Summary:
Yes! Sitka Seafood Market’s fish and shrimp can be safely enjoyed raw. Our handling and freezing practices meet the standards for raw consumption, including sushi, poke, and crudo preparations.
✅ What makes your seafood safe to eat raw?
Our seafood is:
- Individually handled and processed on-boat, ensuring top-tier freshness
- Flash-frozen at -30°F or colder, which kills any parasites that could be present
- Handled to the quality standards required for raw preparations like sushi and sashimi
⚠️ Are there any risks?
While our seafood is suitable for raw consumption, the FDA advises that consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illness, particularly for pregnant individuals, young children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems.
🍽️ Want to try your seafood raw?
Salmon and albacore are perfect choices for poke, gravlax, and crudo, but spot shrimp makes a wonderful ceviche. Try this refreshing Mexican-Style Shrimp Ceviche or Aguachile.
Here are some guides and recipes to help you enjoy your seafood raw