Ocean Jacket (cheek meat)

The South Australian Ocean Jacket (Nelusetta ayraudi) are one of the ocean’s best kept secrets, being undervalued with premium quality flesh that is versatile for cooking. The flesh is white with a moist and delicate texture and pleasant sea aroma, resembling small scallops. It has a similar taste to chicken, with a hint of sweet oceanic flavor. About the producer: The icy, cold waters off the coast of southern Australia are known for being some of the least polluted and most pristine marine environments in the world - resulting in exceptionally high-quality seafood. Warmer water from the north converging with cooler water from the Southern Ocean creates a unique habitat which is home to lots of unique species like the Southern Rock Lobster, King George Whiting, Southern Bluefin Tuna, and many more. Australia recognizes the value of this majestic environment and has been one of the world’s most committed governments to sustainable fishing practices, closely monitoring fish stocks for long term viability with strong enforcement of sustainability regulations. The Ferguson family have been fishing in these waters since the 1960s, and are well known throughout Australia for their commitment to quality. Starting off as fishermen, they later expanded into the processing and export operations (developing award-winning packaging solutions along the way) to ensure their products’ quality remained as high as possible from the ocean to your plate. One part of Ferguson’s approach that we especially appreciate at Paleo Robbie: In addition to the famous Southern Rock Lobster or King George Whiting, Ferguson also make an effort to offer a range of lesser-known (but very delicious) fish species to develop a market for these abundant & highly sustainable varieties.