Holland America Line Takes Special Delivery of Premium Copper River King Salmon in Seattle Aboard Eurodam

 The premium seafood is featured in Pinnacle Grill on Alaska-bound Seattle ships

Seattle, Wash., June 11, 2019 — The season’s first batch of Copper River king salmon recently arrived in Seattle, and Holland America Line was among the first to secure a supply of the premium fish on Eurodam. In addition to the Copper River king salmon, the cruise line also took delivery of sockeye salmon, which is equally prized. Orion Balliet, Holland America Line’s manager of culinary operations, and the ship’s executive chef inspected the salmon before taking delivery of the valued shipment.

Known as a rite of spring in Seattle, the arrival of the fresh Copper River king salmon from Cordova, Alaska, kicks off the annual salmon season. The high oil content in the fish give the salmon a rich succulent flavor. Holland America Line will serve the salmon as the Fresh Catch of the Day in the Pinnacle Grill specialty restaurant on all Eurodam, Oosterdam and Amsterdam sailings from Seattle to Alaska this summer.

“Holland America Line takes pride in giving our guests authentic, local experiences, and nothing speaks to the culinary side of Alaska more than Copper River king salmon,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Part of the appeal of a cruise is that you can try new cuisine or have access to something you might not get at home. We’re excited for our guests to enjoy some exceptional dishes featuring Copper River king salmon.”

Copper River king salmon is highly prized for its delicate flavor, and the Pinnacle Grill menu will feature one of seven unique salmon recipes each night throughout the season. Holland America Line’s culinary team created the traditionally simple dishes featuring Copper River king salmon to bring out its flavors using seasonal ingredients. The exclusive salmon dishes are:

  • Pan-fried with ponzu miso dressing, served with scallions, crispy garlic and toasted pine nuts.
  • Seared with saffron beurre blanc creamed leeks, North Sea shrimp, hazelnut relish and micro greens.
  • Roasted with hazelnut brown butter, served with tarragon fennel confit, braised endives and ghoa cress.
  • Baked with orange-dill gremolata, served with heirloom carrots, red beets, crispy kale and lemon butter.
  • Broiled with smoked lobster cream, served with brioche, arugula salad, porcini and shaved truffle.
  • Seared with dill-crusted coating with North Sea shrimp white wine butter sauce, served with saffron risotto, squid, clams and fennel.
  • Baked with lemon confit and red wine reduction, served with leek, cilantro, cayenne and collard greens.

Salmon plays prominently in Holland America Line’s culinary programming in Alaska — from the menus and cooking shows on board to salmon-focused Shore EXCursions. 

For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Editor’s note:  Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/dmokptmh. 

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Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From shorter getaways to 128-day itineraries, the company’s cruises visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, exotic Australia & New Zealand and Asia voyages; two annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada & New England, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed Nieuw Statendam in December 2018, and the third Pinnacle Class ship, Ryndam, will be delivered in 2021.

The company's brand evolution in recent years secured its position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge through exclusive partnerships with O, The Oprah Magazine and America’s Test Kitchen and at unique BBC Earth live music and on-screen experiences. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club, Rolling Stone Rock Room and Billboard Onboard. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for guests.