Ketchikan Alaskan Salmon Cooking Class: Cook Wild Catch
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Three salmon dishes, one afternoon, straight from a Southeast Alaskan kitchen
A hands-on cooking class in Ketchikan where you learn to prepare wild Alaska salmon under the guidance of a local with fishing and nutrition expertise. You'll make smoked salmon dip, pan-seared salmon cakes, and marinated pan-seared salmon with sides, then eat what you've cooked. The class runs about two hours, sits minutes from the cruise docks, and welcomes children from age 10 and up.
The Experience
The class starts with your local host walking you through the fisheries that supply Alaska's salmon and how to find wild-caught varieties wherever you live. Then you move into the kitchen for the hands-on work: you'll prepare smoked salmon dip with fresh vegetables and crackers, pan-seared salmon cakes with two sauces, and marinated salmon seared in a skillet and served with rice and salad. Each step is built so you can replicate it at home, and the host's background in both nutrition and fishing means the reasoning behind each technique sticks with you.
After cooking, you sit down and eat the three dishes you've made. Non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, water) are available throughout. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible, and the location sits just minutes from the downtown cruise ship docks, which makes it easy to fit into a port day or a Ketchikan visit before heading out on a fishing trip. The small group size keeps the pace manageable whether you've cooked salmon before or you're stepping into a kitchen for the first time.
What’s included
- Hands-on instruction in preparing three salmon dishes.
- the meal you cook.
- non-alcoholic beverages including coffee, tea and water.
- guidance on sourcing wild Alaska salmon at home.
Operated by The Local Table
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want hands-on instruction from a local guide in a small group. You'll learn techniques to recreate Wild Alaska salmon dishes at home, not just watch a demo.
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Top questions
Can I do this class if I'm visiting Ketchikan on a cruise ship?
Yes, the class is located minutes from the downtown cruise docks and runs about two hours, which fits easily into a port day. It's designed with cruise passengers in mind.
What exactly do I cook and eat in this class?
You prepare smoked salmon dip served with fresh vegetables and crackers, pan-seared salmon cakes with a duo of sauces, and marinated pan-seared salmon with rice and salad. You cook all three dishes and then dine on them together.
Is this class suitable for children?
Children are welcome from age 10 and up. The hands-on cooking and the meal afterward make it engaging for that age group.
Will I learn where to buy wild Alaska salmon back home?
Yes, your host covers local fisheries and teaches you how to find wild Alaska salmon wherever you live, so you can source it and recreate the dishes after the class.
Is the kitchen accessible for people with mobility needs?
All areas and surfaces of the kitchen are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.