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Species Name
Crab
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Latin Name
Menippe mercenaria
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Origin
Atlantic Ocean
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Harvest Method
Net Caught
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Range & Habitat
Southern California & Mexico
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Firm, Moderate, Moist
Opah is prized for its complex Ocean flavors. It is firm, yet moist, in many cooking applications. Processing Whole Fish in California, we have availability to some very specific cuts. Primarily the Back & Belly, or RackĀ is saught, but through a talented butchering aspect, we have secured the Cheeks as well. The "Tenderloin" and "Tri-Tip" are two very unique Cheek Cuts that is sure to make your guests very happy.
Claw meat is obviously taken from claws but also includes leg meat. It is the cheapest because the meat is small and has the least integrity. Special crabmeat is meat taken from front of the body. Again, a little bigger, more integrity. Jumbo Lump crab meat is from the back of the body. It has the most integrity and is the largest meat on the crab due to propelling those powerful swimming fins. Finally, Backfin meat is essentially broken pieces of Jumbo Lump crab.
Sweet, Flakey, Subtle, Moist
Pink Snapper or Crimson Jobfish boasts the most popularity in the South Pacific snapper market. One of the largest of the group, the Opakapaka fillet is very appealing to center of the plate presentations. These S&G Fish are hand selected at the United Fishing Agency Auction in Honolulu, and when properly treated will have a very long shelf life. Treat your guests to a beautiful Snapper.