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A New Chapter on the F/V Marilyn J
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...
Meet the Catch: Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon
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....
The USDA Finally Gave Seafood a Seat at the Table
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....
Meet the Catch: Wild Alaska Cod
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...
How to Cook Seafood: Essential Techniques for Fish and Shellfish
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...
Seafood Packaging, Explained
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...
Microplastics in Seafood: What Consumers Should Actually Know
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,...
Wild Seafood vs Farmed Seafood: Nutrition and Health Differences Explained
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...
A Quick Guide to Handling Spot Prawns at Home
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...
How to Serve Wild Dungeness Crab at Home
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...
Omega 3s and Brain Health: Why Wild Seafood Matters
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...
Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health
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.
Why Wild Seafood Fits the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
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.
A New Federal Law to Protect Our Oceans and Why It Matters for Wild Seafood
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...
Why Wild-Caught Seafood Remains the Most Sustainable Choice
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,...
Protein Density vs Satisfaction on GLP-1: How to Choose Seafood When Every Bite Matters
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...
GLP-1 Nutrition Made Simple with Wild Seafood
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...
How to Cook and Serve Alaskan Red King Crab at Home
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...
The Changing Pacific Halibut Fishery: What You Should Know
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...
A Major Win for American Seafood
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...
How to Meal Prep with Seafood for Quick & Healthy Dinners
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...
National Salmon Day: Celebrating Alaska’s Most Iconic Fish
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...
Celebrate National Seafood Month with Premier Catch
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...
Whole Dungeness Crab vs. Snap-N-Eats: What’s the Difference?
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,...
From Sea to Table: An Alaskan Fisherman’s Perspective on Buying Seafood
“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...
Radioactive Shrimp: What Consumers Need To Know, and Why U.S. Seafood Counts
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...
Alaska’s 2025 King Salmon Quota: What It Means for You
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...
Inside the 2025 Halibut Fishery
A look back at the 2025 Pacific halibut season, why harvest limits tightened, and what reduced supply meant for fishermen and seafood buyers.
The Tiny Task That Keeps Halibut Fishing Alive: A Note from a Fisherman's Wife
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...
Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One
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...