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Species Name
Wreckfish
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Latin Name
Polyprion americanus
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Origin
Rhode Island through South Carolina
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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
Cuttlefish have an internal shell, called the cuttlebone. They have large W shaped eyes, eight arms and two tentacles furnished with suckers, with which they secure their prey. They eat small mollusks including other cuttlefish, crabs, shrimp, and fish. They have a rather short lifespan, living only one to two years. They are totally absent from the Americas but present along the coasts of East and South Asia, Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and off the coasts of Africa and Australia
Firm, Moderate, Moist
Opah consists of two cuts that separate the body structure. The Back, which is the most valued, and the Belly, which has a versatile usability. The back loin will resemble a slighty curved Cylinder and the Belly has a flat triangle shape. Opah can be treated as Tuna, Swordfish, and Ono. The flesh is firm, but holds moderate moisture. Sear, Grill, Saute, Katsu, Tataki.
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.