virginia, Maryland How – Wild Caught; Longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild striped bass is a well managed fishery; coastal states work within strict quota limits. Wild striped bass have firm meat that cooks up velvety and flaky, …
Arctic Char
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Arctic Char is closely related to Salmon and Trout (and is a member of the salmonidae family) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Washington How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Since they come from the same family, it’s easy to compare the flavor and texture of Char to Salmon – with a …
Oysters, Rockefeller
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 the …
Swordfish (DSBG Caught)
Why Deep-Set Buoy Gear? Buoy strike indicators show when a fish is on the line, allowing for rapid processing of swordfish and live release of non-target catch Non-targets like sea turtles and sharks are avoided by strategically positioning hooks at depths below the surface waters during the day Deep-setting provides the west coast with a low-impact option for landing local …
Squid, California Market
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 …
Oysters, Misty Point
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 …
Salmon (Wild), Coho Silver
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)
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 …