07/09/2026
A salmon filet’s journey from the water to your kitchen has a lot to do with how it performs on the plate.
🐟 Pre-cut fillets are cut at the farm and shipped ready to use. They’re typically more economical because you’re not paying freight on the head, bones, and trim. For many applications, they’re an excellent value.
🔪 Hand-cut fillets, on the other hand, stay intact during transport and aren’t cut until just hours before delivery. That means the flesh spends far less time exposed to air, helping it stay firmer, fresher, and less prone to gaping. The whole fish also protects the fillets from being compressed during shipping.
Neither option is “right” for every kitchen. It comes down to the application.
If you’re serving beautiful center-of-the-plate portions or showcasing raw fish, the quality difference is noticeable. If the salmon is being flaked, cooked into a dish, or used where appearance is less critical, a pre-cut fillet may be the smarter value.
Our job isn’t to sell you the most expensive product.
It’s to help you choose the right product for your menu.
