Atlantic Merluza

Arctic Char packs the fat of larger Salmodaie into its smaller frame. Rich and creamy doesn't even scratch the surface of this incredible species. Typical market size fall between 2 and 8 lbs. A light orange flesh cooks to a brilliant pink and flakes beautifuly. The abundant fat keeps the flesh moist against high heat cooking methods, and is very forgiving to slight overcooking. Arctic Char bridges the familiarity of Salmon with the uniqueness all its own.

Well, the Kingklip of the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic is actually a Bearded Brotula, but that name won't sell specials. So Kingklip emerged the same way Orange Roughy replaced Slimehead. The Brotula is family of its own with a flavor and texture that is extremely similar to Grouper. Often called "Poor Man's Grouper", the Kingklip is a fish that inhabits great depths and often packs on "fat" to regulate body temperature. As we know, this is a great asset to food fish. A rich diet of crustacean, mollusks, and other invertebrates give the Kingklip a sweetness that is often lacking in species that feed primarily on other fish. Kingklip is a diverse ingredient that lends itself to a multitude of preparations. Its close textural comparison to Grouper, and even larger Snapper, allows many of the most popular applications to easily transpose onto the use of Kingklip.

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.