When most people think of Alaska – picturing it in their minds – the image is of pristine, clean wilderness and clear waters. That image is dead-on correct! The state of Alaska features more fishing waters than is found in the entire lower-48. The bounty of healthy, delicious seafood coming out of Alaska amounts to more than six billion pounds annually. In all the state provides five types of salmon, halibut, Alaska cod, Alaska pollack and sole, three types of premium, sweet crab.
Alaska Seafood Direct is the place to get fresh Alaska seafood and have it delivered right to your doorstep. We work with many of Alaska’s top seafood producers, making their ocean fresh product available to consumers via our online seafood market. There’s no better or faster way to get your wild salmon, King Crab, or halibut than this. Straight from the oceans of Alaska to your kitchen table.
How about a little Alaska seafood primer? Just for fun take a few minutes to learn about your seafood. You know it comes from Alaska, but what do you really know about Alaska seafood? Take yourself through out quick online Alaska seafood tour right now:
Salmon Species
There are five species of salmon harvested in Alaska. The most highly desired fish for most dinner tables is the wild Alaska king salmon.
Alaskan King Crab, Dungeness, and Snow Crab
Thinking about Australian lobster tails? Forget it! Splurge on Alaska king crab legs or make a crab salad with fresh Dungeness crab meat instead!
Alaskan White Fish (Cod, Pollack, Sole)
Nothing is better than fish-and-chips made with fresh pacific cod from the oceans of Alaska. Or serve up a plate of sole steamed in white wine and butter with a bottle of white wine on the side. Premium whitefish from Alaska are very versatile.
Alaskan Halibut
The #1 Alaskan whitefish by far: halibut. Barbecue it, bake it, poach it…any way you want it.
Black Cod
Feel like having something different? Smoked Alaskan black cod is flavorful, delicate, and silky smooth.
After your whirlwind tour you can stop and shop for seafood online. Also, we have suggested some great ways to prepare your favorite seafood in our seafood recipes section.
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