Blog from the Sea

We are offering compliance resources for commercial fishermen. What are HMS Species? “Highly Migratory Species (HMS) means species managed by the FMP, specifically: For additional definitions see this link The below information and links should explain the need for the Commercial and/or Charter HMS Permits and answer any questions that you may have. Each vessel that commercially

Studies show that lobsters cannot perceive pain. The nervous system of a lobster is primitive and similar to that of an insect.  Storing LIVE Lobsters: We recommend consuming live lobster same-day. When stored properly, they can be kept fresh for an additional day. In a fridge, keep lobsters as cold as possible in an open container

The lobster tail removal instructions are great for those interested in doing our Simple Lobster Bake recipe, or for those just simply wanting to utilize the head for stock.  For “same day” consumption, We recommend placing live lobsters in the freezer for up to one hour or in the fridge for up to SIX hours before handling. Cooling

Sarah Saraspe, Founder Five Star Fish Processing and Head of Operations at Saraspe Seafoods Sarah Saraspe is one of the driving forces behind Saraspe Seafoods. She founded and ran Five Star Fish Processing for 15 years. She also happens to be Andy’s wife and the mother of Tanner, Charlie, and Molly. We thought her profile

Lauro Saraspe, Retired Fisherman and Local Legend  Lauro Saraspe is the man who started it all. He built his first skiff here in San Diego in 1952. Lauro fell in love with the ocean fishing for lobster before class at San Diego State. Lauro continues to be a leader and visionary in the field. He

For delicate preparations such as carpaccio, aguachile, or simple sashimi, we recommend removing the heads and shells from fresh, whole spot prawns. Don’t trash the heads and shells as they make for a beautiful stock or a tasty appetizer of fried heads!  1 Separate the head from the tail by squeezing the carapace with your non-dominant