SEAWEED-1 LB. Fresh Maine Seaweed - (Rockweed)
Afterwards, you can order any add-on item and additional lobsters, 2 at a time.
Fresh Maine Rockweed: The Essence of a True Maine Lobster Bake
Authentic. Maine Sustainable. Hand-Harvested.
Bring the rugged beauty and briny aroma of Maine directly to your kitchen. This Fresh Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) is hand-picked from the cold, nutrient-rich intertidal waters of the cold, nutritious Gulf of Maine. Whether you are staging a traditional shore boil or looking for the ultimate natural moisture barrier for premium seafood, our Rockweed is the gold standard for an authentic coastal experience.
🌊 A Multifunctional Coastal Staple
Rockweed is far more than a garnish; it is a functional tool used by coastal chefs for generations:
- The Maine Way": In Maine, lobsters are steamed with seaweed on the bottom with an additional layer on top with lobsters, clams and corn in between.. Seaweed ensures that special "Maine" taste and adds a nice blend of aromatics.
- The Ultimate Live-Seafood "Blanket": Naturally moisture-retentive and salt-rich, Rockweed creates a protective microclimate that keeps live lobsters and shellfish hydrated, cool, and stress-free during storage or transit.
- Superior Steaming & Infusion: Layering Rockweed in your steamer pot releases a gentle, briny vapor. This infuses lobster, clams, and corn with a subtle "ocean-fresh" umami that sea salt alone cannot replicate.
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Authentic Table Presentation: Nothing sets the stage for a seafood feast like a table draped in deep olive-hued Rockweed. It provides a rustic, professional backdrop that transforms a meal into an event.
Product Highlights
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Sustainable Harvesting: Our seaweed is hand-picked from the Maine rocky shorelines and dock pilings, ensuring the "holdfasts" remain intact so the ecosystem continues to thrive.
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Mineral-Rich Profile: As a species of brown algae, Rockweed is naturally packed with vitamins and trace minerals, adding a nutritional and aromatic boost to your favorite dishes.
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Wild & Raw: From the icy waters of the North Atlantic (ranging from the Canadian Maritimes down to the Mid-Atlantic), this is seaweed in its purest, most potent form.
Technical Details
| Feature | Specification |
| Species | Ascophyllum nodosum (Rockweed) |
| Source | Wild-Harvested, Gulf of Maine |
| Average Length | 20–30 inches |
| Profile | Firm, rubbery fronds with signature air bladders |
From Maine To Your Table
No coastal spread is truly complete without the authentic scent and moisture of fresh Maine seaweed.Â
Chef’s Tip: For a true "Pit-Style" bake indoors, place a generous layer of Rockweed at the bottom of your pot and another layer over the top of your seafood to trap the "ocean aromatics" and lock in moisture.
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Pick up at SaddleBrooke Ranch Farmer’s Market on Friday between 10am and 1pm. Bring a cooler and ice packs or zip lock bags filled with ice.
Members receive 10% off the lobster portion of eligible orders, plus early access and special offers.
In order to make this all work, there is a 2 Lobster minimum order which applies to all buyers. Add-ons only become available after the minimum is met.
Due to the nature of live products once an order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
No refunds for orders not picked up during the stated collection window.
Should buyer fail to pickup order during this pickup period, buyer forfeits all payments, and shall not receive a refund or credit. Order is forfeited and your funds are lost.