Many health conscious consumers have added wild salmon to there diets, and the nutritional information speaks for itself. Read about the benefits that natural run Alaskan wild salmon contain, including the recorded levels of Omega 3 oils, the heart healthy wonder found in high concentration inside Alaskan King Salmon. See Our Kodiak Seafood Picture Gallery for pictures of boats offloading on our dock in Kodiak, Alaska!

Preparing wild salmon begins with the salmon fillets themselves. Wild run Alaska salmon caught from the cleanest, most bountiful waters of the Pacific ocean ... Wild Alaska ... will ensure your meal will not only be healthy, but will taste like no other salmon in the world. See our wild salmon health & diet information to learn the specifics on the benefits of wild vs. farmed salmon.  The nearly 35,000 miles of wild Alaskan Pacific coastlines are home to the salmon that will make your Salmon BBQ or special occasion a culinary delight.

GINGER-BASTED ALASKA SCALLOP AND PRAWN SKEWERS

Ingredients:   12 wooden skewers 1 small bunch of green onions, trimmed & coarsely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and quartered 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 cup Carapelli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio 3/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 24 Alaska Sea Scallops and/or Alaska Prawns 2 medium bell peppers, cored and cut in wedges 3 large leeks, washed and cut into large chunks OR 12 ippolini onions, skinned 12 medium to large button mushrooms Directions: Prior to grilling, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. In food processor or blender, pulse green onions, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, wine and ginger until mixture is almost smooth. Pour half of the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add Alaska Scallops and/or Prawns; seal bag and turn several times to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, 15 to 30 minutes. Cover and reserve remaining marinade. Preheat grill or broiler/oven to medium-high heat. Remove seafood from marinade; discard bag of marinade. Thread seafood and vegetables onto skewers. Place skewers onto a grill or broiling pan brushed with Carapelli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and cook, 5 to 6 inches from heat, for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Turn once during cooking. Cook just until seafood is opaque throughout. Drizzle reserved marinade over skewers just before serving. Recommended wine pairing: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Grigio Makes 6 servings Nutrients per serving: 375 calories, 29g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 69% calories from fat, 20mg cholesterol, 12g protein, 15.5g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 116mg sodium, 51mg calcium and .5g omega-3 fatty acids.

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More preparation instructions, salmon health information and wild salmon diet facts can be found on our Wild Salmon Recipes page. For more information regarding the health benefits of Wild Alaskan Salmon, see the wild salmon report from the Environmental Working Group.