Alaska Pollock - Gadus chalcogrammus
Finfish << Alaska Pollock
Range:
Canada to the Bering Sea
Seasonality:
Winter months
Method of Capture:
Trawl, Trap, and Hook & Line
Sustainability Consideration:
Trawling with 100% Federal observership is the main method of capture, so Alaska Pollock is yellow-listed with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and is certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Size Range:
1.5 to 6 pounds
Flavor and Texture:
Mild and delicate flavor with a coarse, large-gelatinous flake texture.
Cooking Tips:
broil, sauté, fry, salt bake, butter poach