Arctic Char:  The Salmon Look Alike

Arctic Char: The Salmon Look Alike

Arctic Char is a close relative to the brook trout, found from Northern Canada to Scandinavia. Due to the popularity of Arctic Char for food consumption, they are often farmed, as well. They are silver in color, and their bellies become a beautiful vibrant red during...
Flounder: Everything you need to know

Flounder: Everything you need to know

Flounder are considered flatfish. All flatfish have both eyes on one side of their head. Every flatfish starts as a round fish, with eyes on either side of the head, but as they grow and mature into bottom dwellers, one eye migrates. With this comes other changes in...
Shad Roe: What is it?

Shad Roe: What is it?

The arrival of shad roe is our reminder that tulips and longer days are right around the corner. It is a delicacy that is found on the east coast just as soon as the weather starts to turn for the better. The season can be anywhere from February to May, depending upon...
John Dory:  Everything you need to know

John Dory: Everything you need to know

John Dory is often considered one of the ugliest fish in the world, with absolutely no relatives that we know of. It is an extremely thin, flat bodied, greyish-green fish, with an oval shape. It has 10 spines that run the length of the top of its body and has a...
Wester Ross Salmon

Wester Ross Salmon

Here at Harbor Fish, we carry an excellent variety of salmon products.  This week we are highlighting Wester Ross Fisheries. As we approach Easter, everyone is looking for the perfect dish that will wow their guests at the Easter party.  Traditionally, ham is, and has...