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Species Name
Wrasse
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Latin Name
Tautoga onitis
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Origin
Cape Cod to Rhode Island
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Rich, Creamy, Light, Flakey
It is found from tide pools to 600 feet deep in the water column, in and around rocky structures, hard bottoms, and occasionally over mud and sand bottoms. The California Scorpionfish is normally between 7 and 14 inches in length, reaching a maximum of 17 inches. It resides on the bottom during daylight hours but becomes a voracious predator during the night, feeding on small crabs, small fish, octopi, and shrimp. With deep water habitats and a varied diet, The Sculpin boasts a creamy and light complexity that is sure to please the pickiest fish eater. Save those BONES. California Sculpin makes one flavorful Fume.
Paper White, Mild, Flakey, Moist
California Halibut falls comfortably between Alaskan Halibut and Large Summer Flounders. That gives it a well recognized marketability to anyone across the country and beyond. The California Halibut have wide thick fillets that are perfect for high heat cooking methods. California Halibut stand alone in the Halibut realm as a light, delicate and clean flesh that works in a multitude of applications. A favorite in Ceviche, the California Halibut has the moisture content to stay creamy, but lower fat contents to keep the Ceviche clear. It also has a great propensity for buttery sauces, vinaigrettes, gastriques, and broths.
Sweet, Light, Flakey, Moist
Red Snapper have been the source of many species identification disputes in the culinary world. Buying SeafoodS.com Snapper can alleviate any concerns about truth in menu. Steam, Ceviche, Saute, Broil.