You can buy Alaskan Halibut online from us, but before you do we want to tell you a little about them. Alaskan Halibut are flat fish that swim the continental shelf areas off the coast of remote Alaska. They’re one of our favorites here at Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood because of their buttery flavor and flaky texture! Here a few fun facts about our Wild Alaskan Halibut…
Fun Facts About Halibut
- Halibut are the largest of all flounders/flatfish. They have an average commercial catch weight of 25-30 lbs. but can weigh over 600 lbs. and be up to 8 feet long!
- A 5.5 oz/155 gram fillet of Alaskan Halibut provides 220 calories, 42 grams of protein, 0 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat (no saturated fat and 40 calories from fat).
- Halibut is one of the safest fish to eat in terms of Mercury levels. It contains some fat, but mostly the heart healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated kind. It’s also very high in selenium, which the body needs for detoxification and preventing DNA damage.
- Halibut is a lean fish with mild, sweet tasting white flesh, large flakes and a firm but tender texture.
- Sustainably harvested and wild caught from the icy waters of remote Alaska.
A Special Halibut Recipe
Click here for one of our favorite Halibut recipes… Halibut Caprese Salad Bites!
