Seafood

Known by biologist as Onchorhynchus tshawytscha, or Chinook salmon, they are the largest of the Pacific salmon and have many different local names with the… Read More »Is King Fish Same As Salmon?

Most king salmon have a flesh color that ranges from reddish orange to pinkish-red. Which salmon is red? sockeye salmonThe sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also… Read More »Is King Salmon Red Or Pink?

Salmon are considered “anadromous” which means they live in both fresh and salt water. Is salmon a freshwater or saltwater? Salmon are anadromous, which means… Read More »Is King Salmon Freshwater Or Saltwater?

Copper River salmon are caught by a small fleet of independent fishermen, on one and two-man boats. This craft has been handed down for generations… Read More »How Are Copper River Salmon Caught?

What most people call “Copper River Salmon” is the sockeye, or “red salmon,” with its brilliant crimson flesh. Even more prized is the Copper River… Read More »Is Sockeye Salmon The Same As Copper River Salmon?

Home cooks can easily get tripped up by the main difference in preparing wild salmon versus farmed salmon: wild salmon cooks faster than farmed. In… Read More »Does Wild Salmon Take Longer To Cook?

The pink colour of salmon comes from its rich levels of a protective antioxidant called astaxanthin. This compound has been linked to lowering the risk… Read More »What Is Pink Salmon Good For?

The good: This food is low in Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin B6 and Calcium, and a very good source of… Read More »Is Pink Salmon High In Sodium?

Where They Live. Pink salmon are found on both sides of the North Pacific, from Alaska to Puget Sound in Washington State and from Russia… Read More »Where Is Pink Salmon From?

Pinks caught in the ocean are the best, as with all salmon. But pinks are not known for their excellence as a table fish. Their… Read More »Is Pink Salmon The Best?