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08-16-2006, 10:18 AM
King (Chinook) Salmon:
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.
Prized for its red flesh, rich flavor, high oil content and firm texture.
Sockeye (Red) Salmon:
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.
Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
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.
Prized for its red flesh, rich flavor, high oil content and firm texture.
Sockeye (Red) Salmon:
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.
Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute