Bristol Bay Salmon Seasoning

Description

Salmon has an elegant and lighthearted reputation and it's also one of the most adaptable proteins to work with in the kitchen. In addition to being flavorful most of know that it's also good for us but not everyone knows how very easy it is to prepare. We consume an abundance of salmon and we're always looking for new ways to season it whether we're looking to bake it, broil it, grill it or poach it. If you want a meal that's "easy and luxurious," it doesn't get much better than baked salmon fillets.

Now full disclosure. We probably consume more than the average amount of salmon because of our friends at Wild For Salmon. They are a Pennsylvania based commercial fishery that for 7 weeks each year heads out to Alaska, catches wild salmon, flash freezes them and then sells them throughout the balance of the year. Their wild caught salmon is nothing short of remarkable!

Our Bristol Bay Salmon Seasoning was named as a way to honor their small business as they catch their salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Bristol Bay is located in Southwestern Alaska at the eastern end of the Bering Sea, a number of fresh water rivers flow into the bay. Bristol Bay is home to the world's largest wild sockeye salmon fishery and also has strong yearly runs of chum salmon, king salmon and silver salmon.   

Yes It’s Healthy

Salmon has gained star status on the dinner menus coast-to-coast and several medical groups now advocate salmon, as well as tuna, to be important to a heart-healthy diet. Much of the focus has been on the amazing omega-3 benefits but other medical studies show that they may also provide additional support for joint cartilage, insulin effectiveness, and control of inflammation in the digestive tract. That's great and all but did we mention how good it tastes?

Not All Salmon is Created Equal

Americans consume, on average, 1.6 lbs of fresh and frozen salmon each year. Salmon is more readily available these days and can be purchased at a reasonable price. The real challenge is you need to understand that not all salmon is created equal. The best salmon is wild, West Coast salmon, preferably king or sockeye. If you're buying your salmon from your favorite supermarket you need to be a smart, informed shopper. The grocery store is most likely getting farm raised salmon which because of their bad reputation (i.e not as healthy for you) has now been remarketed as “ocean-raised”. Genuine wild salmon only accounts for about 20% of all salmon sold in the US.

The terms “farm raised” or “ocean raised” means that the salmon was raised in pens in the ocean. Fish from these pens don’t get lots of swimming room, are prone to disease (and therefore fed antibiotics) and are high in mercury. In addition because of their pellet diet they don’t have the same natural pink coloring of wild salmon and their diet is supplemented with artificial colorings to give the desired “pinkish meat” appearance. In several studies factory farmed salmon has been reported to have 16 times the cancer linked pcb’s than wild salmon does.

Most wild salmon comes from the Pacific ocean while most farm raised salmon comes from the Atlantic ocean.

How to Use

When selecting salmon a good rule of thumb is to choose center cut salmon and then cut into appropriate sizes at home. Use 4-6 ounces of raw salmon per serving.

We love this seasoning as the perfect addition to salmon. A quick sprinkle about 10 minutes prior to baking, broiling or grilling and you’re good to go. Our Bristol Bay Salmon Seasoning marries with the juices of salmon to form a delicious crust (when baked or grilled) and is a savory retreat from the typical lemon and herb seasonings so common with most salmon recipes.

What's in It

Hand blended with pacific ocean sea salt, toasted sesame seeds, toasted minced onion, orange peel, ginger, lemon, black pepper, cilantro and basil.

Flavor Profile

The flavor of our Bristol Bay Salmon Seasoning is savory and a bit nutty with citrusy notes and hints of herbiness.

Helpful hints

We like to use about ½ to 1 tsp of seasoning per 4 ounces of salmon. We always recommend going with less seasoning than more to start as you can always add more. For best results we also like to squeeze a little bit of fresh orange or lemon juice on the filets after seasoning but before cooking as this really wakes up the zest in the blend.

If you're a fan of salmon seasonings then you'll love our Wild For Salmon and Grilled Salmon.

One of our favorite recipes using Bristol Bay Salmon Seasoning is Bristol Bay Grilled Salmon.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 Teaspoon, Amount Per Serving: Calories 6.2, Fat Cal. 2.7, Total Fat .3g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g (0% DV), Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium .0g (0% DV), Total Carb. .8g (0% DV), Dietary Fiber .2g (1% DV), Sugars .1g, Protein 0.2g (0%DV), Vitamin A (.3% DV), Vitamin C (1.7% DV), Calcium (1.2% DV), Iron (1.4% DV), Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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