Costco – Copper River Salmon
I’ve had a hankering for grilled salmon lately. But growing up in Alaska I can’t justify spending $12/lb on farmed Atlantic salmon – I can’t do it! But yesterday while at Costco we spotted Copper River Salmon, wild caught, fresh for $12.99 a pound! We are having company over tonight and I’m excited to share this amazing filet.
I think this is a pretty great deal, don’t you? I’ll be honest, I’ve never purchased it before – I usually get it free from my folks, but it’s early in the salmon season and our freezer is bare. Remember Costco selection/prices can vary depending on your location. What is your stock-up price for Copper River salmon?
Don’t forget that we’ve posted the after coupon prices at Costco! The new coupon book started June 13 and if you want to know how the final price shakes out, check out the Costco Wholesale June 13 coupon book match-up here.
Other salmon deals this week:
QFC
Fresh wild Alaskan sockeye salmon fillets – $9.99/lb
Safeway
Fresh wild Alaskan sockeye salmon fillets – $11.99/lb
Fresh farm-raised Atlantic salmon fillets – $8.99/lb
Albertsons
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets – $4.99/lb – Saturday only, otherwise $6.99/lb
Fresh Sockey salmon – $8.99/lb
Doesn’t specify, but I’m guessing farmed for both?
wendy cheng says
Well, this year’s season is over. I meant the Copper river whole salmon at costco. I usually buy whole salmon at costco (copper river ones) and stock them in the freezer. The whole salmon costs around $6.99 which is much cheaper than fillets. I cut/prepared into pieces right after buying them. This year’s season at Costco is very short, the whole ones only show several days.
Wendy F. says
I bought a whole Copper River Salmon for $9.99/lb. at Haggens (aka Top Foods). The reason Copper River Salmon is so good is because Copper River is a long, cold river and the salmon build up good fat to make the journey. It’s the top of the line salmon, beautifully pink and delicious!
Anne says
The Costco Copper River salmon is also sockeye. I had it a few weeks ago and I couldn’t really tell what the big deal was. I know people say the Copper River salmon tastes superior to other wild caught Alaskan sockeye because those fish have to swim harder, and thus, they are the strongest and healthiest making their fat taste better. I couldn’t tell the difference. Taste is subjective, though. 🙂
For what it is worth, I prefer Chinook, or King, salmon to sockeye and I think farmed is gross. Either $12 or $13 a pound is a decent price; $10 is more what I like to pay for wild caught Alaskan salmon.
Heather Clarke says
Thanks for your insight Anne! I never really had salmon that I didn’t like. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for closer to $10/lb.
Angela R says
Of interest – Whole Foods Market is having a one-day sale on fresh wild-caught salmon this Friday. It’ll be $11.99/lb. Of course, the nearest Whole Foods to me is a good 45 minutes’ drive though… 😉
Heather Clarke says
Yes! We have a post scheduled for that Friday sale. 🙂 Wish we had a Whole Foods closer!