Alaska pollock, a species of cod (Gadus) found in the North Pacific ocean, is used as food globally. Compared with common pollock, Alaska pollock is milder in taste, whiter in color, and lower in oil content.

Jeon is a fritter in Korean cuisine made by seasoning whole, sliced, or minced fish, meat, vegetables, etc., and coating them with wheat flour and egg wash before frying them in oil. Jeon can be served as an appetizer, a banchan, or an anju. Some jeons are sweet desserts; one such variety is called hwajeon.