#AlaskaSeafoodHacks
#AlaskaSeafoodHacks
Try these quick and clever, yet simple tricks to help you elevate your seafood game. As the nation’s leading source of wild seafood, Alaska knows a thing or two about preparing fish. We’re here to share our secrets and invite you to share yours too!
Check out #AlaskaSeafoodHacks from some of our amazing partners, or post your own hack on social!
- Gaby Dalkin, who is a cookbook author, chef, and food and lifestyle writer whose website and content via What’s Gaby Cookin has established her as the go-to source for fun culinary ideas.
- Justin Sutherland, chef and operator of multiple award-winning restaurants, host of Fast Foodies, winner of Iron Chef America and contestant on season 16 of Top Chef.
- Lindsey Baruch, photographer, recipe developer, content creator, writer and cook behind LindseyEats on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Sean and Bri Dwyer, Alaska seafood harvesting family. Sean is the captain of the FV Brenna A featured on the Deadliest Catch. Bri is a professional photographer whose work captures the life of a fishing family both on and off the water.
- Maya Wilson, Alaska chef, food photographer and author of The Alaska from Scratch cookbook.
- Kikkan Randall, Alaskan Olympic and World Champion skier, cancer survivor and active mom.
- Food52 is featuring an online hub of shoppable original #AlaskaSeafoodHacks recipes like DIY Alaska Salmon Hand Rolls and Sheet Pan Breaded Alaska Cod .
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Our Favorite Hack: Cook It Frozen!®
Quick Cooking Techniques
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Grill
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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
Grilling Recipes
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Bake
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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
Baking Recipes
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Sauté / Pan Sear
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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
Sauteing Recipes
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Steam
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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
Steaming Recipes
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Instant Pot
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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
Instant Pot Recipes
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Sous Vide
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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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