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Species Name
Cobia
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Latin Name
Rachycentron canadum
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Origin
Costa Arriba, Panama (Open Ocean)
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Harvest Method
Net Caught
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Range & Habitat
South Atlantic & Caribbean
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Producer
Range & Habitat
Sweet, Succulent, Lobster-like
Carabineros are "Parte superior del mundo". Top of the world!!! Carabineros reign supreme in Mediterranean Fine Dining. Red Shrimp boast a natural Lobster-Like Sweetness and a very Robust "Sea" Flavor. Revered for the almost absurd size the Carabinero is by far the largest Red Shrimp on the market. Culinary applications demand skill and respect of the product. Treat as a delicate small Lobster and it is a protein without reproach. Poach, Grill, Saute, Steam, Crudo.
White, Tender, Smooth
Yellowtail, as it has generally come to be accepted now, refers to a type of sturdy ocean fish in the jack family, or Carangidae. Jacks, including amberjack and pompano, can be strong-tasting, but yellowtail jack tends to be more delicate. In Japanese, its hamachi, a favorite of the sushi bar. Most hamachi or yellowtail is farm-raised in Japan and imported, usually frozen, in fillet form. The Japanese variety called hamachi has light golden flesh and may display a dark streak along the edge of a fillet, a characteristic of the two-toned musculature of fish that cruise the open seas. The area around the pectoral fins is considered the tastiest part and is often set-aside for special customers. Some sushi bars grill the skeleton and the bits of meat left on it and serve it as an appetizer or snack. Because there is a kind of tuna called yellowfin, some chefs seem to think that hamachi or yellowtail is also a tuna.
Flavorful, Creamy, Rich
Shad Roe is a springtime delicacy. The Shad run into the channels of Eastern rivers from the Atlantic to spawn. During this "once-a-year" opportunity, the American Shad is caught and filleted for the Roe. Many seafood lovers are drawn to this special occasion. Shad Roe are high in Fat and therefore remain creamy after cooking. They have a delicate flavor that typically transports other ingredients to the palate.