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The blue-hulled F/V Marilyn J of Bellingham, WA, with black cod pots stacked on deck

A New Chapter on the F/V Marilyn J

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Meet Jesse and Molly and follow their next chapter aboard the F/V Marilyn J, the Besecker family’s commercial fishing boat, from Alaska to the Washington...

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wild smoked salmon on platter with lemon and fresh herbs

Meet the Catch: Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Learn what makes our new wild smoked sockeye so special, from its rich flavor and beautiful deep red color to the traditional alderwood smoking process....

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fishermen pulling pot overboard at sea

The USDA Finally Gave Seafood a Seat at the Table

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

The USDA just announced a new Office of Seafood, and while it might not sound like a big deal at first, it’s a meaningful shift....

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fishermen pulling up a wild pacific cod on a boat in the ocean

Meet the Catch: Wild Alaska Cod

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

If you’re looking for a high-protein seafood option that’s clean, versatile, and easy to cook, wild Alaska cod is one of the best choices you...

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Three raw salmon portions arranged on a wooden board

How to Cook Seafood: Essential Techniques for Fish and Shellfish

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Cooking seafood at home does not need to be intimidating. Learn the essential techniques for perfectly cooked fish and shellfish, plus tips for getting the...

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Vacuum-sealed wild salmon portions with blue Premier Catch labels

Seafood Packaging, Explained

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

You’ve probably seen more headlines about microplastics lately, so we wanted to share our packaging choices, clearly and honestly. Here’s why we vacuum seal our...

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southeast alaska fishing grounds

Microplastics in Seafood: What Consumers Should Actually Know

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, but what do they really mean for seafood and human health? Learn what science says, what is still unknown,...

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A person in an orange rain jacket holding a large sablefish aboard a boat

Wild Seafood vs Farmed Seafood: Nutrition and Health Differences Explained

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Wild and farmed seafood differ in nutrition, fat content, and sourcing. Learn how wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest compares and how to...

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a tray of wild alaskan spot prawns

A Quick Guide to Handling Spot Prawns at Home

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Spot prawns are a premium, delicate shellfish that are frozen at sea to preserve quality. This quick guide explains why they arrive frozen together and...

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How to Serve Wild Dungeness Crab at Home

How to Serve Wild Dungeness Crab at Home

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Sweet, tender, and wild caught, Dungeness crab is a West Coast classic. Learn how to reheat, serve, and enjoy it at home with simple tips...

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miso marinated black cod on a plate

Omega 3s and Brain Health: Why Wild Seafood Matters

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for brain health, mood, and cognitive function. Learn why wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest is one...

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Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Wild seafood provides key nutrients that support healthy testosterone levels, including omega 3s, zinc, vitamin D, and clean protein. Learn how to use it consistently.

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wild seafood arranged on a blue platter

Why Wild Seafood Fits the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

The U.S. dietary guidelines lean toward whole foods, more protein and healthier fats. Where wild seafood fits, and what a practical weekly serving looks like.

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fishing boat in alaska

A New Federal Law to Protect Our Oceans and Why It Matters for Wild Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

A new federal law strengthens efforts to reduce marine debris and plastic pollution in U.S. oceans. Learn what the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act...

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aquaculture fish farm pens

Why Wild-Caught Seafood Remains the Most Sustainable Choice

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Farmed fish is often marketed as the future of sustainable seafood. But when you look at the full system, from fish feed to plastic pollution,...

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sockeye salmon and veggies on a tray

Protein Density vs Satisfaction on GLP-1: How to Choose Seafood When Every Bite Matters

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications shrink appetite and portions, narrowing the margin for nutritional error. This article explains why the highest protein option is not always the best...

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portions of king salmon on a scale

GLP-1 Nutrition Made Simple with Wild Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications have changed how much people eat, not what their bodies need. When appetite drops and portions shrink, every bite matters more. This article...

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alaskan red king crab with melted butter and lemon slices

How to Cook and Serve Alaskan Red King Crab at Home

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Cooking Alaska Red King crab at home is easier than you think. Because king crab is wild-caught, pre-cooked, and flash frozen at peak freshness, the...

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Two crew in orange gear hauling a halibut over the side of a boat

The Changing Pacific Halibut Fishery: What You Should Know

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Fishing crews in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are starting to see fewer and smaller halibut. Here is what is happening on the water and...

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water on deck of commercial fishing boat

A Major Win for American Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Congress just took meaningful action for American seafood, creating a USDA seafood liaison and moving to keep Chinese seafood out of school lunches. Here is...

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halibut fillets with fresh herbs and spices

How to Meal Prep with Seafood for Quick & Healthy Dinners

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Seafood cooks faster than almost anything else in the fridge. How to plan a week around it, what is worth prepping ahead, and what to...

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A man in a Premier Catch cap holding a large salmon aboard a boat

National Salmon Day: Celebrating Alaska’s Most Iconic Fish

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Alaska's salmon runs, the five species behind them, and why one fish carries so much of the state's identity — with a few ways to...

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fishermen hauling up a crab pot

Celebrate National Seafood Month with Premier Catch

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

October is National Seafood Month, a perfect time to choose wild, sustainable seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. At Premier Catch, every fillet is...

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A close-up of cooked Dungeness crab clusters and legs

Whole Dungeness Crab vs. Snap-N-Eats: What’s the Difference?

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Whole Dungeness crab offers a traditional feast experience, but much of the weight is shell. Our Snap-N-Eats focus on the premium leg and shoulder meat,...

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Orange foul-weather fishing bibs and jackets hanging beside a boat’s cabin door

From Sea to Table: An Alaskan Fisherman’s Perspective on Buying Seafood

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

“Like many Alaskans, I grew up with a freezer full of fish and little reason to buy seafood elsewhere. But when the pandemic hit, everything...

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A stylised photograph of cooked shrimp with a green glow effect

Radioactive Shrimp: What Consumers Need To Know, and Why U.S. Seafood Counts

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

What the radioactive shrimp recalls mean for consumers, how to respond, and why traceable U.S. wild-caught seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest gives added...

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Alaska’s 2025 King Salmon Quota: What It Means for You

Alaska’s 2025 King Salmon Quota: What It Means for You

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Alaska cut king salmon quotas sharply in 2025, sending far fewer fish to market. Why harvest limits move the way they do, and what it...

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frozen halibut in hold on fishing boat

Inside the 2025 Halibut Fishery

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

A look back at the 2025 Pacific halibut season, why harvest limits tightened, and what reduced supply meant for fishermen and seafood buyers.

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gangion bundle in alaska for fishing for halibut

The Tiny Task That Keeps Halibut Fishing Alive: A Note from a Fisherman's Wife

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

The behind-the-scenes work of commercial fishing is rarely glamorous — but it’s the foundation of everything. In this post, Molly, the wife of one of...

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Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

Joci Besecker
By Joci Besecker

Wild Pacific cod is having a moment, but at Premier Catch it’s always been our specialty. While trendy brands are just now dropping boxes of...

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