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
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 11, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Recipes, Shellfish and Seafood Recipes, Shrimp and Prawns
An easy and easily addicting appetizer. Think of hot wings for seafood lovers. Recipe and slideshow is below. Sriracha Shrimp The amount of shrimp, butter, and sriracha will depend on how many you’ll be feeding, and how hot you like your sauce. The butter will...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jun 11, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Recipes
A sauce perfect for any pasta. This recipe uses a whole, steamed lobster. View a tutorial on the best way to remove meat from a lobster to brush up on the method. Lobster Cream Sauce with Maine Lobster 1 lobster4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 fennel bulb...
by Renee Shelton | Apr 7, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Echinoderms, Fishing, Methods and Terminology, Mollusks, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Species ID
All fish and seafood fall under a specific classification. Finfish – Freshwater Freshwater Fish (fish that live in fresh waters) Examples: catfish, lake trout, bluegill, perch, carp, pike, crappie, etc. Saltwater Fish (fish that live in salt waters) Round Fish...
by John Shelton | Apr 5, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Shrimp and Prawns, Species ID
Ridgeback Prawn – species: Sicyonia ingentis. Other names: ridgeback shrimp, Pacific rock shrimp Identifying Characteristics and Biology This species has the characteristic ‘ridge’ on its back, distinguishing it from a shrimp. Mostly reddish...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Mar 25, 2014 | DPFishCo, Mollusks, Oysters, Seafood, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
Oyster List Location Notes Alaska Simpson Bay Alaska – Cordova Windy Bay Alaska – Cordova Washington Amai Washington – Discovery Bay Firm; Crisp; Salty; Sweet Finish Barron Point Washington – Skookum...
by John Shelton | Mar 7, 2014 | Crab, Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Softshell Crab, Species ID
Blue Crab – Anatomy Female Atlantic Blue Crab – Callinectes sapidus Chela (Claw – includes dactyl and propodus) Pereopods (legs, numbered 1-5) Cheliped (entire claw) Claw: Dactyl (moveable finger) Propodus Carpus Merus Etiological Factors Usually,...
by John Shelton | Feb 28, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Lobster, Seafood, Species ID
American lobster – Homarus americanus. Common names: Maine lobster, lobster. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Two big front claws, differentiating it from the spiny lobster which is clawless. One of three true lobsters. Colors: when they are fresh...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 20, 2014 | DPFishCo, Mollusks, Oysters, Seafood, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
Oyster List Location Notes Canada Chef’s Creek Canada – BC – Baynes Sound Fluted Shells; Sweet, Briny Coode Island Canada – BC – Malaspina Inlet Cortes Island Canada – BC – Cortes Island Briny; Fruit...
