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Copper River Salmon
Far into the vast interior of Alaska, gripping the
side of the Wrangell Mountains, melting glaciers spawn the
powerful Copper River, one ancient droplet at a time. Streaming
through the Saint Elias range, the Copper makes a 300 mile
journey before plunging 3,600 feet into the sea. To these
churning waters, formerly finger-sized baby salmon that left
their upstream birthplace four to five years ago, now return
from their ocean migration as full-grown adults, primed to
navigate the mighty Copper River.
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"Sorry about the delay in getting
back to you. I was out last week. As expected, the halibut
and salmon were great. They really brought back fond
memories of the Pacific Northwest. I will make some
more orders in the future.
One of my Seattle friends here asked
if you ever get salmon cheeks. We like them almost as
much as the halibut. I remember when I was a financially
challenged student at the University of Washington in
the 1970s that we could buy salmon cheeks for about
a third of the price of salmon steaks/fillets.
Most people tended to look at them as
a waste product. I liked them best of all. Has anyone
ever marketed smoked salmon cheeks? I think they would
be dynamite! (My uncle used to smoke razor clams in
his garage). Best fishes to you! Thanks for providing
the best seafood experience I have had in a long time.
Regards"
Robert S.
Tue 2/24/2004 12:40 PM
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Every year around April, the fabled King Salmon return. Then
the renowned Sockeye, and finally the glistening Silver. One
after the other, these wild Alaskan Salmon valiantly "run"
the Copper River.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game carefully
regulates this valuable resource with an eye towards long
term sustainability. Using a sonar fish counter, they insure
that large numbers hatch their eggs. In the last two years,
the total catch has actually increased.
The salmon "runs" at Copper River
have become world-class culinary events. Most fish are sold
directly to Japan. FRESH-FISH-FAST.com has joined forces with
Alaskan fishermen Jeff Bailey and Sue Laird to provide gourmet
food hobbyists the finest, most carefully selected salmon
ever. In season, fish will be shipped directly to FRESH-FISH-FAST.com
customers by overnight delivery. Salmon swimming in 30 feet
of the Copper River one day, can be served for dinner the
next. Their flavor is unsurpassed.
Studies have proven that people who eat fish
at least once per week live longer. Wild Alaskan salmon have
an Omega oil content that is off the chart. Do yourself a
favor, from mid-April till early October, eat wild Copper
River salmon.
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King Salmon Fillet
The King is the largest and rarest of the Pacific varieties.
The meat has a rosy pink color and a full complex flavor.
This fish has the highest level of life-saving Omega
oils.
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5 lbs fillet (serves 8) $170
- Order
3 lbs fillet (serves 6) $120 - Order
2 lbs fillet (serves 4) $92 - Order |
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Sockeye Salmon Fillet
The Sockeye is the smallest most delicate of the Copper
River salmon family. The firm flesh is fire-engine red
even after cooking, and has a buttery texture and brilliant
taste.
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5.0 lbs fillet (serves 8) $160
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3.0 lbs fillet (serves 6) $110 - Order
2.0 lbs fillet (serves 4) $82 - Order |
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Silver Salmon Fillet
The Silver Salmon is considered the most handsome, with
stunning metallic coloration. The meat is a vivid orange,
with a mild mellow tang, and less fat than its cousins.
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5.0 lbs fillet (serves 8) $135
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3.0 lbs fillet (serves 6) $92 - Order
2.0 lbs fillet (serves 4) $70 - Order |
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