King Salmon (Chinook)
Also known as Chinook, they are prized for their color, high
oil content, firm texture and succulent flesh.
* Alaska King Salmon is the largest and least abundant of
the species.
* Average weight is approximately 20 pounds and length ranges
from 30 to 40 inches.
* Its high oil content makes it a prime candidate for grilling,
broiling, sautéing, baking, poaching, steaming, and
smoking.
*Text and images provided by Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute.
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Sockeye Salmon (Red)
The second most abundant Alaska Salmon species is Sockeye.
The distinct, deep red flesh retains its color throughout
cooking, and brings dramatic impact to any presentation.
* Sockeye’s are known for their rich flavor.
* Average weight is approximately six pounds and they can
grow to almost three feet in length.
* Sockeyes are suitable for grilling, broiling, sautéing,
baking, poaching, steaming, and smoking.
*Text and images provided by Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute.
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Coho Salmon (Silver)
With its orange-red flesh, firm texture and delicate flavor,
Coho have gained wide consumer acceptance. Their size and
excellent color retention properties make them popular in
both frozen and smoked forms.
* Coho’s are the second largest of the species.
* Average weight is 12 pounds and range from 25 to 35 inches
in length.
* Coho’s are an excellent choice for grilling, broiling,
sautéing, baking, poaching, steaming, and smoking.
*Text and images provided by Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute.
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Pink Salmon (Humpie)
Pinks are distinguished by their light, rosy pink-colored flesh,
tender texture and delicate flavor and are an economical choice
for a variety of recipes.
* Pinks are the smallest and most abundant of the species.
* Average weight is two to three pounds.
* Pinks are great for baking and because of their milder flavor
make an excellent vehicle for sauces.
*Text and images provided by Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute.
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Pacific Keta (Chum or Dog)
Keta have a firm texture, tempting orange-pink color and delicate
flavor.
* Average weight is eight pounds and they can grow to be
25 to 27 inches long.
* Keta Salmon are very good for smoking.
*Text and images provided by Alaska Seafood
Marketing Institute.
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You've probably heard that Omega 3 Fatty acids are extremely
beneficial to the brain and heart, but did you know that Wild
Alaskan Salmon have some of the highest Omega 3 contents?
Follow these links to learn more!
American
Heart Association.
Wikipedia
- Omega 3
ASMI - What's New Omega 3s
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