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Eat more (Alaskan) Fish with Sena Wheeler
Wednesday, 27 August, 2025
Fishing Traditions: Generations of Flavor and Quality with Sena Wheeler In this episode of Okayest Cook Podcast, hosts Chris Whonsetler and Andy Heiser sit down with Sena Wheeler, a fifth-generation fisherman and co-founder of Sena Seafish. The conversation spans a variety of topics, including the family's rich history in the fishing industry, nutritional benefits of different fish species, and how to properly handle and cook fish. Sina shares insightful tips on defrosting and preparing fish, the differences between various kinds of salmon, and addresses common concerns about mercury in seafood. The episode also delves into personal stories, culinary techniques, and the importance of sourcing high-quality ingredients. Listen in for a wealth of information on integrating more fish into your diet and ensuring it's done in the healthiest and most flavorful way possible. Find Sena: Sena Sea - www.senasea.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/senaseafoods/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SENASEA_SEAFOODS/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sena-wheeler-3617a2a0/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_B_yPTrE879H_KM1fCCuRQ ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch! https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ 00:00 🎣 Kicking Off with Quirky Intros 00:38 🎙️ Welcome to Okayest Cook Podcast 00:55 👋 Meet Our Special Guest: Sena Wheeler 01:42 🍽️ Memorable Meals and Food Stories 03:32 🐟 Fish Tales and Family Traditions 11:22 📦 The Art of Shipping Fresh Fish 16:37 🌊 The Nutritional Benefits of Fish 29:53 Cooking Fish: Avoiding Overcooking 30:11 Discussing Tuna: Nutritional Insights and Cooking Tips 34:39 Freezing and Storing Fish: Best Practices 41:21 Thawing and Preparing Frozen Fish 48:18 Cooking Techniques: Grilling and Cedar Plank Methods 53:32 Final Thoughts and Recommendations More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Andy Heiser Email: Andy@OkayestCook.com Web: RakeDevelopment.com Instagram: @andheiser
