Food and Beverage Blog

It is obvious to anyone who loves seafood at dinnertime what a great piece of fish looks like. If you love wild Alaska salmon or Cod, you look for the healthiest, clearest skin and texture. Wild shrimp and scallops are also without imperfections if they are frozen and stored properly. However, most people aren’t aware of the tasty and inexpensive seafood option of Alaska Surimi.

What is Alaska Surimi? First of all, contrary to some erroneous reports circulating around the rumor mill, Surimi is definitely real seafood. The main ingredient is Alaska Pollock, the white fish known for its clean flavor and excellent texture. When making Surimi, this Pollock serves as a base, to which is added shellfish from Alaska. Pieces of shrimp, scallops and even lobster or crab give the true flavor of the finished product. It is packaged and sold in a few different forms – as chunk meat or as legs – and can be stored and used whenever the mood strikes you.

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