Crew member holding fresh local Lingcod

Ling Cod on cutting board with mouth open

Crew member holding Ling Cod

Hans (half owner of H&H Fresh Fish) cutting fresh local Ling Cod

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Lingcod

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Our hardworking fishermen

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Harbor Shop Only

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Hans' Favorite

Heidi's Favorite

Blue Cod, Green cod, Buffalo cod

Ophiodon elongatus

Sometimes referred to as “Buckethead,” Lingcod has a large head and mouth with sharp teeth. Its flesh when raw is often blue and beautiful- like nothing you’ve seen before. The meat turns white when cooked- not to worry!

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Can you name the fish? 😍 It's definitely one of the pretty looking and unique ones out there and even cooler it's caught right here in Santa Cruz! 💙 If you said Lingcod, then congratulations! You are correct. Sometimes referred to as “buckethead,” Lingcod has a large head and mouth with sharp teeth. Its flesh when raw is often blue and beautiful—like nothing you’ve seen before. The meat turns white when cooked—not to worry! Lingcod is such a fascinating fish because of the mysterious blue hue it has. What's even more interesting is how much the hue can vary from one fish to the next (swipe right to compare the two different Lingcod fillets.) You find Lingcod at our main shop in the Santa Cruz Harbor. 🐟🌊

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Local Lingcod is here! 💙Sometimes referred to as “Buckethead,” 🪣🐟 Lingcod have large heads and mouths with sharp teeth. It’s flesh, when raw, is often a beautiful blueish/green and turns white when cooked! 🔥 You can find Lingcod at our main shop in the Santa Cruz Harbor this weekend. ⚓️

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One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. 🐟💙 We've got a few fresh local Ling Cod in at our Harbor shop! Have you ever cooked with this delicious blue fish before? It's super easy! All it needs is a little salt and pepper and it’s good to throw on the grill - especially since we’ve left the beautiful turquoise skin on the fillets. 🔥 Would you like to see a full video on how to cook Ling Cod? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏽

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A LING MEAN FIGHTING MACHINE 🥷 Lingcod are such fascinating fish! They have colors ranging from dark brown, black, blue, or green. 🤎🖤💙💚 These colors make them perfectly camouflaged to be an ambush predator. What’s even more fascinating is Lingcod fillets often have a blue tint! The exact reason why they’re blue is still a mystery. 🧐 One theory is that Ling eat lots of shellfish in their diet, copper from shellfish oxidizes in the fish causing the green pigment. Another is that the strange green or blue hues may indicate that the Lingcod have consumed a diet rich in chlorophyll, eating more plant matter—green algae through small crustaceans—than the rest. 🐚 🌱 The blue or green flesh comes from a pigment called biliverdin.☝🏽Fun fact: it’s the same pigment that makes a robin's eggs blue and gives that blue-green tinge to your bruises. While Lingcod may be blue it’s still considered a white fish (sometimes referred to as “Smurf Cod” when they possess that very blue flesh.) They have a mild taste that is tender with large, soft moist flakes. You can find Lingcod at our main location in the Santa Cruz Harbor. ⛴⚓️

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Have you seen that California Black Mussels are back in stock? Farmed by Starbird Mariculture in Tomales Bay using Suspension Bags - these CA Mussels earn a “Best Choice” from Seafood Watch.💚 We are fascinated but the incredible species that Mussels are. These bad boys are a force to be reckoned with! 💪🏽 Wild Mussles, native to the West Coast, are found on rocky shores where they brave strong waves and ever-changing tides. But don't be fooled by their delicate shell exterior—they have a secret weapon that helps them survive these harsh conditions! 🤫 It's their byssal threads! These elastic fibers are super strong and help them attach themselves to rocks and other mussels. They produce these threads by secreting a liquid from their byssal gland and then solidifying it with seawater. Talk about being resourceful! And guess what? These mussels aren't just tough, they're also tasty! 😋 They filter water to feed on plankton and organic matter, and can you believe that they can filter up to three quarts of water an hour?! That's impressive, right? So next time you're out exploring the rocky shores of the west coast, keep an eye out for these amazing creatures! 🦀🌊

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We're excited to announce that the San Carlos Farmers' Market (@urbanvillage) is making a grand comeback under new management this Sunday! If you live in the hood, mark your calendars 📆 and join us from 9AM to 1PM for the grand re-launch of this quaint downtown farmers' market. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than shopping small at your local Farmers’ Market on a beautiful sunny Spring day. We look forward to meeting our new San Carlos shoppers!

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Let’s preserve the fishing industry and support local fishermen. 🎣⚓️ Together, we can make a difference for future generations. Share your ideas and questions with us in the comments.

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As we are coming up on our 20 year anniversary of business this year,😱 we've been reflecting on the past two decades and feel overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone who has helped give our family business longevity. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐟From our fantastic crew and fishermen, family and friends, farmers' market organizations, and wonderful customers - we couldn't have made this little fish dream of ours a reputable business without you! 🎣🥹 We are incredibly thankful for the support of our community, especially during these past few challenging years.😷 The pandemic was tough on everyone, but our customers have shown us so much support and encouragement. Your loyalty means the world to us, and we are so honored to be a part of this community and trusted to put seafood on your plates. 🙏 We have some amazing news to share! 📰 🫠 Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude because our community recently voted us ✨the BEST Seafood Market in Santa Cruz by the Sentinel! ✨🏆🥹 We are incredibly humbled and honored by this recognition, and we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who voted for us. 💗 This award means so much to us because it's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. 💪🏾 We strive to bring you the freshest, highest quality seafood every day, and we're so touched that our efforts have been recognized. 👏🏽 As we prepare for our 20 years of business celebration later this year, 🥳 we want to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you - TRULY. 🥲We look forward to continuing to serve you with the freshest, tastiest fish around and exciting new expansions on the horizon. 🤩 Here's to many more years of friendship, community, and delicious seafood! ❤️⚓

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🤤You may have noticed our Smoked Fish selection has looked a little different these days. Have you tried our new recipe? 👨‍🍳🪵❤️‍🔥🐟 You're in for an especially smokin' 😶‍🌫️🔥 treat with this Smoked Salmon. We gotta admit, we’re pretty proud of it. 🤌🏽💋 Stop by and give it a try at our Harbor Shop and at farmers' markets. 🏃🏽If at the shop, feel free to ask for a sample and check out our other selection of Smoked Fish while you’re there.💨 We hope you love it as much as we do. 🧡😋

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