SeaBear - Ready-to-Eat Smoked Sockeye - 3.5 oz

UPDATE: two years later, this is still some of the best salmon I've ever had. I eat it weekly. It's far better than most fresh store-bought salmon (most of which is "Atlantic" which means farmed rather than wild-caught). One thing I've discovered is that, while this is delicious straight from the bag at room temperature, it's even better if you run the sealed bag under hot water for a minute or so before eating it. That really brings out the flavor, and helps the delicious natural oil to mix in with the meat.Original review:I wasn't sure what this salmon would be like. I saw it recommended on a site listing portable paleo-friendly food, so I gave it a try. I love salmon, but only just started eating it last year, and have only ever had it fresh and cooked and hot.Well, this SeaBear salmon is delicious! I'd say the smoky/salty flavor is a bit strong, but in a good way. It does contain some sugar (2g) but doesn't taste very sweet, thankfully.The package is so thin/flat that it's nearly two-dimensional, so I was kinda expecting to open it and find a flattened pasty mess, but actually the appearance isn't bad, and there were many large whole chunks of meat.As with  these Season-brand Skinless and Boneless Sardines  that I first tried a few months ago, I was quite pleasantly surprised by how good fish-in-a-can (or bag) can be.

Living in Houston, Texas, we are challenged by the threat of hurricanes every year. Besides preparing in advance to meet the dangers of wind and water, we must prepare to face brutal heat, lack of electrical power, lack of clean water, and food shortages. What can we buy that will not spoil?At the suggestion of a safety director, I first tried SeaBear Ready-To-Eat Smoked Sockeye Salmon this year, and I love it!SeaBear Ready-to-Eat Sockeye Salmon was recommended to me as a "hurricane survival food" with a shelflife of about 4 years. Of course, it is routinely sold to the rest of the world as a delicacy -- and it is. I now eat this ready-to_eat salmon about once a month or so as a treat (with Triscuits or mixed with a little mayo and celery as a salad).It should be mentioned that the salmon comes out of the packet looking pretty much like raw smoked fish -- not like the highly perishable, "sleek-looking" salmon that one sees at expensive breakfast buffets. (By the way, this kind of salmon can be bought at the SeaBear website.) It doesn't look like canned commercial salmon from the grocery store, either -- not pale pink. It is a moist, red or dark-red, rich, smoked salmon that looks very "authentic." The texture is firm, moderately oily, and perfectly seasoned with a smoky taste that is not overpowering. You should experiment with this salmon before serving to guests to be sure that you like the appearance.Since eating too much smoked food is not recommended, I limit my portions when I am not concerned about storms. At the SeaBear site, you can buy different kinds of salmon and other products, and perhaps they offer salmon that hasn't been smoked, as well.I am a picky eater "when it comes to fish," and I love this salmon!

THe "Smoked Salmon" title is misleading. Although there is a picture on the back it is a rip off. It's canned salmon at220% of regular canned sallmon. It tastes exactly like canned salmon

strong pungent smell, taste matched. soggy. very unhappy with how this product turned out

It's nice having the smoked salmon in vacuum pouches for shipping. Lots easier to ship without bulky cans to deal with. I send several packs to my mother a couple of times a year since she's too far away for her to sample my own smoked salmon, so it's a tradeoff and she enjoys the convenience of the smaller packages. Not a lot of smoke flavor, but acceptable and still nutritious.

Meets all my needs: tasty, long (3 year) shelf life, simple ingredients, sustainable source

Delicious and great for salads.

Maybe 1 ounce of fish tiny portion