Market Report
Oregon Ocean Troll Chinook season opens, finally, after a 2 year season closure, and we are excited to have these delicious, sweet fish for your Mother's Day Celebration, barbecues, and special meals. The Chinook season is scheduled to run through August 25, so if the Fish Goddess cooperates we will have Chinook through the summer. We have been able to drop the price recently, and prices will continue to edge downwards with a good season.
Oregon's troll-caught Chinook salmon rank among the top sources of beneficial fish oils and nutrients including iodine, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and sodium.
The salmon are caught by a hearty fleet of fishermen using hook and line methods to avoid damage to their prized catch. These salmon are individually harvested from the cold Pacific during their prime, while feeding on 100% natural food. Since they are ocean-caught, they retain all of their nutritional fats and oils, which will become their source of energy for the spawning run later in the year. Chinook Salmon is a primary seafood source of Omega-3s.
Copper River Salmon season starts week of May 13, weather dependent. Since these are generally 12 hour openings, we cannot predict when we will receive our first catch but we are looking forward to offering these prized fish. Hopefully Chinook and Sockeye will also be available. Last year's Chinook season was short and less than productive. Stay tuned. We all have our fins crossed for a better season this year.
Cinco de Mayo just reminds us, anytime is a good time for fish tacos. Here's our favorite and easy recipe.
Oregon Shrimpmeat season runs through October 31. This is an easy, tasty meal maker topping pasta, a fresh spring greens salad, or as a sandwich treat. Oregon Pink Shrimp recipes, click here
Eat hearty, eat healthy, eat Salmon often. Your heart is not the only part of your body that benefits from eating salmon, see American Heart Association: studies have found that fish oil can help combat such ailments as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer and migraines. And what could possibly taste better? For an easy recipe for Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon, see our recipe page on the left for printable versions for 3x5 and 4x6 recipe cards.
Fresh Alaskan Halibut continues to be flown in directly and prices have dropped a few dollars since the first of the season.
Halibut Recipes
We have included some delicious Halibut recipes on our web site Recipe Page. Here are some links to others:
Halibut with tomato-Sorrel Sauce
and for more ideas for preparing Halibut
How to Cook Halibut by Steve Kaimmer