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Species Name
Eel
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Latin Name
Conger oceanicus
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Origin
Rhode Island through Maine
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Harvest Method
Net Caught
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Light, White, Flakey
Often mistaken for California "Southern" Halibuts, the Cortez Fluke is a delicacy all its own. Fluke are "Left-Eyed" Flat Fish. They harbor all of the sweet lightness of many Fluke, Flounders and Halibut. The overwhelming differences in Cortez Fluke has to the harvest method and care given to the fish upon capture. Most flat fish are trawl netted and captured alongside hundreds of other fish. The Cortez Fluke is One Man, One Line, and One At A Time. Treat as any crudo grade flat fish. Crudo, Ceviche, Poach, Saute, Broil, Pan Roast
Creamy, Firm, Complex, Robust
The shell is solid and rotund, sculptured with numerous strong rounded radial ribs, overridden by crisp weak lamellae. Coloration is whitish, tinged at the posterior end with pale purplish-brown, and internally whitish, stained posteriorly with dark purplish-violet.
Sweet, Mild, Silky
New Zealand Red Snapper are akin to the revered Alfonsino. Also known as Golden Snapper, the Skin is a brilliant orange that is deliciously edible. The flesh is an opaque white with firm, yet silky attributes. The Japanese believe the consumption of this fish is for celebratory reasons. Weddings and New Year's Eve are perfect examples. Menu this Snapper to make every plate a celebration. Menu as Hamadai, New Zealand Red Snapper, Golden Snapper, or Nannygai.