Smoked wild Sockeye salmon
Our smoked wild sockeye salmon is a true taste explosion from Alaska. Sustainably caught in the wild and traditionally smoked on beech wood. The salmon owes its intense color and unique flavor to its natural diet. Perfect for on toast, in salads or on the go!
On the remote beach in Egegik Bay, you'll find multiple fishing sheds along the 12 miles stretch of sand. Each sheds is a fishing family with additional crew. They only come here during the salmon season. One of them is Tony Neal. He has been coming here since the '80s. Het started small, with only his wife Gwen. Today, their family grew into a tight group of fishermen of three generations. Their friends and other relatives jump in every season to catch the incoming salmon.
Unlike farmed Atlantic salmon, wild Sockeye salmon swims freely in the wild. This means it works harder for its meals and has a much more varied diet. As a result, Sockeye salmon is lower in fat than Atlantic salmon, but it has a higher concentration of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, along with a significant dose of vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
Our salmon is traditionally cold-smoked using beechwood smoke, giving it that irresistible, subtle smoky flavor.
Want to see the whole process? Check out the video on our fishery page and follow the salmon’s journey from ocean to plate!
Atlantic salmon and Sockeye salmon are two completely different species, each with its own unique characteristics and flavor.
Atlantic salmon This type of salmon originally comes from European waters but is now almost always farmed. Our Atlantic salmon comes from a special farm in Kvarøy, Norway. It has a beautiful pink/orange color, a soft and slightly fattier texture, and a mild, creamy flavor. Due to its higher fat content, Atlantic salmon contains a bit less protein but offers more flavor.
Sockeye salmon Our Sockeye salmon is wild-caught in Alaska during the annual salmon fishing season in the summer. This salmon has a deep orange/red color, firm flesh, and a drier texture. Its flavor is intense and bold, making it a true favorite among connoisseurs who love pure, wild salmon.
Are you pregnant? Then you can safely enjoy Fish Tales smoked Norwegian salmon, as long as you heat it thoroughly, for example in a casserole. This fits perfectly within the advice of the Dutch Nutrition Centre to eat fish twice a week during pregnancy. During your pregnancy, you can also enjoy our wild Sockeye salmon. For this type, it's better to eat the fish up to once a week and to heat it thoroughly.
Quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each batch of salmon is thoroughly checked in a laboratory for harmful bacteria and other unwanted substances. After smoking and slicing, the salmon is vacuum-packed. This ensures that no harmful substances or bacteria can enter the packaging. This way, we guarantee a fresh and safe product that you can enjoy with peace of mind!
