Fresh From the Bering Sea to Your Table, Pollock is a Versatile Mealtime Option

Alaska has over 34,000 thousand miles of rugged coastlines. Its icy waters are home to countless shellfish, whitefish, and salmon. But of all the delicious seafood living in Alaska, Fresh Pollock is the most abundant; what's more, it is the most abundant food fish resource in the world! On average over 1.5 millions tons are caught every year, almost all of it from the Bering Sea. Known for its light flavor and firm texture, Alaskan Pollock isn't to be confused with its oilier, "fishier" cousin, Atlantic Pollock, which is a different of fish species. A little known fact is that Pollock is used as the raw material to make surimi, or fish puree, which in the United States is then used to make imitation crab meat.

Ever bought sushi in the supermarket? Especially if that sushi was a California Roll, you probably ate Pollock and didn't even know it. Ever been on the run and needed a quick meal, and stopped into a big fast food chain to grab a breaded fish sandwich? You probably ate Pollock there too, as it is a favorite for big restaurant chains looking for a versatile, mild, and economic seafood option.

What does versatile mean when talking about fish? Mostly that it is mild in flavor, can be accompanied with many different sauces and flavors, and that it can be cooked in a manner of different ways. Pollock fits this definition to a tee. You can bake it or broil it, poach it or deep-fry it. From fish and chips to delicately plated gourmet items, from fast food to your kitchen table, an Alaskan bone-free Poollock fillets is just what the chef ordered.

For a spicy seafood dish, pan fry six 7-ounce portions of Fresh Pollack with Jamaican blackened seasoning, and then saute in whole butter with shrimps and scallions for a Jamaican Styled repast. You can serve your Pollock over couscous, rice pilaf, steamed greens, or fingerling potatoes.

Need some vegetable accompaniment? Bake 4 Alaska Pollock fillets in Aluminum foil with 1/4 cup of a mixture of tomatoes, olives, onions, capers, mushrooms, and garlic. Depending on if you use fresh, thawed or frozen Pollock, baking time at 450_F will take anywhere between 20-25 minutes. Grilling also is an option.

Lastly, Pollock is abundant and flavorful, but it is also sustainable; the Alaska Pollock Fishery certifiably meets the strict environmental standards of the Marine Stewardship Council. So rest assured that your next meal of Pollock will be as healthy for you as it is for the sea.