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Species Name
Clams
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Latin Name
Mercenaria mercenaria
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Origin
Locational Specific
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Harvest Method
Net Caught
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Range & Habitat
South Atlantic & Caribbean
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Mild, Sweet, Flakey
One of the stars of Alaska is the brilliant Coho, the Silver Salmon. The mildly flavored Coho has a brightly colored flesh that is leaner in texture than that of King Salmon. While market weights range between 6 to 8 lbs, the fish of the Cordova Direct program with Capt. Tim consistently offers fish above 10 lbs. Larger Cohos tend to be a wider fillet and are readily apt to accept any cooking methods warranted by the chef. The slightly lowered fat content of Coho lends itself to a silky mouthfeel that doesn’t over encapsulate other ingredients. It is a perfect species for house-smoked applications and house-cured representation. It finds a home on the grill, in the broiler, simply sauteed, or even sous vide. Its vibrant coloration pops in crudo, tartare, sushi, and sashimi. Coho has a reputation as one of the best flavors in the Salmon kingdom.
Sweet, Light, Creamy
They are temperate, Rock Cod-like fish, that can be distinguished from their distant relatives by their plain-colored body pattern. They are also related to the Hapuku. Gropers are found right around New Zealand, including the Chatham Rise but excluding the Campbell Plateau. They are most common over or near rocky areas down to 250 meters. The main fishing grounds for Gropers are the deep canyons off the East Coast of the North Island, Cook Strait, Kokura and the west Coast of the South Island.
Petite, Sweet, Buttery
These sweet and buttery shrimp hold up wonderfully to many culinary applications. From quick, high-heat methods to softer poaching and braising. The Laughing Bird Shrimp are "Bay" sized at 61/70 count and are distributed peeled in an 8 lb gallon. That's a labor buster! Ready to cook, and perfectly graded make Laughing Bird one of the most easy to use and elevated shrimp on the market.