{"title":"May, June: In stock now","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in wild harvested Maine Dayboat Scallops, which are available fresh from December through April.  But from May through November, we offer frozen items plus occasional shipments of seasonal delights.  Check here to see what you can order now.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fresh-maine-state-water-halibut-fillets","title":"Fresh Atlantic Halibut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: One halibut fillet of approximately 1.5 pounds, or two halibut fillets of slightly over 1.5 pounds in total.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaine is the \u003cem\u003eonly east coast state\u003c\/em\u003e with an inshore halibut fishery and \u003cem\u003eit lasts just four weeks!\u003c\/em\u003e  From May 18 to June 13 Maine fishermen bring in \u003cem\u003ethe most divine whitefish you'll ever taste: thick, meaty, rich, creamy delicious halibut.  This halibut is truly in a class by itself.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaine fishermen set and tend their lines when they're out lobster fishing and each fisherman can take only 25 halibut in total, which is why it's so very hard to come by.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaine halibut is the king of groundfish and it's a real treat: it's got a large flake and a dense, super sweet flesh.  Since we're offering it skin-on this year, we recommend you try it on the grill, or sear it on a sizzling cast-iron pan and finish in the oven.  Crispy halibut skin is a treat you won't want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFish shelf life is actually longer than most people realize, but \u003cstrong\u003ethere's a difference between acceptable shelf life and optimum quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and very few Americans have ever tasted seafood of optimum quality, especially something as luxurious as inshore Maine halibut. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHere at Downeast Dayboat, we don't sell it unless Togue loves it.\u003c\/span\u003e The pure, clean flavor of this fresh inshore halibut will show you just how delicious seafood can be when it's shepherded the way it should be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package will contain a skin-on halibut fillet weighing approximately 1.5 pounds: no smaller than 1.35 pounds, no larger than 1.65 pounds, OR two pieces averaging a little over 1.5 pounds.  Invite some friends over for a fabulous, impressive feast, or cut into portions and freeze some for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: halibut is shipped FRESH, and we do not recommend mixing fresh and frozen items in your order. Consider adding fresh lobster meat for a seasonal treat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Downeast Dayboat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49202067538147,"sku":"HAFSDD0015LB-1","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2469\/2707\/files\/Screenshot_2025-05-25_at_2.36.39_PM.png?v=1748270458"},{"product_id":"frozen-maine-dayboat-scallops-1lb","title":"Frozen Maine Dayboat Scallops, 1 lb","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaine Dayboat Scallops from the 2025\/2026 season - one pound FROZEN. Easy thawing instructions included with package.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Order multiple packs to save - remember, shelf life is 6 months or more.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2-4 servings depending on preparation method. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogue's Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: shelf life is one year so save money by stocking up (lower cost per pound when you buy multiple pounds).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlways have deliciousness at your fingertips! These scallops have never touched fresh water, which means they freeze beautifully.  Once you've tried a frozen Downeast Dayboat scallop, you'll never be able to settle for \"fresh\" scallops from other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you haven't tried Downeast Dayboat scallops, you don't know what scallops are SUPPOSED to taste like. The first thing you'll notice about our scallops is the pure, sweet smell of the sea with no fishy smell. When you pop them in your mouth you'll experience a silky, buttery mouth texture that's hard to describe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur scallops' unique texture comes from where they're caught and how they're handled: unlike 95% of US sea scallops, our scallops NEVER touch fresh water.  That means you get 100% pure scallop rather than the waterlogged stuff you'll find elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour scallops came right off the boat with only minimal sorting, so the size will vary, but plan on getting between 15 and 21 per package. Each pack is labeled with the name of the fisherman who caught them, the name of his boat, the area they were harvested and the date of harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShelf life is one year, but Togue prefers to eat within 7 months of harvest date, especially if serving crudo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScallops are shipped frozen in vacuum sealed bags. Thawing instructions are included.  \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: we do NOT recommend combining fresh and frozen items in the same shipment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Alaska and Hawaii  - additional shipping required\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downeast Dayboat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596650135779,"sku":"SSFZDD001lb-1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2469\/2707\/files\/2_fcb3d239-a3b4-4db0-9997-41f3760b01dd.png?v=1709325578"},{"product_id":"fresh-maine-lobster-meat-1lb","title":"Fresh Maine Lobster Meat, 1 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003eFRESH Maine lobster meat, claw and knuckle. 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Emily Selinger grow her oysters in the waters off South Freeport, Maine. She describes them as having a \"luxurious, soft texture and sweetness balanced by an even, clean brininess. subtle hints of flower, stone, and lemon\".  