Market Update- February 6th

Featured Specialty Seafood:

Gulf Wild American Red Snapper

Product Of: USA
Catch Method: Hook and Line
Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative

American Red Snapper is lean and moist, with a mild and sweet meat that is distinct in flavor.
Fillets are visually appealing and whether grilled, baked, poached, fried or steamed, it is perfect for just about every finfish recipe. Whole preparations are great as well!

By choosing Gulf Wild, the system can assure that your fish are locally caught, genuine, responsibly harvested and from a conservation focused fishery. The unique tagging systems allows you to see exactly where the fish was caught, when it was caught, from what vessel and the captain that caught it. No that is
full traceability!

Maryland Striped Bass

Product Of: MD, USA
Catch Method: Handlines
Sustainability Rating: Best Choice

In the Atlantic, Wild Striped Bass is a well managed fishery where the coastal states work within strict quota limits and regulations. Because of the regulations in place, wild striped bass is not always available so enjoy this beautiful fish while you can! Fillets have a firm meat that cooks up meaty and flaky, with a full, rich flavor. Striped Bass is extremely versatile and takes well to any cooking method- sear it, saute it, grill it, roast it, steam it or stuff it! Take your pick. We suggest leaving the skin on, as it crisps up nicely and presents itself well when cooked.

Specialty Seafood Availability:

Arctic Char, Iceland
Troll King Salmon, Wild, South America
Jumbo Black Bass, USA
Cod Loins, Iceland
Skrei Cod, Norway
Haddock Fillets, USA
Jumbo Fluke, USA
Boston Pollock (Blue Cod), USA
Striped Bass, Large, USA
Monkfish, USA

Barramundi, Singapore
Bronzini, Whole, Greece
Bronzini Fillet, Turkey
Cobia, Panama
King Kampachi, Mexico
Redfish, USA
Catalia Blue Hole Trout, Ohio
Pacifico Striped Bass, Mexico
Black Cod (Sablefish), USA
Atlantic Halibut, USA

Sturgeon, USA
Turbot Fillet
Mahi Mahi, Ecuador
Black Grouper, Mexico
Yellowedge Grouper, USA
Hog Snapper, Mexico
American Red Snapper, USA
Lane Snapper, USA
Ono Wahoo, USA
Pompano, 1.5-2 lb., USA

East Coast Oyster Availability:

Fat Dog
Little Bay, NH
3-4” / Leads with a volley of brine before yielding to a clean, bright finish
Duxbury Standard
Duxbury, MA
3.5″ / Very crisp brine with buttery meats.
Thunder Caps
PEI, Canada
3″/ Rich and salty liquor with a crisp sweetness
Wianno
Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, MA
3-3.5″/ Very clean with a distinct deep cupped shell and sweet briny flavor
Wellfleet
Cape Cod Bay, MA
3″/ Medium-high salinity and a bright, crisp finish

Moondancers
Damariscotta River, ME
Very briny with a sweet finish
Indian Neck
Cape Cod Bay, MA
3-3.5″
Great White
Barnstable, MA
3.5″/ Moderate salt content with prolonged sweet ocean finish
Mookiemoto
Damariscotta River, Maine
2-2.5″/ Sweet, approachable oyster- East coast taste with west coast style
Belon
Quahog Bay Harpswell, ME
3-4.5″/ Strong brine with intense copper finish

West Coast Oyster Availability:

Reach Island
Hood Canal, WA
2.75″/ Medium brine with a tangy cucumber finish
Purple Mountain
Hood Canal, WA
2.5-3″ / Mineral stone with hints of young cantaloupe
Swinomish
Similk, WA
3.5″/ A mild brine, followed by seaweed and honeydew notes. Strong/ sturdy shell
Fish Point
WA
3.5″/ Full, firm meat relinquishes delicate cucumber notes and a crisp salty brine
Sunset Beach
Lower Hood Canal, Puget Sound, WA
3.5” / Plump, robust meats that are briny and full flavored

Cranberry Creeks
Hood Canal, Oakland Bay, WA
2.5”/ Strong, briny flavor with earthy and granite mineral notes
Kumamoto
Oakland, Washington
2″ /Mild brine with creamy meats and a honeydew finish
Kusshi
Stellar Bay / Vancouver Island – British Columbia, Canada
2″/ Nice salt content. Robust and full of meat with a sweet cucumber finish.
Totten Inlet
Totten Inlet, WA
3.25-3.5″/ Beautiful ridged shells- Signature melon and seaweed flavor with a sweet watermelon accents and medium brine