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Salmon

See Salmon Run

With some of the best salmon fishing on the entire planet, Alaska is the place to be this summer. But with several different species of salmon arriving at various times during the season, it can be challenging to plan your outing. The latest Custom Seafoods blog post will help clarify the issue for you, as we discuss the various salmon species and when their peak season is here on the Kenai Peninsula. King Salmon Peak season June – July Some of the earliest salmon to arrive are the Kings. King salmon are also the largest of the Pacific salmon species. Characteristics of the King salmon are …

June 28, 2022Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp in Foil

Grilled Shrimp in Foil This super-simple recipe for preparing shrimp on the grill couldn't be easier. A quick marinade then a quick grill produces a dish that's full of flavor! Large Piece Aluminum Foil 8 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves minced garlic salt and pepper (to taste) 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 lb uncooked Argentine Red Shrimp (peeled and deveined) 1 lemon (juiced) 1/2 lemon (sliced into wedges) Combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir. Add shrimp and mix until well coated. Set aside to marinade for 10 minutes. Prehe …

June 15, 2022Halibut

Sizing Up Your Halibut

How many times have you heard someone braggingly say, “That fish I caught weighed ___ pounds”? Chances are, if you have been out on the lakes, rivers or saltwater of Alaska or just sitting around the campfire after a long day on the water, you have probably heard that statement made a lot! In true fisherman fashion, the size of that fish typically grows a little each time the story is told. The crew at Custom Seafoods loves to hear your fish stories and we also enjoy telling a few of our own. However, when it comes to processing your fish and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the product we …

May 18, 2022Crab

Sizing Up Your King Crab Legs

When customers are shopping for King Crab Legs and see sizes listed like 4/7, 6/9, 9/12 and others, they often wonder what those numbers represent. In addition to those numbers, consumers will hear terms like Jumbo, Colossal, Super Colossal and others used to describe the different sizes of King Crab, which often only adds to their confusion. As a result, one of the most commonly asked questions we receive at Custom Seafoods regarding our King Crab is, “What do all the different numbers and terms mean”? The most important thing to remember is that King Crab sizes are NOT based on one-pound mea …

May 12, 2022Recipes

Banh Mi Alaska Sablefish Sliders

Banh Mi Alaska Sablefish Sliders Try this recipe for a simple fish-forward twist on the Vietnamese classic sandwich. 1 soft baguette (split and cut into 8 (2-inch) pieces) ¾ pound Alaska sablefish (boned, skinned, and cut into 8 (1 ½ ounce) pieces) Vegetable oil for cooking Sriracha or chili paste (as desired) Mayonnaise 16 thin slices English cucumber 1 fresh jalapeño (cut into ¼ inch slices) 16 sprigs cilantro 8 lime wedges Alaska Sablefish ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp fish sauce Pickled Veggies ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 tbsp sugar ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp red chili flakes ½ cup julienned carrot ½ cup julienn …

May 12, 2022Recipes

Air-Fried Alaska Salmon with Israeli Salad Couscous

Air-Fried Alaska Salmon with Israeli Salad Couscous Air frying and Alaska salmon are meant to be! This recipe is so simple and bursting with flavor, served alongside a zesty couscous salad. For the Salmon 4, 4-6 ounce frozen Alaska salmon fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp kosher salt For the Israeli Salad Couscous with Lemon-Tahini Dressing ¾ cups uncooked couscous (2 1/4 cups cooked) 2 tbsp tahini 3 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cumin 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 ½ cups diced cucumber ½ cup finely chopped parsley Step 1: Prepare and air fry salmon Preheat air fryer to 400F fo …

May 12, 2022Recipes

Baked Eggs Alaska with Wild Alaska Pink Salmon

Baked Eggs Alaska with Wild Alaska Pink Salmon Flaky Alaska pink salmon and fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce with silky poached eggs – this is a brunch made in heaven! 1 green chile (seeded and thinly sliced) 1 small red onion (peeled and finely chopped) 3 vine tomatoes (seeds removed and chopped) 1 tbsp cider vinegar Sea salt flakes (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) A pinch of sugar 1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for frying) A small bunch of fresh dill (chopped) A small bunch of fresh chives (finely chopped) 3½ tbsp butter 2 shallots (peeled and finely chopped) 4 cups fresh sp …

May 12, 2022Recipes

Chili Lime Alaska King Crab with Jalapeno-Cilantro Butter

Chili Lime Alaska King Crab with Jalapeno-Cilantro Butter Alaska King Crab remains the star of the plate in this recipe with a kick. 6 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 small shallot (halved) 1 tbsp chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lime 4 pounds Alaska King Crab legs (thawed or frozen) ½ cup unsalted butter 1 jalapeno (seeded and minced) 1 minced garlic clove 3 tbsp minced cilantro 1 tbsp chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin) Lime wedges Step 1: Prepare cooking water Combine 5 cups water, garlic, shallot, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt into a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Halv …

May 12, 2022Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Alaska Scallop Sliders

Bacon Wrapped Alaska Scallop Sliders Bacon and wild Alaska scallops come together in this fan favorite recipe. 16 Alaska Scallops (patted dry) 16 bacon slices (fully cooked to pliable, not crisp) 2 cups mayonnaise 4 tsp smoked paprika ⅛ cup olive oil 3 cups sliced red onion ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar 16 mini-hamburger buns (split) 16 small 3-inch lettuce leaves Step 1: Make the sauce Blend mayonnaise and smoked paprika in a bowl; set aside. Step 2: Prepare onions Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Stir in onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer o …

May 11, 2022Recipes

Alaska Cod and Smoked Salmon Chowder

Alaska Cod and Smoked Salmon Chowder Alaska cod and smoked salmon are two peas in a pod when it comes to this classic, kid-friendly chowder recipe. 2 tbsp butter 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 1 large leek (white and light green part only, thinly sliced) 2 medium potatoes (diced) 1 can 14.5 oz. vegetable or chicken broth ½ cup water 10 oz Alaska cod fillets (fresh, frozen or thawed) 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 6 oz smoked Alaska salmon (broken into pieces) 2 tbsp cornstarch 1½ cups milk Salt and Freshly ground black pepper Step 1: Sauté the aromatics Melt butter in a lar …