Tuna, Albacore

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Sustainability Rating:Multiple Options Available What:Albacore is a species of tuna in the family Scombridae. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where – Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii How – Wild Caught; Longline, Purse Seine     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Albacore is shedding its image as just a canned tuna (we do carry a delicious canned option that’s MSC certified!). With a mild flavor, Albacore cooks …

Trout, Steelhead

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Sustainability Rating:Multiple Options Available What:Steelhead and Rainbow Trout are actually the same species. However, Rainbow Trout lives in freshwater only while Steelheads migrate to the open ocean. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where: California, Washington, Scotland and Iceland How: Farm Raised       Check out this video below from Dawnfresh (Producer of Loch Etive Steelhead)   Back to Product Guide Characteristics Steelhead …

Tilefish

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Sometimes called “Clown of the Sear” or “Rainbow Tilefish” due to its wild and colorful patterning, this is a beautiful and delicious fish. When:Available Sporadically Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mid-Atlantic/Southern New England How – Wild Caught/Longline     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Tilefish is one of those fish you may hear termed “poor man’s lobster” because it …

Tilapia

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Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Perhaps the original farmed fish – and still the second most commonly raised fish in the world (carp is #1). When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Honduras, Ecuador How – Farm Raised     Back to Product Guide Characteristics Quality fish, raised in pristine, carefully maintained water, have a clean, fresh taste, lean meat and a firm, flaky …

Swordfish (Harpoon Caught)

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Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Local swordfish carefully harvested with harpoons. When:Sporadic availability Where/How:Where: California How: Harpoon: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch: Harpooning is a traditional method for catching large fish—and it’s still used today by skilled fishermen. When a harpooner spots a fish, he thrusts or shoots a long aluminum or wooden harpoon into the animal and hauls it aboard. …

Swordfish

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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

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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)

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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 …

Suzuki

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Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:Also known as Mulloway, Suzuki is a member of the Drum family When:Available Sporadically Year-Round Where/How:Where – Australia How – Farm Raised     Back to Product Guide Characteristics This responsibly farmed fish has a delicate flavor, cooks up moist and firm thanks to a good fat content. For Your Menu Fantastic raw, Suzuki can also …

Sturgeon, Farmed

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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 …