Mortons Alaskan
Quick Facts
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Species Name
Halibut
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Latin Name
Hippoglossus stenolepis
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Origin
Alaska
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Pacific Northwest & Alaska
Range & Habitat
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Creamy, Firm, Complex, Robust
The shell is solid and rotund, sculptured with numerous strong rounded radial ribs, overridden by crisp weak lamellae. Coloration is whitish, tinged at the posterior end with pale purplish-brown, and internally whitish, stained posteriorly with dark purplish-violet.
Tender, Sweet
Stone Claws are traditionally served chilled, cracked and exposed. The Meat of the Stone Claw is very tender and one of the sweetest in the sea. They also boast a beautiful "Ocean" flavor that compliments their sweetness.
Moist, Succulent, Sweet, Light
Scamp are often sold as Black Grouper. They are often smaller than their cousins, and that lends to a softer mouthful. Grouper have been targeted in species substitution incidents in American restaurants. Purchasing SeafoodS.com Grouper alleviates any truth in menu concerns.