The Catch

December 2026

What Fishermen Eat for the Holidays

From hard-won seafood to wild game, a look at the foods and traditions that make an Alaskan holiday feast special.

Member Profile: Bill Kochuk

Meet Sitka Seafood Market member Bill Kochuk and discover how his love of travel, cooking, great seafood, and new experiences keeps curiosity on the menu.

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Celebration-Worthy Seafood

Holiday traditions vary widely across the board. What’s universal is that we celebrate these December holidays with people we love, and of course, delicious food.

Grace's Picks

Featured Recipes

Harissa Spice-Rubbed Salmon

In this flavorful recipe, salmon is seasoned with a fresh spice blend reminiscent of North African harissa. Fragrant and cooling pomegranate yogurt sauce is beautiful and a great accompaniment to the aromatic salmon.

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Portuguese Seafood and Sausage Stew

Sausage and seafood is a classic combination throughout coastal Portugal. Dried, cured sausages, like chouriço or chorizo, are highly seasoned and add a smoky, rich flavor to seafood dishes.

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Crab Mac and Cheese

Comfort meets elegance in this yummy stove top mac and cheese made with Dungeness crab and three types of ooey gooey cheese. Serve it at your next dinner party and wait for the applause!

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