Species Name:Atractoscion nobilis Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:This tasty fish is the largest member of the croaker family and is a local California favorite! When:Available year-round from US, Mexico and South America; Seasonal from California Where/How:Where – Pacific (US, Mexico and South America) How – Wild caught; drift net Back to Product Guide Characteristics White Seabass is …
Swai
Species Name:Pangasianodon hypophthalmus 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 …
Surimi (Pollock)
Species Name:Theragra chalcogramma 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 …
Shark (Pacific), Mako
Species Name:Isurus oxyrinchus Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:Shortfin Mako Shark harvested from the Pacific When:Available Sporadically Year-Round Where/How:Where – USA (California) How – Wild Caught/Large Mesh Drift Gillnet Back to Product Guide Characteristics Mako Shark has a full flavor and a firm, meaty texture similar to Swordfish (Mako Shark skin is rough and swordfish skin is smooth). For Your Menu Shark works …
Crab, Snow
Species Name:Chionoecetes opilio, Chionoecetes bairdi Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Snow Crab – both Opilio and Bairdi (although Bairdi is also known as Tanner Crab) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Alaska, Canada How – Wild Caught/Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics It’s snow white meat is what gives snow crab its name… Snow crab meat is sweet and flaky, and slightly …
Smelt
Species Name:Osmerus mordax Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Think of smelt as tasty freshwater sardines! When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Canada, USA How – Wild Caught/Gillnet, Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics These frozen smelt have a delicate sweet taste and range from 3 – 5”. They come packed in 11/1# units. For Your Menu Delicious deep fried, some call them …