ONLY A FEW WEEKS FOR SOCKEYE SALMON (ON MOTHER NATURE’S ORDERS)
The salmon run has begun. Right now, our fishing partners are braving the icy waters of Alaska to hand-catch the most flavorful salmon in the world so we can serve them to you just hours later. We’re wood-grilling each filet and serving with spiced summer squash and green beans with lime brown butter, but only until the last salmon is caught.
ALASKA’S VERSION OF FARM-TO-TABLE: RIVER-TO-TABLE
Not only are our sockeye salmon caught wild, we can tell you exactly where:
The granddaddy of Alaska’s rivers takes sockeye salmon on a nearly 300-mile upstream swim from the Prince William Sound in the Gulf of Alaska to their spawning grounds. The extra fat the fish store in their body for the long and harrowing journey makes the salmon heading for Copper River the most flavorful in the world.
With so many rivers feeding into Bristol Bay, it’s no wonder this bay is home to the largest population of sockeye salmon in the world. Fisherfolk battle some of the highest tides in the world here–up to 30 feet–but given how flavorful and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids the salmon are, it’s worth it.
The Karluk and Ayakulik Rivers on Kodiak Island are famous for their robust salmon runs. These beautiful, clear rivers are home to Coho, Pink, Chinook, Chum, and Sockeye Salmon, attracting fishing fans from all over the world. And lots of bears.
Several salmon-loving rivers flow into Cook Inlet: The Susitna and Matanuska, north of Anchorage, and the 82-mile-long Kenai River, on the Kenai Peninsula. Filled with several species of salmon this time of year, The Kenai River is the most popular sport fishing destination in all of Alaska.
BORN TO FISH. MEETTHE FROSTAD FAMILY.
The Frostads have been fishing off Salamatof Beach in the Cook Inlet for over 85 years. Nobody knows Wild Alaska Salmon better. They are one of our many Place to Plate™ partners, committed to providing us the freshest, most flavorful fish in the world while ensuring they’ll be swimming for centuries to come.
A RED OR WHITE? YES.
Our Wood-Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon doesn’t play favorites. It loves the earthiness and gentle spice of Penner-Ash Pinot Noir. And also the tartness and citrusy zest of Pinot Gris from King Estate. Both from Oregon’s Willamette Valley and perfect Pacific Northwest pairings.
