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About Steelhead Trout from Norway
Discover steelhead trout from the clear, crisp fjords of Norway: a richly flavored fish with beautiful marbling, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a bold sunset color. Steelhead trout is miles away from your average river trout, and it’s destined to be your new favorite.
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Great Taste from Cold Clear Waters
Culinary Features:
Taste & Texture
- Norwegian steelhead trout is raised in cold fjords where seawater meets the most pristine glacier waters, therefore gaining a rich and pure taste.
- Beautiful marbling, solid and tender meat that melts in the mouth.
- Short muscle fibers give a tender and velvety taste with an exceptional feel on the palate.
- Trout from Norway does NOT have the characteristic earthy, muddy taste river trout are known for.
Appearance
- Bright silvery skin, smaller head and round mid-section.
- Smaller than salmon
Preparations
- Perfect for raw, marinated and lightly cooked dishes
Oil and Color
- Intensely red. Steelhead trout has a stronger, redder color than salmon.
- Most fat is stored in the belly, the fillets are generous.
Seafood From Norway, Unsurpassed in Flavor and Purity
More about Seafood From Norway
- Sustainability
- Norwegian aquaculture standards are the most rigorous in the world. Thoughtful care for ocean health ensures Norway’s seafood industry is a world leader in responsible farming and harvesting practices as well as wild resource management, fishing, processing and distribution.
- Nature
- Seafood thrives in Norway’s natural environment – no other place on Earth comes close to replicating these harsh yet ideal conditions
- Norway’s climate and environment (extreme cold, a vast coastline) are harsh but are the perfect conditions for the best seafood. Icy, clean waters allow fish to grow slowly, leading to unsurpassed flavor.
- Health
- From the health of our individual bodies to the health of our planet, Seafood from Norway is one of the world’s best sources of nourishment.
- Fatty fish, such as trout and salmon, Norway’s primary export to the U.S., are great sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Research has shown that omega-3s can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. (AHA)
- Norwegian trout is a healthy protein that has important nutrients: Omega-3, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, iodine and antioxidants.
