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Alaska Seafood Hacks

Simple techniques, time‑saving tips, and easy recipes to help you cook wild Alaska seafood with confidence—any night of the week.

As the nation’s leading source of wild seafood, Alaska knows a thing or two about preparing fish. Check our our recipe hacks below that show how wild Alaska seafood fits into busy, modern cooking.

No-Cook Recipe Videos

Salmon Avocado Salad Wraps
Salmon Mini Yule Logs
Salmon Fresh Rolls

Our Favorite Hack: Cook It Frozen!®

No need to thaw! With simple, time-saving COOK IT FROZEN!® techniques, prepare a delicious, healthy meal in as little as 15 minutes cooking directly from frozen.
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Quick Cooking Techniques

Grill

Prep (6 oz. fillets)*: Oil/season fish, then seal in spray-coated foil packets. Heat grill to 400°F/200°C.

Salmon: 10-12 minutes
Cod: 8-10 minutes
Pollock: 5-6 minutes
Doneness: Firm, opaque

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Grilling Recipes

Bake

Prep (6 oz. fillets): Oil/season fish. Place on spray-coated foil-lined baking pan on middle rack. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

Salmon: 8-10 mins
Cod: 8-10 mins
Pollock: 4-6 mins
Doneness: Firm, Firm, mostly opaque

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Baking Recipes

Sauté / Pan Sear

Prep (6 oz. fillets): Oil/season fish; place skin up in heated pan. Turn stovetop to medium-high heat.

Salmon: 3-4 minutes each side
Cod: 1-2 minutes each side
Pollock: 1-2 minutes each side
Doneness: Browned, firm, mostly opaque

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Sauteing Recipes

Steam

Prep (6 oz. fillets): Line wooden steamer with lettuce/herbs/ citrus OR spray-coat to avoid sticking. Use 2 (3oz.) portions, cut to fit. Bring 1-inch water in a 12- inch pan to a simmer.

Salmon: 5-7 minutes each side
Cod: 4-6 minutes
Pollock: 3-4 minutes
Doneness: Moist, tender, opaque

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Steaming Recipes

Instant Pot

Prep (6 oz. fillets): Add 1 cup water to bottom of pot. Place seasoned fish on steam rack. “Steam” using quick release vent.

Salmon: 2-3 minutes
Cod: 2-3 minutes
Pollock: 1-2 minutes
Doneness: Moist, tender, opaque

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Instant Pot Recipes

Sous Vide

Prep (6 oz. fillets): Season fish; add 1 Tbsp. favorite sauce/broth/ water to fish in zip-top bag. Remove air using water displacement method. Add sealed bags to hot water bath. Heat water to 130°F/54°C.

Salmon: 30 minutes
Cod: 30 minutes
Pollock: 30 minutes
Doneness: Moist, tender, opaque

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Create Your Own Alaska Seafood Hacks

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Prep & Cooking Tips

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Cook It Frozen!®

No need to thaw! Use these tips to cook quickly direct from frozen.
Cook It Frozen!® Techniques
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Cooking Alaska Salmon

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The Best Hack #AskForAlaska

Seafood from Alaska is not only easy to prepare, but wild and sustainable. #AskForAlaska and look for Alaska on packaging and signage to guarantee that you are getting wild and sustainably harvested seafood.
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