Sockeye Salmon Fish at Neerlandia Urk
Sockeye salmon, with its beautiful deep red color and full flavor, is one of the most sought-after wild salmon species in the world. At Neerlandia Urk, we import this high-quality fish directly from the pristine waters of Alaska.
✅Sustainably and transparently processed.
✅Fast delivery, frozen and/or freshly packaged.
✅Real-time processing updates
✅From procurement to finished product in-house.
Options & Packaging of Sockeye Salmon
At Neerlandia Urk, we offer a wide range of salmon products. Our trims are carefully selected to meet the highest quality standards. Our salmon fillets are available with or without skin and are available in all common sizes and trims. In addition, we offer portions, loins, steaks, salmon burgers, cubes and poke bowls in several varieties. Each option is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our customers. We supply wholesalers, food services, supermarkets and fish stores worldwide, always striving for top quality products. Our experienced staff ensures that your salmon products meet the highest hygiene and food safety standards.
Fillet (with or without skin)
- individually quick frozen and fresh
- in all common sizes and trims
Portions & loins (with or without skin)
- in all common sizes and weights
- individually quick frozen and fresh
Steaks
- individually quick frozen and fresh
- in all common sizes and trims
Salmon burgers
- individually quick frozen
- breaded and pre-fried
Cubes
- individually quick frozen
- 2*2*2 cm
- Natural but also breaded and pre-fried
Filet
- Bulk 10-20 kg carton box
- Bulk 6-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed
Portions & loin
- Bulk 5-20 kg cardboard box
- Bulk 3-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed by piece and chain
- Retail bag 500-1000 grams
- Retail boxes 250-500 grams
- Retail trays 200-1000 grams
Steaks
- Bulk 5-20 kg cardboard box
- Bulk 3-20 kg Polystyrene box
- Individually vacuum packed by piece and chain
- Retail bag 500-1000 grams
- Retail boxes 250-500 grams
- Retail trays 200-1000 grams
Burgers
- Bulk 5-10 kg carton box
- Individually vacuum packed by piece and chain
- Retail bag 500-1000 grams
- Retail boxes 250-500 grams
- Retail trays 200-500 grams
Cubes
- Bulk 5-10 kg cardboard box
- Retail bag 500-1000 grams
- Retail boxes 250-500 grams
- Retail trays 200-1000 grams
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Processing of Sockeye Salmon Fish and Sockeye Salmon Fillets into frozen and fresh products
The processing of sockeye salmon at Neerlandia is done with great care and expertise. The wild salmon is thawed under controlled conditions, then expertly filleted, skinned and portioned in modern processing lines. Neerlandia offers both natural fillets, deveined portions, and private label packaging, for retail and catering. The intense red color and firm texture make sockeye a high-end favorite. Quality control, food safety and customization are central to the processing of this premium wild salmon.
Import of Sockeye Salmon Fish to the Netherlands
Neerlandia imports high-quality sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) primarily from Alaska, where these wild salmon are caught sustainably during the official fishing season. The fish are often processed and frozen immediately after being caught, thus preserving quality during transport. Thanks to years of cooperation with certified suppliers, Neerlandia imports only sockeye with a guaranteed origin, often with MSC certification. The supply takes place in frozen form (whole round or H&G) and is further processed in Urk based on customer needs.
Export of Sockeye Salmon Fish and Sockeye Salmon Fillets to wholesalers within & outside Europe
Neerlandia exports processed sockeye salmon to various markets in Europe, Asia and the United Kingdom. Customers appreciate the consistent quality, transparent origin and sustainable fishing methods of this wild salmon. Thanks to flexible packaging options, frozen distribution and strict delivery reliability, Neerlandia successfully uses sockeye salmon for retail, foodservice and premium wholesalers. The MSC-certified origin is often a decisive factor here for conscious fish buyers.
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Sockeye salmon (also known as red salmon or Oncorhynchus nerka) is a wild Pacific salmon species.
- Is caught along the west coast of Canada, Alaska and the Pacific Ocean.
- Notable for its deep red flesh, firm texture and intense flavor.
- Lives in the sea, but spawns in freshwater.
- More intense flavor than farm-raised salmon or other wild salmon species.
- Deep red color without dyes - comes from its natural diet (krill, shrimp).
- Firm texture → ideal for grilling and baking.
- Always wild caught - no antibiotics, no artificial food.
- Often sustainably caught, especially MSC certified (check packaging).
Sockeye is versatile, but dries out faster than fattier farmed salmon, so cooking it briefly is important.
- Frying: 3-4 min per side in a hot pan
- Oven: 8-10 min at 180°C
- Grilling/BBQ: short, skin side down
- Poaching: in broth or water with herbs
- Raw (sashimi/tartare): if well chilled and frozen
Tip: sockeye pairs well with lemon, dill, garlic or Asian sauces.
| Feature | Sockeye salmon (wild) | Farm-raised salmon (e.g., Norwegian salmon) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Wild catch (Alaska, Canada) | Aquaculture (Norway, Chile) |
| Meat | Deep red, compact | Light pink, fatter and softer |
| Taste | More intense, mineral-like | Mild, buttery |
| Fat | Lager (approx. 6-8%) | Higher (about 12-16%) |
| Antibiotics? | No | Sometimes used |
| Sustainable? | Often MSC certified | Varying, depending on farm |
Very healthy:
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA)
- Lots of vitamin D, B12, selenium
- Contains high-quality proteins
- Low in saturated fat
→ Good for heart, brain and immune system.
Per 100 grams (raw):
- Kcal: ± 130-150
- Protein: ± 22 g
- Fat: ± 6-8 g
- Of which omega-3: ± 1.1-1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Vitamin B12: >100% RDA
- Vitamin D: ± 500 IU (over 60% RDA)
- Alaska (Bristol Bay = largest fishing grounds)
- Canada (British Columbia)
- Sometimes from Russia or Japan
→ Caught only in the wild, often with nets or lines.
- Nutrition: eats natural prey (krill), no fish food
- Movement: swims hundreds of miles → leaner, more muscular
- Fishing season: short (June-August) → often sold frozen
- No hormones or antibiotics
- Deep red color is natural, not added
Yes, provided it is "sashimi quality" and has been deep-frozen (-20°C for at least 24 hours).
- Serve raw as sashimi, tartare or pokébowl
- Wild salmon has firm meat, but less fat than farmed salmon
- Provide good source (fresh fishmonger or quality store)
| Salmon species | Flavor Profile |
|---|
| Sockeye | Intense, slightly nutty, mineral, pure |
| Farmed salmon (Norwegian) | Mild, buttery, creamy |
| Coho salmon | Mild to medium, slightly firmer than farm-raised salmon |
| Chinook (King) | Rich, oily, luxurious |
| Pink salmon | Light and soft, less pronounced |
| Atlantic salmon | Mild and greasy, most neutral |
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