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Saraspe Seafoods was built by a multigenerational fishing family based in San Diego. While we spend majority of our waking hours offshore, us girls in the family decided to provide some value to our incredible customers and clients. Withal, the daughters (Tanner, Nicole, Sarah, Molly, and Julia) in the family decided to start a journal filled with curated recipes, fishing stories, tips & tricks for the kitchen, in hopes of giving you a taste of who we are. We hope you enjoy! Find beginner to intermediate recipe tutorials created by our family on our YouTube channel.

Green Scallop Aguachile

This recipe comes together quickly with just a few simple, super-fresh ingredients. It can be made ahead of time and travels well. Take it to the beach or serve it...

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Clams with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

In this super-simple recipe, fresh clams are steamed in an aromatic broth of turmeric-infused coconut milk. We recommend serving this over rice with plenty of fresh cilantro and lime. Ready...

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Spot Prawn Crudo

This recipe was developed by our dear friend Stefano and has quickly become a family favorite. It’s an easy way to make a super-elegant appetizer that can be made ahead...

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Baja Style Clams

This dish is inspired by one we enjoy up and down the coast of Baja. In this simple raw preparation, clams are shucked, chopped, and tossed together with a cucumber...

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Lauro’s Cioppino

The key to a good cioppino is creating the right base. Lauro recommends using a bottom-feeding fish like sculpin or rockfish to create a rich and flavorful stock. He likes...

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Calamari with Local Squid

This fried local calamari recipe makes for an incredible appetizer that will wow your guests. Starts with a Saraspe family secret: soak those bad boys in buttermilk or whole milk....

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Spiny Lobster Pho

We’ve partnered with our friend Mike Le to bring you this authentic recipe for Spiny Lobster Pho. Mike is an incredible chef based here in San Diego, and we are...

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HMS Compliance Resources

We are offering compliance resources for commercial fishermen. What are HMS Species? "Highly Migratory Species (HMS) means species managed by the FMP, specifically: Billfish/Swordfish: striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) swordfish (Xiphias gladius)  Sharks: common...

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Perfect Paella

We’ve developed a classic paella recipe that features some of our favorite seafood products. We’re using a 20-inch paella pan, but a smaller one or a cast iron skillet should...

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Story of the Sea

The Saraspe Family Story The Saraspe family has been servicing the San Diego area since the early ‘50s. The family’s fleet was established in 1952 when Lauro Saraspe built his...

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Octopus Tiradito

Tiradito is a Peruvian dish that features thinly sliced raw fish in a spicy chile sauce also known as leche de tigre. We’ve used octopus in this one, but any...

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Lobster Tail Removal

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...

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Miso-Nori Buttered Popcorn

The miso-nori butter in this recipe is super concentrated on its own, but absolutely perfect when tossed with popcorn.  If you’re not into making popcorn on the stove, the butter...

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Whole Grilled Barracuda

A whole cooked fish is not as complicated as you think. The most important thing is making sure your grill is very hot. Barracuda is a delicious and underutilized local...

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Tabasco Butter Sauce

This recipe is inspired by the classic French sauce, beurre blanc, where cold butter is incrementally whisked into a white wine and vinegar reduction. It requires the tiniest bit of finesse...

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Perfect Tuna Poke

This is a killer recipe for tuna poke from our friend Ryan Griffin. Ryan is a chef, fisherman, and avid outdoorsman. One tip is to prep and chill all the...

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Profiles: Lauro Saraspe

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...

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Profiles: Sarah Saraspe

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...

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