Copper River Sockeye Salmon

Copper River Sockeye Salmon is world-famous and one of our absolute favorite fish. You will be amazed when you see the spectacular bright red color! Because the Copper River is so swift, these fish must store extra fat and oils to survive the long trip. This high fat and oil content is why Copper River Salmon are recognized as some of the world's best-eating salmon.

This high-fat content delivers heart-healthy Omega 3’s and gives the Sockeye a rich, bold flavor. Sockeye also has a firm texture that lends itself well to all kinds of grilling, frying, and baking recipes. We like to keep our Sockeye recipes simple since Sockeye naturally has such an amazing bold flavor.

Copper River Sockeye:
-Beautiful bright red color
-High fat, rich, bold flavor, and firm texture
-Very high in healthy Omega 3’s (EPA and DHA)
-Sushi quality
-Wild-caught, never farmed!

Our 6 oz portions:
-Individually frozen and vacuum sealed
-Defrost quickly for a gourmet meal at home
-Boneless (pin bones pulled out)
-Hand-cut with natural variability
-Carefully wrapped in parchment paper prior to vacuum sealing. This extra step ensures the salmon never touches plastic and provides an extra barrier that locks in premium quality.
-Sushi quality - held at time/temps approved for eating raw

Sena Sea is dedicated to providing you with high-quality seafood. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will replace or refund your purchase.

All our fish are wild and sustainably caught in Alaska by ourselves and other quality fishermen we know and trust. 

We own a small custom processing facility (60 North Seafoods) in Cordova, Alaska. Located right at the source, we immediately clean, cut, portion, wrap in parchment, and flash freeze for premium quality.

Copper River Salmon

Every year, May marks the beginning of the Copper River Salmon season. Stretching through September, this season is awaited around the world for its renowned wild King, Sockeye, and Coho salmon. 

These fantastic fish are the crown jewel of the salmon world. In preparation for their herculean task of swimming up the 300 mile Copper River these salmon pack on rich energy reserves – evident in the copious supply of healthy and delicious omega-3 fatty acids stored in their bodies.

Copper River Salmon are more than just salmon: they are a culture; a driving force; a source of life for an entire Alaskan community.

Fishing Method

Copper River salmon are harvested with small gillnet boats directly from their natural habitat in Alaska. Harvested by skilled fishermen operating with nothing but respect, passion, and care. 

Handling and Recipes

Your fish will arrive frozen on dry ice.  Please place it in the freezer upon arrival. Properly frozen vacuum-sealed packages are good in the freezer for up to one year. 

Defrost

• Keep frozen until ready to eat
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator (cut open bag to let air in) or 30 minutes in COLD water (bag sealed) 

Cook
Remove from packaging, rinse in cold water and pat dry

Cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F

• Grill on high heat for 10-15 minutes
• Bake at 350 for 15-25 minutes
• Saute on medium-high for 3-5 minutes on each side

For easiest removal, pull pin-bones after cooking (if present)

Sockeye has a firm texture that lends itself well to all kinds of grilling, frying, and baking recipes. We like to keep our Sockeye recipes simple since Sockeye has such an amazing bold flavor naturally.   

Check out all our delicious salmon recipes for inspiration!