Wild Alaskan Company: Wild-Caught Seafood Delivered Straight to Your Door 🎣

Over the last few years, my family has tried to prioritize sourcing meat from local farms. This has looked like sharing a cow with our good friends, shopping locally-raised chickens and pigs, and just trying to be more mindful of where our food comes from. But with us living in Idaho, it is not an option for us to use a similar approach when shopping for seafood!

Earlier this year, Wild Alaskan Company reached out to me and generously offered to gift us one of their Wild Combo Boxes. We regularly try to keep healthy fish dishes in our meal rotation, so I knew right away this would be a partnership I was interested in!

Over the last few weeks, we have been digging into the box and trying all the different varieties they sent— and i’m here to tell you all about it!

What is Wild Alaskan Company?

Wild Alaskan Company is just what it sounds like— an Alaskan-based company specializing in bringing Wild Alaskan and Pacific Northwest seafood right to your doorstep.

I love it when companies share their origin story. On their “about” page, you learn about the company founder, Arron Kallenberg, growing up on a fishing boat as a third-generation Alaskan fisherman. He then went on to work in tech before returning to his fishing roots. 

“The more I learned about the global food system and technology, the more evident it became that I could use the internet to subvert the status quo and connect consumers directly to sustainably-sourced, wild-caught seafood.”

Today, Wild Alaskan Company is bringing that dream to action through subscription-based seafood boxes. They are also passionate about advocacy and supporting real food 👏👏 Here are some of the causes they stand behind:

• Protecting nature - Environmental stewardship focuses on minimizing the ecological footprint of sourcing, producing, catching, growing, packaging, and distributing food. Wild Alaskan Company commits to practices that minimize human exploitation/manipulation of Mother Nature, conserve natural resources, and promote biodiversity.

• Intentionally sourcing, every step of the way- this means that all products, from seafood to spices to produce, are obtained in a manner that respects local communities and environments where these goods are harvested or produced. This means prioritizing partners who can provide transparent supply chains, support local economies, and demonstrate sustainable fishing, growing, and logistics practices.

• Prioritizing real food- The ingredients and nutritional standards of Wild Alaskan Company's products are of high nutritional value, contributing to a balanced and healthful diet. They prioritize real food, with minimal manipulation and free of unnecessary additives, to ensure purity and optimal essential nutrients.

Benefits of High-Quality Seafood

Wild-caught seafood is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that support overall health. Compared to farm-raised options, wild-caught fish tend to have higher levels of key nutrients and are less likely to contain harmful additives or antibiotics. Here are some of the top health benefits:

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids – Supports heart health, brain function, and reduces inflammation.

• High-quality protein – Essential for muscle repair, hormone production, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.

• Lower in contaminants – Wild-caught fish generally have lower levels of toxins like PCBs and antibiotics found in some farmed seafood.

• Loaded with vitamins and minerals – Including vitamin D, B12, selenium, and iodine, all of which are vital for immune function, energy, and thyroid health.

• Better fat profile – Wild-caught fish typically have a healthier ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats.

What I Love About Wild Alaskan

Sometimes it can be really tricky trying new products— especially when you’re not sure about the quality you will receive. That is why i loove reading other people’s experiences with brands and products (and why I have made them a part of my business to hopefully help you research for your family)! These were a few of my favorite things about Wild Alaskan Company:

The bottom left was sockeye salmon and the top two plates were coho salmon— both were so yummy and fresh!

• Quality + Freshness- Did you know that when it comes to wild-caught salmon, frozen is actually fresher than “fresh fish"? Huh? 😅 That's because flash-freezing preserves the texture, taste, and freshness of just-caught salmon. 

  That "fresh" salmon at the store? It's probably previously frozen fish that's been thawed for display. If you are interested in learning more about why frozen fish is superior in quality, you can read all about it in this post. That said, I was a little nervous about a frozen box of fish being delivered to my doorstep. But not only did I receive my Wild Combo Box with prompt delivery, but my first order was professionally packaged in an eco-friendly insulated box with dry ice. I had zero concerns about the seafood products safety, packaging, or delivery. Everything showed consistently high standards.

• Perfectly Portioned Packages- For my family of 4 (two adults and two toddlers), these packages are a really convenient way to prep just the right amount of food for us all. Currently, we will thaw out 2 packages in preparation for a meal. With each package being 6-8 ounces, it is plenty for one adult and one toddler. When we first opened the box, we cooked some salmon, bone broth rice, and garden green beans (pictured above) and cooked 3 portions— and had plenty left over that we warmed up for lunch the next day!

• Convenience- I love the quality, the commitment to sustainability, and the taste it great. But my absolute favorite thing is the convenience. In this season of life— working as a nurse, running a wellness business, raising babes, and just all the other life stuff going on— my husband and I have chosen to prioritize more convenience. This looks like investing in subscriptions that nourish our family well and support companies with our same values— and make it really, really easy.

How to Order

Another thing that I really liked was the available options. Personally, my family loves​ seafood and has not met a fish we don't love eating 😅 But I know many people are a little more particular about their fish options. So, while you can order one of their curated seafood boxes, you can also customize it to your personal preferences with add-ons. Here are your box options:

• Wild Combo Box- This is the one we got and it was the best of both worlds. The contents change week to week based on availability and sourcing but can include: Coho Salmon, Pacific Cod, Pacific Halibut, Sockeye Salmon, Pacific Rockfish, Wild Alaskan Pollock, Sablefish, Lingcod, Sockeye Salmon Burgers, and more!

• Wild Salmon Box - This is your box for all the wild Alaskan salmon you could dream of. A couple of years ago, my dad and brother went on a fishing trip in Alaska and brought home boxes of salmon. I always that the only way I would be able to match the quality was to hop on a plane and go fishing in Alaska myself because it was literally the best salmon we had ever tasted 😅 Needless to say, with two young kids, I am not hopping on a fishing charter anytime soon, so I was stoked that I found a way to get that same quality of fish conveniently delivered.

• Wild White Fish Box- Alaskan Halibut, Pollock, and Pacific Cod are the options for this seafood delivery box. This is a good choice if you like milder fish options or if you love a good fish taco!

• Custom Box- This if your option if you want to pick exactly what you want from their menu of the highest quality seafood options.

You then get to choose whether you want a 12-pack or a 24-pack shipped monthly. While my kiddos are still young and don't eat a huge amount, we can get away with a 12-pack in a month. But in the summer, we may consider upping to a 24-pack when we naturally start eating more fish and lighter protein options. 

And last but not least, you get to pick any additional add-ons you want from their selection. This includes smoked salmon, burgers, jumbo shrimp, crab, and more (depending on what is in season and stock)!

Final Thoughts

I am all about companies that are bridging the gap between wellness and convenience. While the price point is higher than what I would find in my local grocery store, the convenience and quality aren’t something I could match on my own. If your family is looking for a way to source high-quality seafood that supports the fishing industry sustainably, I would recommend the Wild Alaskan Company.

Do you also love including seafood in your diet? If so, send me all your favorite recipes, please— I’m always looking for new tasty recipes to add into our meal rotation.

Kaelyn

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