Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (USA; all catch methods) Yellow – Good Alternative (Mexico; handline) Red – Avoid (Mexico; drift and set net) What:Yellowtail (aka: Amberjack) is often mistakenly referred to as a Tuna, but is actually a member of the Jack family. Schools of Yellowtail migrate along the coastlines of California and Mexico. During the summer, schools migrate south …
Whitefish, Lake
Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Lake whitefish, part of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, is an important commercial catch in the Great Lakes, in both Canada and the US. When:Available year round Where/How:Where: Lake Superior How: Wild caught; gillnet Back to Product Guide Characteristics Considered one of the best tasting freshwater fish, Lake Whitefish have a high fat content …
Turbot
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Turbot is a tasty member of the flounder family When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Spain How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Farmed Turbot has a beautiful, almost gleaming white flesh that cooks up white and firm with a mild flavor (similar to wild turbot). Cooking it on the bone helps boost …
Tuna, Bigeye
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Bigeye Tuna is a true tuna of the genus Thunnus, and belonging to the wider mackerel family, Scombridae. When:Available Year-Round (sporadically) Where/How:Where – Hawaii, California How – Wild Caught/Long line Back to Product Guide Characteristics Since Bigeye Tuna tend to spend their time in cooler waters than other tuna, it has a bit higher …
Swordfish
Sustainability Rating: Multiple Options Available What:Although there are a variety of fish with bills, there is only one swordfish. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Various Countries, Including the US (California) How – Wild Caught; Longline, Harpoon, Drift Gillnet, Deep Set Buoy Gear (DSBG) Back to Product Guide Characteristics Swordfish meat is moist and flavorful with a slightly sweet taste. …
Swai
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:A farm raised relative of the catfish family commonly called Sutchi Catfish from Vietnam. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Vietnam How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics If you’re looking for a mild tasting fish at a great price, check into Swai. It cooks up white and flaky with a sweet mild, …
Surimi (Pollock)
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Surimi, also known as as imitation crabmeat, is made from minced Pollock When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA, Russia How – Wild Caught/Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Surimi has a mild, crablike flavor and a firm texture. It can come in a variety of styles like sticks and flakes. For Your Menu Beyond …
Sturgeon, Farmed
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:This long-lived prehistoric throwback is a unique creature with a tasty, firm meat and highly prized roe. Farming has created a viable alternative to continuing to impact threatened wild species – in this country and abroad. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – California, Washington, Idaho How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Sturgeon …
Squid, California Market
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 …