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Species Name
Wrasse
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Latin Name
Lachnolaimus maximus
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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
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Light, Rich, Flakey
Orange Roughy has a brilliant flake that is rivaled only by the highest quality in Snappers, Groupers, Sea Bass and Sea Bream. It has a luxurious moisture content that comes from an incredibly deep habitat. Found nearly 4000 feet below the ocean's surface, the Orange Roughy is a cold water dweller that packs on the fat for survival. This translates to enormous succulence. Its fillet shape is reminiscent of Tai Snapper and other Sea Breams. It has a mild and sweet flavor that accepts a multitude of light herb and spice combinations, and graciously plays off of vinaigrettes and butter sauces. It sears well and is applicable in almost every cooking method.
Rich, Briney, Buttery
Hand Gathered Chocolate Clams from Magdalena Bay, offer a rare opportunity to treat your guests to the Clams that Rick Bayless treats his. Gathering of the Clams have been, until recently, prohibited. Upon the latest biomass evaluation, populations are recorded as very strong and are now available for distribution. Chocolate Clams have a complex Pacific brine that finishes sweet and buttery. Best served raw, but will tolerate light cooking. Seviche, Sashimi, Crudo, Lightly Steamed, Lightly Saute, Stuffed.
Sweet, Tender, Flakey, Moist
The same species as Hawaii's famed Onaga, the Queen Snapper is one of the highest quality Snappers in Fine Dining. This is a species that rarely make it into National distribution. Local chefs disallow their "Secret Snapper" to grace other feature boards in the country. SeafoodS.com has your hook up! Light, Moist, Creamy, Flakey, and Paper White. Treat as you would the highest quality Hawaiian Snappers.