• Chef Dennis's Szechuan Glazed Copper River Salmon

    Jun 12

    Chef Dennis Deaver of Orca Adventure Lodge in Cordova presents his exquisite recipe for Szechuan Glazed Salmon. This dish showcases the finest qualities of Copper River Sockeye salmon, bringing culinary magic to your kitchen.

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  • River of Celebration: A Tribute to 40 Years of Fresh Copper River Salmon

    Jun 1

    River of Celebration is a tribute poem celebrating the 40th Anniversary of FRESH Copper River Salmon.

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  • Copper River Salmon with Lilikoi Beurre Blanc

    May 17

    This Pan Seared Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Lilikoi Beurre Blanc & Pomegranate Arils recipe is a perfect dish for those who love seafood and want to try a new and exciting recipe. The combination of flavors and textures is absolutely mouthwatering and is sure to impress your guests at ...

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  • Three Reasons Why Copper River Salmon is So Special

    May 9

    Copper River salmon are well known as the finest salmon in the world. Some people wonder if it's all media hype. Can one type of salmon from one single river really be better than all the other salmon in the world? The answer is simple. Yes, salmon from different areas ...

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  • Alaska's Small Boat Commercial Fishing Industry

    Mar 30

    Alaska is known for its vast natural resources, particularly its bountiful fisheries. The state’s marine ecosystem supports an abundance of seafood, including salmon, halibut, crab, and cod. These fisheries not only provide a livelihood for the state's fishermen but also support processing managers, scientists, and law enforcement officers. The ...

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  • FisherPoets

    Feb 28

    Held annually since 1998, FisherPoets Gathering has become one of the most anticipated events in the Pacific Northwest. The gathering was founded by a group of commercial fishermen who wanted to create a space where they could share their stories, struggles, and triumphs in a creative and supportive environment. The annual ...

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  • Copper River Salmon Potstickers

    Jan 25

    Chinese New Year is the traditional celebration of the lunar new year which typically falls in the first week of February. This is a time to celebrate with family and friends and, as is so common among celebrations, food plays a central role. One of the common foods you may ...

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  • Chef Thoughts with Byron Gomez

    Jan 11

    As a chef, I'm always trying to be responsibly knowledgeable on how to execute and order food, but it's not until you really go to places like the Copper River where you realize the whole ecosystem is more than just fish. The rules and regulations from the government and the ...

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  • Chef Dennis's Blackened Salmon and Tropical Salsa

    Dec 8

    Continuing our time with the chefs at Orca Adventure Lodge, Chef Dennis Deaver prepared a stunning Blackened Salmon & Tropical Salsa, masterfully blending sweet and savory. Check out the full recipe below, and be sure to let us know if you give it a try!

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  • Chef Thoughts with Eric LeBlanc

    Nov 18

    What I took from this trip and everyone else involved in it was having a deeper connection with the source - the product and where it comes from, and everyone involved in that process, how many hands it takes to do something like this - I think for me that ...

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