Everything You Need to Know About Captain Cuts

Trimmed from the same sockeye, coho, Pacific halibut that we use for our classic portions, our Captain Cuts are packed with all the quality, flavor, and nutrition that you expect from any of WAC's seafood offerings — just in a versatile format. Rather than being cut into our classic 6 ounce portions, individual Captain Cuts pieces weigh between 2 and 4 ounces per piece, packaged together for a combined total weight of 5 to 8 ounces. 

What makes Captain Cuts special is their size. Seafood lovers will find that having captain cuts in the kitchen gives them a little more versatility when cooking with wild Alaskan seafood. Think of Captain Cuts as your go-to protein for snackable seafood, for those times when you want fish and you want it fast, and for meals where you know you want to make a little extra (but not too much extra) for the captain and the crew gathered around your kitchen table.

Head to Tail Appreciation

We believe we have an ecological and ethical imperative to use as much of our harvest as we can to honor the bounty that nature provides us and to do our part in maintaining a sustainable fishing industry.

Since our classic portions are weighed out to 6 ounces, we collect any remaining cuts of various weights to package as Captain Cuts. Having the flexibility to utilize smaller cuts allows us to offer our members as much of our delicious catch as possible while reducing waste that is typically produced during processing. We love how this helps us fulfill our pledge to uphold sustainable practices. 

Sustainability aside, it turns out that we love having our captain cuts in the kitchen! An unexpected perk of having Captain Cuts on hand is that they defrost a bit more quickly than center cuts, whether you’re thawing them in the refrigerator or doing a quick thaw in a bowl of cold water. They cook a bit faster too, so they’re hands down the fastest fish option you’ll have, from freezer to frying pan. 

How to Use Captain Cuts

They’re the ideal size for light meals, appetizers, and second helpings. In most cases, these portions cook up even faster than a full-sized fillet. To help you explore all the goodness that Captain Cuts have to offer, we’ve got some recipe ideas lined up for you in our blog posts dedicated to Captain Cuts and snacks.