Crystal clear waters and rivers, pristine coastline, responsibly managed fisheries—it’s no wonder Alaska is the go-to source for high-quality, nutrient-rich seafood that's sustainable, too. Whether it’s flaky salmon, tender shellfish, or mild whitefish, we’re using the best of the state now (and all year long) to make dinnertime smarter. To that end, we’ve rounded up the surefire recipes—and cooking tips and tricks—that we lean on to make the most of this delicious, sustainable resource.

Creamy meets crunchy in this quick stovetop recipe featuring delicate, wild Alaska sole, which is certified under two independent certification standards for sustainable fisheries: Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Here, the sole is cooked with plenty of butter and topped with crisp fennel, velvety white beans, garlicky kale, and a zippy squeeze of fresh lemon juice to finish.

Inspired by traditional Thai curries and the French technique fish à la nage—a method that requires poaching fish in stock or broth—this vibrant, flavorful dish stars tender wild Alaska rockfish. Each year, harvest quotas are set for each species of rockfish based on the previous year's catch data to ensure these fish are harvested as sustainably as possible.

Flaky, roasted wild Alaska halibut meets briny Castelvetrano olives and bright citrus in this sustainable showstopper. The Alaska halibut fishery prioritizes the protection of halibut stocks with catch limits so that future generations of seafood lovers can enjoy recipes like this for years to come.