Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (Eco-Certified and MSC Certified) What:Shrimp responsibly harvested from Canada also known as Northern Shrimp. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: E. Canada How: Wild; Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Canadian Shrimp has a delicious, sweet flavor and cooks up firm and moist. Size grade ranges from 90/125 to 150/250 and are slightly larger than Oregon Shrimp …
Shrimp, Oregon
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative (Eco-Certified and MSC Certified) What:Also called Pink Shrimp or Salad Shrimp and commonly known as Ocean Shrimp. When:Available frozen year-round; fresh season runs April – October Where/How:Where – Oregon, USA How – Wild Caught; Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics These 250/350 shrimp are small but what they lack for in size, they make …
Octopus
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) makes up the majority of the global octopus catch. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Indonesia, Thailand How – Wild Caught – Traps, Pots, Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics We carry a variety of Octopus options – from baby Octopus to larger options (6/8 lbs). Check in with …
Sanddabs
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:The most popular member of the Sanddab family When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: Pacific Northwest; California How: Bottom trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Treat Sanddabs as you would any smaller flatfish – they cook up quickly and are great sautéed, broiled or baked. For Your Menu Keep it simple with Sanddabs – sautéed in a …
Lobster Tails (S. Australian)
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Tails from the Southern Rock Lobster When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Australia How – Wild Caught/Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics These cold water tails have a sweet, succulent flavor and good fat content which keeps them moist and delicious! For Your Menu Add a delicious cod water Lobster Tail to a steak for a …
Shrimp, Farmed White
Sustainability Rating:Multiple Options Available What:Farm-Raised White Shrimp When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Various C.O.O. (Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, India) How – Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Buying frozen white shrimp is a great way to add seafood to the menu and keep on top of inventory – just thaw what you need. We recommend defrosting shrimp in the refrigerator …
Crab, Dungeness
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:The iconic crab of San Francisco’s Fishermen’s Wharf has long been a staple species up and down the West Coast. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – California, Pacific Northwest How – Wild caught; traps and pots Back to Product Guide Characteristics With a sweet crab flavor and firm meat, Dungeness crabmeat should definitely find its way into …
Lobster Tails, Australian
Sustainability Rating:Santa Monica Seafood Blue What:Tails from a species of Spiny Lobster found in Australia When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Australia How – Wild Caught/Traps Back to Product Guide Characteristics The meat of the Australian Spiny Lobsters tail is sweet and delicious, with a rich flavor. We carry several size options – check in with your Santa Monica Seafood Sales …
Pollock
Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Pollock, previously known as Alaska Pollock or Walleye Pollock is a member of the Cod family. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Alaska How – Wild-caught; Mid-water Trawl Back to Product Guide Characteristics Pollock is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a mild white fish. Great for fish chowders and soups, and a wonderful …