Not many of us are fortunate enough to eat Alaskan seafood “fresh” from the water. With Alaskan shores so distant from most American homes, virtually all seafood that we consume has been frozen. Alaskan seafood is frozen very soon after it is caught, and many boats are even equipped with freezing technology in order to do it at sea.
The process uses fast-freezing technology to prevent cell-damage caused by slower techniques. The result is seafood sealed with all of its quality captured and waiting inside. That’s why grilling salmon makes for such a great meal.

Frozen salmon often comes skinless, boneless, and packaged in manageable portions, for incredibly easy cooking. You can be grilling salmon year-round, without losing any of the decadent freshness of flavor. If you choose to thaw out your salmon before cooking it, place it in a shallow dish in the refrigerator, allowing 8-10 hours. If you do thaw it, then the guidelines on how long to cook salmon will be the same as if it had never been frozen.

The best part about frozen salmon is that you don’t need to thaw it at all. It can easily go from freezer to stove, grill, or oven, without requiring those extra 10 hours to thaw. Then use an oil like olive, peanut, or safflower to lightly coat the frozen fish. If you are cooking it in a pan, make sure the surface is nice and hot - around 400 degrees - before adding the salmon..

In considering how to cook salmon steaks that are frozen, there aren’t many differences from thawed fish. Cook the first side for 3-5 minutes, and only flip once. The second will need a bit longer, 6-8 minutes. Watch as the flesh grows less translucent. When all the meat is opaque, your salmon is cooked and should be immediately removed from the heat.

Frozen salmon makes a quick, fresh, and healthy meal. Stop sweating the preparation and thaw time, and just get to cooking!

Alaska is home to an abundant variety of seafood, and offers some of the purest marine, freshwater, and upland habitats on the planet.

From the clear crystal waters comes seafood that is delicious and healthy. Alaskan seafood is low in fat but big on flavor and Omega-3 oils. You can study thousands of pages of nutritional research. Are you are looking for a meal that is low in saturated fat, filled with nutrients and packed with good heart healthy Omega-3s oils? Then you should start with Alaska Seafood. (Allie Moxley)

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