(aka: Almaco Jack; Amberjack; Kampachi) Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Kampachi is a delicious, high-value fish species known as Seriola rivoliana. In the wild, it is referred to as Amberjack. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: La Paz, Baja, CA, Mexico How: Farm raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics While Kampachi may lend itself to Amberjack recipes, it is substantially different …
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 …
Crab Meat, Pacific Cove
Sustainability Rating: Grey – Unrated What:The flower crab, also known as the blue crab, blue swimmer crab, blue manna crab, or sand crab, is a large crab species found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and India. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Various Regions How: Wild Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Pacific Cove …
Salmon, IceFjord
Sustainability Rating:ASC Certified What:ASC certified premium Atlantic Salmon from Iceland, where fish farming regulations are among the strictest in the world regarding environmental impact. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Iceland How – Farm-Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics IceFjord Salmon is raised and harvested in the pristine waters of Iceland, home to only 1.5% of the world’s salmon production. This …
Lobster, Atlantic
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:American Lobsters are also called Maine lobsters or Canadian lobsters to designate their region of harvest. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Canada, Maine How – Wild-caught; Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics Lobster meat is simply delicious; with a firm textured meat and uniquely sweet and mild flavor. Buying lobsters live ensures that you’re in control …
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 …
Sturgeon, Wild
Sustainability Rating:Red – Avoid What:White Sturgeon is a long-lived prehistoric and unique fish with tasty, firm meat, and highly prized roe. Special Order (7 Days) When:Available fresh around fall and spring for best prices Where/How:Where – Columbia River How – Wild Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild sturgeon is an underrated fish that deserves more attention. The flesh …
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 …