Alaska Halibut Cheeks

Packaging:

Our halibut cheeks are frozen and vacuum-sealed in 1 lb. packages. They are boneless and skinless.

Storing & Thawing:

Our frozen, vacuum-sealed halibut cheeks can be stored in your freezer for several months. The halibut cheeks can be thawed under refrigeration about 12 hours before preparation. The vacuum-sealed packages can also be ran under cold water to speed this up considerably.

Serving Suggestions:

An average serving size of halibut fillet would be one half pound. This would apply to both a main entrée or other cooking methods such as battered halibut cheeks.

Health Benefits:

Halibut is good source of folic acid, niacin, potassium, selenium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. Regular consumption of halibut lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and is extremely beneficial in lowering homocysteine levels in the body. Halibut is also good for improving blood flow and distribution of nutrients to the entire body.

Nutritional Info:

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 26.6 g
• Fat: 2.9 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
• Sodium: 69 mg
• Cholesterol: 41 mg
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 0.5 g

Fishery Info:

Commercial Fishing Season (Available Fresh):

Availability (Frozen):

Alaska halibut is a large, almost annual fishery, making it available all year round. Fresh-frozen processing and glazing allows halibut to be kept frozen for long periods of time with insured quality and means of distribution. Alaskan fishermen catch halibut sustainably, using long-lining fishing methods, which minimizes by-catch, and is regulated under strict harvest limits & regulations.

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