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Experience the Magic of FAS King Salmon

Experience the Magic of FAS King Salmon

February 28, 2023

This sustainably caught fish is flash frozen at sea within hours of being caught, preserving its freshness and flavor.

Dungeness Crab Updates 2022

Dungeness Crab Updates 2022

January 5, 2023

Dungeness Crab season is just around the corner! Keep up to date with the latest updates here.

Sardines and Their Oily-Rich History

Sardines and Their Oily-Rich History

November 15, 2022

Sardines are tasty, nutrient-dense fish consumed worldwide. Learn where they come from and why they can be so gosh darn confu

Recycling Ziploc Bags

Recycling Ziploc Bags

November 1, 2022

Tip and tricks for recycling and reusing your plastic bags

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Brine and Dine!

The Pacific is home to some stellar shellfish and here at H&H, we adore the oyster- so much so that we cater oyster bar event

King Salmon Updates 2022

Find the latest information on the 2022 King Salmon.

It’s Springtime & Salmon Season!

May is almost upon us and that means it’s time for local Chinook (King) salmon! Learn more about this species.

Keeping Up With The Krabs

Dungeness crab season typically runs from November through June, and is often a hallmark (and dinner staple) of the holiday s

How Is Seafood Caught?

Monterey Bay is home to flourishing marine life, working waterfronts, and a coastal community that relies on our marine re...

The King of the Sea

Living on Monterey Bay has its perks. And oh boy, access to wild, local king salmon is one of them! King salmon is one of...

California Halibut

California halibut, is a species of flatfish found along the coasts of Mexico up to British Columbia, Canada. Halibut in g...

15 Min Easy Bake King Salmon

We have had such a healthy and thriving King Salmon season this year! The season will continue on until late fall, and if...

By The Light of The Yellow(tail) Moon

It’s wild. It’s Californian. It evokes thoughts of melodic crooning by piano while being fed delicate pink sashimi slices...

The Littlest Flounder

Sanddab: Even the name sounds cute. Dabs are the typically the smallest flatfish we eat, and there are variants of these litt

Love at First Albacore

Well I know I may seem like an odd, overly-sentimental, fish-loving woman sometimes, but I have to say it… local albacore has

California White Sea Bass

Oh California White Seabass, we love it so we even named our son Sebastian (aka Seabass) Cal after it. As Californians, we a

Grilling Whole Salmon

It’s the time of year when we are receiving order after order of whole salmon… If you need some guidance on how to cook...

Salmon is King

We are pleased to finally bring you 🥁🥁🥁 FRESH LOCAL King Salmon! They call it “King” for a reason. It is the best...

Just for the Halibut

Not only is it delicious, but California Halibut is very good for you! It is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very...

Big Shrimpin'

Bubba puts it best…. there’s a whole lot that can be done with shrimp. At H&H, despite numerous customer requests, we...

Wahoooooo for Ono

Hawaiian Ono is a sustainable, tasty fish with lean protein, low fat, and omega-3s.

Sweet on Swordfish

Cook up some delicious swordfish with these easy recipes! Perfect for impressing a date or treating yourself.

Who Are We and What Are We Doing Here?

Welcome to the H&H Fresh Fish Co. Brainfood Blog - your go-to resource for sustainable seafood. Get expert cooking tips...

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Live Spiny Lobster is in! 🦞 Find them at our Harbor shop for $35/lb. ⚓️

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NEW meet the crew! Meet Belle.🎏She’s been with us for about six months now and is responsible for delivering to CSF Club members, customer service at farmers’ markets & in store, helping process fish, and being an all-around sparkling, helpful personality around the shop.✨ In her free time, Belle loves camping in Big Sur, surfing, and is an avid fisherwoman always going on cool adventures. 🎣 She’s also a trained lifeguard, EMT and does marine rescue swimming. 🛟 Additionally, she will be going back to school to become be a paramedic in the Spring. 🚑 What a gal! 💪🏾 We feel lucky to have Belle as a part of our fish fam. 🧡 She’s great at cooking fish too so be sure to say hi 👋 and hit her up for her favorite fish recipe the next time you see her. 👩‍🍳

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Are you a fan of a good smoked fish spread? 😶‍🌫️❤️‍🔥🪵🐟Well come on down, we’d love for you to try our Smoked Tuna Smear. It’s back in stock this weekend in limited supply. This deliciously smoky and creamy spread is versatile to enjoy. Smear it on veggies, crackers, a bagel, in sushi, on your partner … the possibilities are endless. 😉🥯🥒 We’ve got a limited quantity going to each of our farmers’ markets tomorrow and several available at our harbor shop. If you love it, let us know so we can make more. 🤗🧡⚓️

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Live Dungeness Crab right out of the Monterey Bay 🦀⚓️

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We’ve got local Sardines! 🐟🐟 These little guys are uncleaned and previously frozen using the IQF method, which means they are top quality and will defrost beautifully. For those who may not be familiar, IQF stands for Individually Quick Frozen, and it’s the best way to preserve the freshness and flavor of seafood. Instead of freezing the sardines in one big block, each one is frozen individually, ensuring that they don’t stick together and maintain their texture and taste. Our CSF Club members received these local Sardines this week in their delivery. If you’re a member, we would love to know how you liked them! If you’re not yet a member, join the Club and get a taste of the freshest, most delicious seafood around. 🎣📦

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Here at H&H, we are constantly reminded of how lucky we are to be able to do what we love in such a beautiful and supportive community. From our dedicated employees to our loyal customers, we are truly grateful for the support and love that surrounds us here in Santa Cruz and the greater Bay Area. Being able to bring fresh, sustainable seafood to your tables is a privilege, and we are so thankful for the opportunity to do so. And as a special thank you, we wanted to share some bloopers from this past year—because even though we take our work seriously, we can still have a little fun! Thank you all for being a part of our journey, we can’t wait to see what the future holds. #hhfreshfish #santacruz #bayarea #seafood #community #boattothroat

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Get your claws on the freshest Dungeness Crab 🦀 around! Live Crab are now available at our main shop in the Santa Cruz Harbor. Check out our On-Demand site (shop.hhfreshfish.com) to order ahead for pickup or local delivery. 🚗💨 Our holiday hours will be: 🎄 12/24: 9 AM - 2 PM 🎄 12/25: Closed

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The holiday season is upon us and if you're still searching for the perfect gift for the seafood lover in your life, look no further! We've got an amazing selection of fun and unique gift items. From fish socks and pullovers to crab tool sets and ornaments, there's something for everyone. And if you're not sure what to get, we even have gift cards available. So don't stress about finding the perfect present, just head to our Harbor shop and let us help you check off everyone on your list.🎄🦀🎁 #BoatToThroat

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