by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | Abalone, DPFishCo, Gastropods, Saltwater Shellfish, Shellfish, Species ID
Abalone – Haliotis sp. Marine univalve mollusk. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Abalone is a univalve mollusk (phylum Mollusca, class Gastropoda) which means it has just one shell. They also go by the name of ‘sea ear’ due to its...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Nov 26, 2014 | DPFishCo, Fish and Seafood, Mollusks, Saltwater Shellfish, Seafood, Species ID
Mussels are elongated bivalve mollusks with long beards that grasp as they grow. They typically are found in the intertidal zones, worldwide. Mussels can be freshwater and saltwater. Mussels are susceptible to PSP (paralytic shellfish poisoning) and DAP (domoic acid...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Nov 26, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood
Mussels have all have ‘beards’ and need to be debearded before cooking and using in recipes. The ‘beards’ are the byssus of the mussels, which are filaments the mussels use to attach themselves to substrates and surfaces. The beards should...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Nov 25, 2014 | Clams, DPFishCo, Saltwater Shellfish, Seafood, Species ID
Clams are bivalve mollusks, filter feeding, and are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They are filter feeders, and are harvested in both the wild and on clam farms. Clam diggers often look for the clam ‘show’ to identify a clam before...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Nov 25, 2014 | DPFishCo, Oysters, Saltwater Shellfish, Seafood, Shellfish, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in saltwater or in brackish environments (water with more salt than fresh, but not as much as actual seawater). As such, oysters are found in estuaries, ocean and saltwater environments, and in brackish lakes. True oysters...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Nov 22, 2014 | DPFishCo, Oysters, Recipes, Shellfish and Seafood Recipes
Fried oysters make great appetizers and the main items for sandwiches, like Oyster Po’ Boys. Here’s how to make them easily. Fried Oysters Fresh oysters (shucked)Dry tempera mixOil for fryingSalt and pepper Apple is one of the most effective and...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jul 15, 2014 | Clams, Cooking Methods, DPFishCo, Mollusks, Recipes
A basic definition for tajine is below: A tajine or tagine is a historically Berber dish from North Africa that is named after the type of earthenware pot in which it is cooked. The traditional method of cooking with a tajine is to place the tajine over coals. A...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 27, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, DPFishCo, Mollusks, Mussels, Recipes, Seafood
This classic recipe, just like the ones found in Japanese sushi restaurants, contains no crab, and you can use either fresh or frozen mussels. Tobiko is flying fish roe, found in most Asian markets. Japanese Baked Mussels Ingredients1 dozen mussels (cleaned if fresh,...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 25, 2014 | Clams, DPFishCo, Mollusks, Seafood, Shellfish, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
The Pismo clam, Tivela stultorum, gets its name from the Chumash Indian word “pismu,” meaning “tar,” because of the natural deposits of tar found in the Pismo Beach area. Identifying Characteristics Pismo clams are large clams with a thick,...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 24, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Clams, DPFishCo, Mollusks, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Video
