SALMON
Alaska is home to five different types of wild salmon: Coho, Keta, King, Pink, and Sockeye. Alaska salmon swim wild, On average, each fish swims over 2,000 miles in its lifetime. For this reason, the Alaska salmon is naturally low in fat, so we call them “fit fish.” The low fat content means Alaska salmon has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each Alaska salmon species has its own attributes making them suitable for different recipes and occasions.
King (also known as Chinook)
The largest of the five salmon species, King Salmon it is considered to be the premium salmon used for special-occasion meals and in fine-dining restaurants.
Taste: Deep, succulent flavor
Texture: Highest fat content among the five species and softer on the palette
Color: Rich red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 20 lbs.
Omega-3s: 1700 mg / 100 g
Cooking methods: High oil content makes it perfect for grilling or steaming
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King Salmon fact sheet
Sockeye (also called red salmon)
Taste: Distinctive, rich flavor
Texture: Firm texture, almost meaty and drier on the palette
Color: Deep red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 6 lbs.
Omega-3s: 1200 mg / 100 g
Cooking methods: Perfect for grilling, roasting, poaching, steaming, and smoking
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Sockeye Salmon fact sheet
Coho (also called silver)
Taste: Delicate flavor
Texture: Firm
Color: Orange-red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 12 lbs.
Omega-3s: 1100 mg / 100 g
Cooking methods: An excellent choice for grilling, sautéing, roasting, poaching, steaming, and smoking
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Coho Salmon fact sheet
Keta (also called chum)
Taste: Mild flavor
Texture: Firm
Color: Orange-pink flesh
Size: Whole fish average 8 lbs.
Omega-3s: 800 mg / 100 g
Cooking methods: Very good for smoking. The firm, pink flesh also makes it a great choice for grilling or roasting.
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Keta Salmon fact sheet
Pink
Taste: Delicate flavor
Texture: Tender, flaky texture
Color: Light rosy pink-colored flesh
Size: Whole fish average 3 lbs.
Omega-3: 1300 mg / 100 g
Cooking methods: Great for baking because of its milder flavor and excellent for sauces
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Pink Salmon fact sheet