by Dana Point Fish Company | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Sharks, Skates, Rays, Sturgeons
Here is a video of different rays off of Catalina Island, California.
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jul 11, 2019 | Sunfish
The fish in the Molidae family are called sunfishes. They are big open sea fish composed of a big head and small fins. They are also called head-fish. Three fish in the Mola genus are sunfish: Mola mola, Mola alexandrini, and Mola tecta. The sunfish species Masturus...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jul 10, 2019 | Paddlefish, Species ID
The Polyodontinae family contains three known species: Polyodon spathula – American paddlefish Polyodontinae Crossopholis – extinct Psephurus gladius – Chinese paddlefish Description and Biology (Family – Polyodontidae) Body fusiform, scarcely...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Apr 3, 2019 | Barracuda, Blog, Fish Recipes
This classic and simple recipe for barracuda comes from a 1933 California State Department of Agriculture cookbook. Barracuda Marseillaise 4 fillets barracuda1 onion (diced)1 tomato, peeled (diced)1 green pepper (diced)Butter, as neededSalt and pepper to...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Cooking Methods, Fish Recipes
Anchovies are a rich, oily fish that are easily cooked up fresh. Here’s a basic recipe for broiled anchovies. Broiled Anchovies Fresh anchovies (cleaned)ButterSalt and pepperChopped parsleyLemon wedges Clean the anchovies and pat dry gently. Season with...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog, Cooking Methods, Recipes
Cooking fish isn’t hard, and when you know the basics you can cook any fish perfectly. A basic rule to remember: 10 minutes for every inch of thickness measured at the thickest point. For example, if your fish fillet is 1/2″ thick, then total cooking time...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 15, 2019 | Blog
This recipe is adapted from “Fish-Wurst”, an Alaska Sea Grant flyer from the University of Alaska Fairbanks written by Doug Coughenower. The spice mixture contains fennel and coriander, and the white pepper and red pepper give it a little kick. Basic Fish...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, Sauces & Condiments
Here’s a simple soy sauce marinade flavored with fresh garlic and lemon. Lemon Garlic Soy Marinade for Fish Fillets 1/2 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium)1/8 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed with garlic press1 teaspoon Worcestershire...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog, Fish Recipes
Ultra easy dinner of sauteed whitefish served over a quick salad of garden tomatoes, avocado, and basil in a simple dressing. Whitefish with Tomato Avocado Salad Whitefish filletsCherry tomatoes (quartered or halved)Avocado (cubed)Basil leavesOlive oilWhite...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 28, 2019 | Blog, Fishing, Rockfish
Rockfish season opens March 1, 2019 and closes December 31, 2019. News for 2019 season – the rockfish conservation area has been increased to a 75 fathom depth contour (450 feet) area. The conservation area was previously in waters shoreward of lines...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog, Fish Recipes, Rockfish
A stir fry with flavorful wood ear mushrooms, bok choy, furiyake, and a honey teriyaki vinaigrette. Vermillion Rockfish Stir Fry Vermillion rockfish filletsWood ear mushroomsBok choyFuriyake seasoningHoneyTeriyake sauceSalt and pepper, as needed Saute rockfish,...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, Clam Recipes and Prep
Classic recipe for linguine and clam sauce. Linguine and Fresh Clam Sauce 1 pound dry linguineSalt, for pasta water4 ounces olive oil4 tablespoons minced shallots3 cloves garlic (sliced thin)2 cups white wine20 each Small clams8 ounces chopped clams, fresh or canned1...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Fish Recipes
Serve rockfish simply cooked with garden fresh vegetables for a classic dish. Simple Rockfish with Seared Green Onions and Tomatoes Fresh rockfish (filleted, skin on)Green or spring onionsTomatoesBasilOlive oilSalt and pepper Saute rockfish. Sear green onions....
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog
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by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog
Here’s a glossary of terms relating to the lobster Antennae – the long feelers. Berried female – female lobster with row. Chickens – lobsters under a pound. Coral – see roe. Culls – lobsters with only one claw. Crusher claw –...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jan 26, 2019 | Blog
There isn’t a minimum size limit on rockfish in California. From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Many rockfish species will not survive if caught in deep water and returned to the ocean. Because of changes in internal pressure after the fish is...