Vital Choice wild Alaskan Salmon is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council • Certified Kosher "Square K" • Gluten-free • No MSG, soy, corn, wheat, eggs, dairy products, or sugar • Seasonings certified organic by Oregon Tilth, Inc.  

Thank you, Dr. Weil! For years, bestselling health and nutrition authority Andrew Weil, M.D. urged us to offer Salmon Sausage. Dr. Weil even gave us seasoning recipes that he created in his own home kitchen! With his seasoning plans in hand, we finally fulfilled Dr. Weil's wish ... and you'll be glad we did, because his recipes make our patties perfectly delicious!

A very small amount of natural arrowroot powder is used as a binding agent. Despite great care, small bones or fragments may occasionally remain.

In addition to ample protein, wild Alaska Sockeye provides three beneficial natural food factors in abundance.

Average amounts per 3 oz patty ... these figures will vary a bit annually and by harvest location:

• Omega-3s – About 1,000 mg.
• Vitamin D3 – About 580 IU. The US RDA is 400 IU, but most experts advise adults to consume 1,000-2,000 IU every day. Ounce for ounce, Sockeye Salmon provides much more vitamin D -- in the optimal D3 form --than any other whole or fortified food.
• Astaxanthin – About 3.3 mg. This red-orange pigment is a carotene-type antioxidant that, in test tube experiments, measures 500 times more powerful than vitamin E at neutralizing certain free radicals (singlet oxygen) and is 100 to 500 time better at protecting cell membranes. Thus, in key health contexts, 3.3 mg of astaxanthin packs the antioxidant punch of 300 to 1,600 mg of vitamin E.
  

Storage Keep frozen until ready to cook or thaw. Serving Tips You don’t need to thaw the patties before cooking them using the pan or baking methods below. For even faster cooking, thaw patties overnight in refrigerator, or place unopened package in cold water for 30 minutes or until flexible. To Pan-Fry Frozen Patties Cook frozen sausage in a sauté pan, covered, over medium heat for 7-10 minutes*, turning once. Remove the pan from the heat, still covered, for 2-3 minutes before serving. To Bake Frozen Patties Add a touch of oil, broth, wine or water to the pan and bake the frozen patties, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Check them after 12 minutes to be sure they're not overcooking. Sockeye salmon is rich in healthful omega-3 fatty acids, but is relatively lean overall and will taste dry if overcooked.