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Species Name
Swordfish
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Latin Name
Xiphias gladius
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Origin
Florida & Caribbean
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
South Atlantic & Caribbean
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Producer
St Pete Fleet
Range & Habitat
Light, Clean, Moist, Flakey
Skate is in the ray family and essentially the wing is used in cooking. They have a unique striation in the flesh that produces more of a "shred" than flake. The flesh is very soft and has a line of cartilage running down the muscle striation. The "Fillet" typically refers to a wing that is free of skin and cartilage. "Peeled" refers to skin off cartilage in, and "Whole" is skin on cartilage in. SeafoodS.com offer all forms of Skate wing. Saute, Fry, Broil, Stuff.
Creamy, Light Sea Flavor
The "Roe" is the edible part of the Urchin, which is actually the reproductive structure of the animal. It has a light yellow color and a brilliant light "Sea" Flavor. The Uni can be eaten Raw, or lightly cooked for flavoring of other seafood dishes, sauces, custards, and even ice cream. A culinary favorite of Sushi and Asiatic Cuisine. Raw, Sushi, Creamed for Sauces.
Silky, Moist, Firm, Robust
A great susbstitute for more expensive "Hamachi and Kompachi". The Wild Yellowtail has a little less fat content than farmed fish, but all of the robust flavor. The Wild Yellowtail, at a lower cost, offer a much broader range of culinary applications. Seared Rare or cooked throughout, the Wild Yellowtail comes out perfect in the lowest to highest culinary experience and ability. Perfect fish for a young staff just learning the ropes. Turn them loose Chef.