Whether you’re fishing in the Kenai River or browsing seafood at your local grocery store, you might face a difficult choice. Should you go for the halibut or salmon? Both fish offer a great-tasting meal but provide different flavors and benefits. Consider these facts when you’re choosing between these delicious staples of Alaskan seafood.

Guide to Alaskan Seafood

Halibut 

As most Alaskan fishing enthusiasts know, snagging a halibut is a lot more difficult than bringing home salmon, but their size and taste make it a worthwhile pursuit. Halibut caught from spots like Homer or Seward are quite large, averaging 20 to 50 pounds and up to 9 feet long. This Alaskan seafood offers a mild and sweet flavor and flaky texture. However, because it’s such a lean meat, it can be easy to overcook. When purchasing halibut, pick fish that have clear eyes, healthy-looking and intact fins, and whose bodies return to their natural shape when poked.

Salmon

Alaskan rivers and lakes are home to some of the best-tasting salmon on the planet. You’ll find King, Red, Pink, Silver, and Chum salmon readily available for fishing, with all varieties also sold at markets across the globe. Depending on the type of salmon, sizes vary between 5 and 20 pounds. Salmon provides a mild flavor that can be emphasized with the right recipe, but it’s also full of valuable nutrients. When shopping for salmon at a fish market, always choose fish that looks moist and avoid options that have brown spots or curled-up skin.

If you’re looking for quality halibut or salmon, you’ll find the best options from Alaska Sausage & Seafood in Anchorage. As the premier supplier of Alaskan seafood, their products range from wild Alaskan smoked salmon to sausage with reindeer meat. They also offer a selection of delicious recipes on their website, and call (907) 562-3636 to ask about currently available sausages.