Hand-Selected Harvest Pack (10 lb)
Hand-Selected Harvest Pack (10 lb)
Hand-Selected Harvest Pack (10 lb)
A 10-pound assortment hand-selected by Nasir from a single morning's harvest — typically two large whole fish plus a pound of premium fillets. Ships with a personalized harvest note.
From Palacios, Texas
Every fish in this listing was hatched, raised, and harvested at Turtle Creek Aquaculture's farm in Palacios, Texas, on the shores of Matagorda Bay. We pump in saltwater from the Gulf, raise our redfish at low stocking densities on a clean vegetarian-forward feed, and harvest by hand on the morning each shipment goes out. The fish you receive was swimming in our pond yesterday morning.
What You Get
- Species: Sciaenops ocellatus (Texas Gulf redfish)
- Origin: Turtle Creek Aquaculture LLC, Palacios, TX
- Approximate weight: 10.0 lb
- Cut: Harvest
- Packaging: Vacuum-sealed, packed in insulated cooler with food-safe gel ice
- Shipping: Free overnight to most U.S. addresses, free 2-day shipping to remaining states and APO/FPO
How to Cook
Texas redfish has firm white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and large flakes. It stands up to high-heat techniques — blackening, grilling, smoking, broiling — and also takes beautifully to gentler preparations like ceviche, poaching, or steaming. Our test kitchen recommends pan-searing skin-on fillets in cast iron at high heat, three minutes skin-down and one minute flesh-down, finished with a squeeze of lemon. For whole fish, roast at 425 °F for 25 minutes per pound.
Storage and Handling
| Storage | Maximum Time |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (32–38 °F) | 2 days |
| Freezer (0 °F) | 3 months, vacuum-sealed |
Open packaging only when ready to cook. Thaw frozen fillets overnight in the refrigerator — never at room temperature.
Sustainability
Turtle Creek Aquaculture has been recognized as a Seafood Watch "Best Choice" for sustainable practices. By choosing farm-raised redfish, you take pressure off wild Gulf populations while still tasting the flavor that built the Texas seafood tradition. A portion of every sale supports redfish conservation and stocking programs in cooperation with Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Guarantee
If your shipment arrives damaged, late, or above 40 °F, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and we will refund or replace the order. Free shipping nationwide, no minimum.
About the Farm
Turtle Creek Aquaculture LLC is a family-owned redfish farm founded by Nasir Kureshy and Sajjad Khan. Inspected by the Texas Department of Agriculture, HACCP-compliant, and proud to do things the slow way.