Species Name:Paralabrax maculatofasciatus Sustainability Rating: Red (Avoid) What:Wild-caught Spotted Sand Bass from Mexico. When:Seasonal (Winter) Where/How:Where: Mexico How: Hook & Line-Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Get ready for an aquatic adventure as we plunge into the vibrant Gulf of California, fondly known as the Sea of Cortés or Cortez! This enchanting slice of the Pacific Ocean, nestled between Baja …
Shrimp, Argentine Red
Species Name:Pleoticus muelleri Sustainability Rating: Grey-Unrat What:Argentine Red Shrimp When:Year-Round Where/How:Where: Argentina How: Wild-Caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics With vibrant color, these 16/20 size Argentine Red Shrimp are comparable to the rich, decadent Atlantic lobster meat and will delight any discerning palette and elevate any seafood dish. For Your Menu To top off the great benefits of using Argentine …
Prawns, Skull Island Tiger
Species Name:Penaeus esculentus and Penaeus semisulcatus Sustainability Rating: Cyan-Certified What:MSC Certified Giant Tiger Prawns caught off the coast of Australia. When:Year-Round Where/How:Where: Australia How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Skull Island is an island in Australia’s Northern Territory and it’s where the biggest tiger prawns in Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery are caught. It is part of the Sir Edward …
Crabs, Dungeness (Clusters)
Species Name:Metacarcinus magister Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fully cooked and ready-to-eat Colossal Dungeness Crab Clusters. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: USA How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Superior to all others, these “Colossal Dungeness Crab” are hand selected and grow much larger with weights starting at over 2.5 lbs each before going into sections. These colossal clusters can be …
Scallops, Coquille St. Jacque
Species Name: Sustainability Rating: Grey-Unrated What:Ready-to-cook seasoned scallops on the half-shell. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: USA How: Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a dish made with scallops in a creamy sauce that is served in a fan-shaped shell. This dish has a sweet-salty flavor complexity and fresh seafood notes that shine through the rich creamy texture. Perfect …
Oysters, Rockefeller
Species Name: 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 …
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 …
Shrimp, Wild Blue
Species Name:Litopenaeus stylirostris Sustainability Rating:Yellow – Good Alternative What:Fresh wild Blue Mexican Shrimp caught by small panga boats. Available through Special Order Only (Order by Thursday for Wednesday Delivery) Packed in 20lb cases When:Seasonal (September-March) Where/How:Where: Sea of Cortez; Gulf of California How: Wild-Caught; Drift net, Cast nets, and bottom trawl from panga boats Back to Product Guide Characteristics Boat-to-Table …
Squid, California Market
Species Name:Doryteuthis opalescens 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. …