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Catch The Taste Of The Wild
Alaska! Home to the greatest wild salmon runs in the World.
Alaska produces five unique and delicious species:
Alaska King or Chinook Salmon
- Largest and least abundant of the species.
- Average weight: approximately 20 lbs.
- Prized for red flesh, rich flavor, high oil content, and firm texture.
- Most often served in upscale restaurants.
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Alaska Sockeye or Red Salmon
- Known for deep red flesh, color retention, firm texture, and distinctive flavor.
- Average weight: 6 lbs.
Alaska Coho or Silver Salmon
- Second largest of the species.
- Average weight: 12 lbs.
- One of the most commonly used species in foodservice.
- Known for orange-red flesh, superior texture, and excellent eye appeal.
 Alaska Chum Salmon
- Strong foodservice demand; used in almost every segment.
- Average weight: 8 lbs.
- Known for their firm pink flesh, moderate fat content and delicate flavor.
Alaska Pink Salmon
- Smallest and most abundant of the species.
- Average weight: 2-3 lbs.
- Known for light, rose-colored flesh and delicate flavor.
- Abundant supply makes them an attractive value.
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Catch A Natural Treasure
Found only in a place of massive glaciers, untamed rivers and vast icy seas, Alaska's Shellfish are among nature's great treasures, known and prized the World over.
Alaska produces six unique and delicious species:
Alaska King Crab
- Largest members of the crab family.
- Average weight: 6-10 lbs.
- Prized for the white body meat and leg meat.
- Most often served in upscale restaurants.
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Alaska Snow Crab
- Sweet subtle flavor, snow white body and leg meat and delicate texture.
- Average weight: 1-3 lbs.
- Found on a variety of menus, from full-service, to specialty restaurants.
Alaska Dungeness Crab
- Commonly served whole.
- Average weight: 2-3 lbs.
- Beautiful orange color with sweet flavor and tender flakiness.
Alaska Pink Shrimp
- Smallest of the shrimp species.
- Average: 350/500 count (whole-cooked).
- Small and delicate, they're great in salads, omelettes, casseroles and sandwiches.
Alaska Spot Prawns
- Largest of the cold-water species up to 9".
- Average: 21/30 count.
- Firm texture and sweet flavor.
- Not available in large quantities.
Alaska Scallops
- Sweet, tender, buttery meat.
- Average valve height: 4".
- Creamy colored meat (abductor) becomes white when cooked.
- Known for exceptional size and quality.
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Alaska's Bountiful Harvest
Wild Alaska Whitefish flourish in the coldest, cleanest, most bountiful seas on Earth. The distinct species of Alaska Whitefish share a singular reputation as the World's finest.
Alaska Halibut
- Alaska's premium whitefish variety.
- Average weight: 35-50 lbs.
- Firm, flaky texture and delicate, succulent flavor.
- Suitable for all types of cooking methods and ethnic applications.
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Alaska Pollock
- Extremely versatile fish with a snow-white color, lean texture and mild taste.
- Average weight: 1.5-2 lbs.
- Exceptional value for every segment of foodservice.
- Alaska Pollock, a member of the cod family, should never be confused with Atlantic Pollock.
Alaska Cod
- Moist, firm fillets with snow white meat, distinctive large flake, and slightly sweet flavor.
- Average weight: 5-10 lbs.
- Ideal for wide range of foodservice menus, from fast food to fine dining restaurants.
- Because of firm texture, adapts to most cooking methods.
Alaska Sablefish - Black Cod
- Rich, sweet flavor and large flakes.
- Average weight: 5-9 lbs.
- Velvety, soft and extremely tender meat.
- Extremely popular as a smoked fish.
Alaska Sole / Yellow-Fin Sole
- Delicate mild flavor and tender texture.
- Average weight: 1-2 lbs.
- Excellent variety of options for menu applications.
- Easy preparation, no waste, low labor costs and excellent plate coverage.
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