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily is known for the tremendous amount of effort she puts into her oyster growing operation - she tends them regularly to keep them healthy and develop a nice full cup. 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Buy 1- 3 pounds, pay $32 per pack.  Buy 4-7 pounds, pay $30 per pack. Buy 8 or more pounds, pay just $25 per pack. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaine dayboat scallops from the 2025\/2026 season - frozen in 8 oz bags: buy multiple packs for a lower cost per-pack - shelf life is 6 months or more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e1-2 servings per pack depending on preparation method.  Note: this year the scallops are smaller than usual: plan on 10 per 8 ounce bag.  The varietal information is given for education only: as of May we will be selecting the varietals to be included in each pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVarietals (from East to West) -  we'll pick the varietals to be shipped subject to inventory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCobscook Bay: A lovely mix of sweet and salty, great depth of flavor.  Very mild, slightly soft flesh. Easy eating, great raw or cooked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBold Coast: A briny punch packed in a meaty, firm package. Slightly darker than other varieties when raw, but turn pure white when cooked. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMosquito Island: Mild-flavored scallops well-suited to searing.  Tender, buttery, smooth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDamariscotta River: Very similar to Mosquito Island, but slightly milder and a bit sweeter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCasco Bay: A perennial favorite: toothsome, buttery, rich umami with a creamy aftertaste. Perfect raw or cooked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStellwagen Bank: Big, rich, buttery. Perfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogue's Tips:  Note: buy more, save more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese 1\/2 lb (8 oz) frozen packs are the epitome of convenience: they defrost quickly so are the perfect answer to \"I want something quick, easy and delicious.... what are my options?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you haven't tried Downeast Dayboat scallops, you don't know what scallops are SUPPOSED to taste like. The first thing you'll notice about our scallops is the pure, sweet smell of the sea with no fishy smell. When you pop them in your mouth you'll experience a silky, buttery mouth texture that's hard to describe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur scallops' unique texture comes from where they're caught and how they're handled: unlike 95% of US sea scallops, our scallops NEVER touch fresh water.  That means you get 100% pure scallop rather than the waterlogged stuff you'll find elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour scallops came right off the boat with only minimal sorting, so the size will vary, but plan on getting roughly 10 or so per pack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach pack is labeled with the name of the fisherman who caught them, the name of his boat, the area they were harvested and the date of harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScallops are shipped frozen in vacuum sealed bags. Easy thawing and storage instructions are included.  \u003cstrong\u003eNOTE we recommend you do NOT combine fresh and frozen items in the same order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*Alaska and Hawaii  - additional shipping required\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downeast Dayboat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805888557283,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2469\/2707\/files\/smallscallopraw.jpg?v=1774451438"},{"product_id":"maine-lobster-roll-meal-kit-fresh","title":"Maine Lobster Roll Meal Kit: FRESH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003encludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 pound FRESH Maine lobster meat (claw and knuckle) 6 New England split top buns and 1 stick of Kate’s Maine Sea Salted Butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING SIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single kit will make four generous rolls with plenty of butter and two buns left over.  Want to use those extra rolls?  Add an 8 ounce frozen scallops to your order - scallop rolls are delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTogue’s Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNew England’s favorite sandwich, the Maine Lobster Roll, is delivered straight to your door. Our lobster meat contains fresh claw and knuckle meat processed in Portland, Maine by Atlantic Seafood Partners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are many ways to prepare these succulent rolls but keeping things simple highlights the fresh, top quality Maine lobster meat, the thin squishy rolls (you butter and brown the OUTSIDE of the rolls) and the delicious salty butter. One must-do though is to fry the super soft New England split top buns in Kate’s Maine-made sea salted butter (included) so they develop a buttery, crispy crust. Add your own mayonnaise and lettuce and you're done!  Remember: butter and brown the OUTSIDE of the rolls, and put the lobster meat in the soft interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis roll kit includes regular grocery store buns, \u003cem\u003ewhich we believe make the BEST lobster rolls\u003c\/em\u003e.  You can get brioche buns or other fancy rolls, but the whole point of a lobster roll is to taste the lobster, not the bun.  The thin squishy New England Bun is an integral part of the lobster roll experience.  So while it's not fancy, it IS perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNOTE: We do not recommend combining frozen and fresh shipments in the same order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downeast Dayboat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48094074863843,"sku":"LBFRSHCSLB1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2469\/2707\/files\/DDB-95l.jpg?v=1700581279"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2469\/2707\/collections\/smallmixseafood.jpg?v=1779109130","url":"https:\/\/downeastdayboat.com\/collections\/may-june-in-stock-now.oembed","provider":"Downeast Dayboat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}