Mark Feuerborn, Manager, Happy Valley
Responsibly Fished and Always Fresh
Sweet, Oregon-caught crab delivered fresh in less than 48 hours. Wild salmon from the cold waters of Alaska. Pink shrimp, clams and oysters from familiar bays and beaches. Living in the Northwest means enjoying the freshest bounty of our waters. We're proud to offer sustainably-harvested seafood straight from the coast to your table.
RECIPEOlive Oil Poached Halibut2 halibut steaks 1½ large lemons, thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, roughly chopped, divided use 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 250°F. Pat fish fillets dry. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper and let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. In an 8” square baking dish, arrange half of the lemon slices in one layer, then top with a layer of fish. Top with the remaining lemon slices and half of the parsley. Pour oil over fish. Bake in middle of oven, uncovered, until fish just flakes and is cooked through, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Serve fish with some lemon slices and oil spooned over. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of parsley. |
Nisbet Oyster Co., Inc.
Willapa Bay, Washington
Nisbet Oyster Company’s “Fresher Under Pressure” process means fresh, raw, preshucked and pasteurized oysters full of naturally delicious flavor. These oysters have been subjected to very high pressure, which crushes naturally occurring pathogens and shucks the oyster right in its shell. Each oyster is individually banded; just remove the band and enjoy! Did you know: that oysters are naturally nutritious, low in cholesterol, sodium and fat, and rich in Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, vitamins like B12, and minerals like zinc, calcium and iron.
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Linda Brand Crab
Ilwaco, Washington
Every year, we anticipate the arrival of Dungeness Crab from Linda Brand Crab. Why? Linda Brand Crab catches all their crab on one boat and cooks them onsite. We consistenty buy our Dungeness crab directly from founders John and Patricia Edwards, who operate out of Ilwaco, Washington, near the mouth of the Columbia River. Marine biologists often ride along to monitor the health of the crab population, and John and Patricia are careful to release females and younger, fertile males to help maintain the health of the fishery. This is the freshest, best-tasting crab out there!
Bristol Bay Salmon
Bristol Bay, Alaska
Bristol Bay Salmon comes from the eastern-most arm of the Bering Sea — home to nearly one-third of the world's salmon population. The waterways of Bristol Bay provide spawning grounds for all species of wild Pacific salmon: king, coho, sockeye, chum and pink. Aside from a $2 billion fishing industry, Bristol Bay is also the gateway to Katmai National Park and Preserve. Currently threatened by the proposed Pebble Mine, Bristol Bay Salmon directly benefit from our support.
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Good Alternatives |
Seafood to Avoid |
Abalone (Farmed) Catfish (US Farmed) Clams (Farmed) Cod: Pacific (Trap or Hook) Crab: Dungeness, Snow (OR, WA) Halibut: Pacific Lobster: Spiny (US) Mussels (Farmed) Oysters (Farmed) Pollock (Wild AK) Sablefish/Black Cod (OR, AK) Salmon (Wild AK) Sardines Shrimp: Pink (OR) Spot Prawn (OR, AL) Striped Bass (Farmed) Sturgeon Caviar (Farmed) Tilapia (Farmed) Trout: Rainbow (Farmed) Tuna: Albacore, Bigeye, Yellowfin (Troll/Pole) White Seabass |
Basa/Tra (Farmed) Clams (Wild) Cod: Pacific (Long-Line or Trawl) Crab: King (AK), Snow (US), Imitation Dogfish (BC) * Lingcod Lobster: American/Maine Mahi Mahi, Dolphinfish, Dorado (US Atlantic) Oysters (Wild) * Rockfish (Hook AK or BC) * Sablefish/Black Cod (CA, OR or WA) Salmon (Wild CA or WA) Sanddabs: Pacific Scallops: Bay, Sea Shrimp (US Farmed or Wild) Sole (English, Dover, Petrale, Rex) Spot Prawn (US) Squid Sturgeon (Wild OR or WA) Swordfish (US) * Tuna: Albacore, Bigeye, Yellowfin (Long-Line) * Tuna: Canned Light Tuna: Canned White/Albacore * |
Chilean Seabass/Toothfish * Cod: Atlantic Crab: King (Imported) Dogfish (US) * Grenadier/Pacific Roughy Lobster: Spiny (Caribbean) Monkfish Orange Roughy * Rockfish (Trawl) * Salmon (Farmed including Atlantic) * Sharks * Shrimp (Imported, Farmed or Wild) Sturgeon,* Caviar (Imported, Wild) Swordfish (Imported) * Tuna: Bluefin * |
* Limit consumption of these types of seafood due to concerns about mercury or other contaminants.
The seafood recommendations in this guide are credited to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation.
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