The smoked salmon price is a bit different from regular frozen salmon options here at Lummi Island Wild. The delicacy is a delicious treat for every season, but there are a few factors that can influence cost. We strive to be as transparent as possible in our sourcing and pricing. If you’re curious about what affects smoked salmon costs, here’s what you need to know.

How Much Does Smoked Salmon Cost?

Frequent seafood buyers might notice that smoked salmon typically has a higher per-pound cost than regular salmon options. At Lummi Island Wild, there are a few reasons for this price difference. Smoked salmon requires an additional process, which includes both ingredients and time. Adding the smoking process increases our costs to produce the fish, which means our smoked salmon price will be slightly higher.

However, and perhaps more importantly, salmon loses mass during the smoking process. Researchers estimate that a salmon portion will lose between 16% and 18% of its weight once it is salted and smoked. This means consumers are often getting the same cut of salmon for roughly the same price, whether it’s smoked or unsmoked.

 Smoked Salmon Options from Lummi Island Wild

We take care to provide smoked salmon options at every price point – whether you’re looking to cook for a crowd or just want a taste. Here are a few of our options at various smoked salmon price points.

• Smoked Sockeye Pouch – We’ve notice that a lot of our customers like to take their smoked salmon to go. These smoked sockeye pouches are the perfect shelf-stable option. We teamed up with our friends at SeaBear Smokehouse to bring customers our award-winning Sockeye salmon in a convenient, non-perishable foil retort pouch. These will stay delicious for up to three years without refrigeration.
  

• Smoked Pink Salmon Fillet – Averaging around 10 ounces each, these fillets are the perfect centerpiece at your next brunch. Vacuum sealed and ready to eat, they’re a great indulgence for the next holiday, birthday, or special occasion.
  

• Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon – These 4-ounce packages are a great starting point for smoked salmon skeptics. For an accessible price, customers can taste some of the best smoked salmon available. We use the highest quality sockeye salmon, then add a bit of salt and a big dose of alder smoke.
  

• Bulk Smoked Wild Sockeye – If you’re thrifty but love smoked salmon, our bulk smoked wild sockeye is an excellent option. You’ll get 1 pound of bulk smoked fish for just $12. These vacuum-sealed packs include some odd sizes, tail pieces, and belly trim. They’re great for snacking, sauces, dips, and chowders.

Smoked Salmon Ordering Tips

Most of our smoked salmon options will ship frozen, but they’ll be ready to eat once thawed. Once your package arrives, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 45 days or the freezer for even longer. Our retort pouches are shelf stable for up to three years. We think our smoked salmon price gives you a great return on your investment, but you’ll have to find out for yourself!