EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors American Seafoods Corporation: We consent to the use of our report dated February 12, 2004, with respect to the balance sheet of American Seafoods Corporation as of December 31, 2003 included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus. /s/ KPMG LLP Seattle, Washington May 21, 2004