| Not quite sure what is between those hamburger | | | | exciting and new dishes without spending a |
| buns? Questioning what, exactly, that mystery | | | | fortune at specialty fish markets. |
| fish is? When it comes to the restaurant industry | | | | So Alaska Pollock is tasty and readily available, but |
| the latter is far more complex and disturbing to | | | | what really helps it live up to the hype is its great |
| answer, but the average seafood fanatic is in for | | | | nutritional value. A food low in fat and calories, it is |
| pleasant news. When it comes to "mystery fish," | | | | a source of not only protein but valuable minerals |
| the average restaurant-goer is actually looking at | | | | as well. By being a fish raised in the icy cold |
| Alaska Pollock on the plate. As one of the most | | | | waters off the shores of Alaska in a wild, |
| plentiful food fish in the world, diners are in luck | | | | sustainable environment this seafood species |
| when it comes to the quantity and quality of this | | | | retains the health benefits and nutrients found in |
| fresh Alaska fish. As the feature fish in over | | | | all Alaska seafood. A member of the cod family, |
| 1,000 consumer products, be on the lookout for | | | | it can be compared to its darker, oiler, "fishier" |
| Pollock in fish sticks, fish sandwiches, fish and | | | | relative the Atlantic cod for a clear demonstration |
| chips, breaded seafood, as a premium whitefish, | | | | of the difference in quality and taste when it |
| and in Surimi (imitation crab) products. | | | | comes to Alaska seafood. |
| Due to its mild taste, delicate yet firm texture, | | | | When shopping for Alaska Pollock to use at home, |
| and flaky white meat, this readily available fish has | | | | look for once-frozen specimens that will retain |
| gained great popularity in the food industry. From | | | | superior color, aroma, texture and flavor than |
| frozen fish to fast food restaurants, it's caught on | | | | those twice-frozen. When seafood is frozen only |
| as the standard in boneless fish dishes. Not only | | | | once, it is generally caught and processed so soon |
| have its outwardly appealing qualities lent it to | | | | after surfacing from the ocean that its natural |
| wide usage, but its versatility in the kitchen has | | | | positive qualities are fully preserved. Whether out |
| given it a useful boost as well. Tasting equally | | | | for a meal, in the school cafeteria, or shopping for |
| delicious whether fried, broiled, baked, breaded, | | | | dinner, be on the lookout for quality Alaska |
| frozen, sautéed, poached, deep fried, | | | | seafood products to guarantee nutritious, delicious, |
| seasoned or otherwise prepared, it's a great fish | | | | healthy meals. |
| to have on hand to create a wide variety of | | | | |