It's not always necessary to go to the coasts for a great flavored seafood option. Colorado Catch Hybrid Striped Bass is naturally raised from fingerlings to fillets in pure artesian waters flowing from Colorado's San Luis Valley. This firm yet flaky and moist textured fish is farmed in Alamosa by a family-owned company, Colorado Catch. Co-owner Tyler Faucette says the company produces 350,000 pounds of the bass each year, and nearly half of that stays local, being consumed within the state of Colorado. Colorado Catch's unique geothermal resources and circular tank system have enabled them to increase growth rates, eliminate off-flavors and sustain yields for year-round production.

Some interesting facts about Colorado Catch Hybrid Striped Bass include:

• It is a heart-healthy fish, high in protein and low in calories, fat and cholesterol.
• It has a longer fresh shelf life.
• It is a product that is never frozen; the inventory remains swimming until an order is placed.
• Colorado Catch has experience in hybrid striped bass culture since 1992.

Featured Recipe:
Coriander Crusted Colorado Catch Striped Bass with Scarlet Runner Beans, Tomato and Feta Vinaigrette