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Species Name
Mussels
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Latin Name
Mytilus edulis
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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, Mild, Flakey, Fluffy
Red Porgy have the same great qualities as Tai Snapper, Red Snapper, and Dorade Royale. They are an undersung species that typically only get recognition from the Pacific variety. The Japanese have held the Porgy in high reguards for centuries. This is one of the most celebrated species in the Pacific, and the Atlantic holds an abundance. We bring them in directly from hook and line day boats and are available next day to your restaurant. Red Porgy have a wealth of culinary possibilities. Menu and prepare Red Porgy as you would any Sea Bream or Snapper.
Saute, Poach, Broil, Ceviche.
Light, Mild, Flakey, Moist
Monchong is a deep ocean Pomphret that offers a lightly flavored, very moist flesh. It has a very white color when cooked and is forgiving to high heat and caramelizes well. The Monchong offers plenty of nutritional value and is a clean taste that accents many Pacific Rim and French culinary styles. SeafoodS.com offers Monchong year round.
Mild, Clean, Fluffy, Sweet
A Sea Bream in the Porgy realm. Scup, Tai, Tarakihi, and Grunts all have similar body structure, texture, and flavor profiles. The Sea Bream is a vast Falmily of Fish that are great menu features the world over. Sea Bream are perfect for your favorite Snapper and Flounder recipes. A light "Fluffy" texture are perfect for the novice and adept seafood lovers alike.
Saute, Broil, Fry, Poach.