SALMON
Alaska plays home to five different types of wild salmon. Alaska salmon swim wild, on average each fish over 2,000 miles. For this reason the fish is low in fat, we call them fit fish. The low fat content means the fish has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each salmon specie 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 occasion meals and in fine-dining restaurants.
Taste: Deep, succulent flavour
Texture: Highest fat content among the five species and so softer on the palette
Colour: Rich red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 20lbs
Omega 3s: 1700mg / 100g
Cooking methods: High oil content makes it perfect for grilling or steaming
Retail: Sold in Waitrose over the Christmas period either as a side or in fillets
Available: Chilled
SALMON
Alaska plays home to five different types of wild salmon. Alaska salmon swim wild, on average each fish over 2,000 miles. For this reason the fish is low in fat, we call them fit fish. The low fat content means the fish has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each salmon specie has its own attributes making them suitable for different recipes and occasions.
Sockeye (also called red salmon)
Taste: Distinctive, rich flavour
Texture: Firm texture, almost meaty and drier on the palette
Colour: Deep red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 6lbs
Omega 3s: 1200mg / 100g
Cooking methods: Perfect for grilling, roasting, poaching, steaming, and smoking
Retail: Waitrose / Ocado / Sainsbury’s / Tesco / M&S / Asda / Booths / Budgens / Morrison’s
Available: Smoked / Chilled / Canned
SALMON
Alaska plays home to five different types of wild salmon. Alaska salmon swim wild, on average each fish over 2,000 miles. For this reason the fish is low in fat, we call them fit fish. The low fat content means the fish has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each salmon specie has its own attributes making them suitable for different recipes and occasions.
Coho (also called silver)
Taste: Delicate flavour
Texture: Firm
Colour: Orange-red flesh
Size: Whole fish has an average weight of 12lbs
Omega 3s: 1100mg / 100g
Cooking methods: An excellent choice for grilling, sautéing, roasting, poaching, steaming, and smoking
Retail: Waitrose / Ocado
Available: Smoked
SALMON
Alaska plays home to five different types of wild salmon. Alaska salmon swim wild, on average each fish over 2,000 miles. For this reason the fish is low in fat, we call them fit fish. The low fat content means the fish has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each salmon specie has its own attributes making them suitable for different recipes and occasions.
Keta (also called chum)
Taste: Mild flavour
Texture: Firm
Colour: Orange-pink flesh
Size: Whole fish average 8lbs
Omega 3s: 800mg/ 100g
Cooking methods: Very good for smoking. The firm, pink flesh also makes it a great choice for grilling or roasting.
Retail: Waitrose / Ocado / Sainsbury’s / Tesco/ M+S
Available: Chilled (fillets and strips)
SALMON
Alaska plays home to five different types of wild salmon. Alaska salmon swim wild, on average each fish over 2,000 miles. For this reason the fish is low in fat, we call them fit fish. The low fat content means the fish has a meaty texture and is less greasy than other salmon.
Like fine wine, each salmon specie has its own attributes making them suitable for different recipes and occasions.
Pink
Taste: Delicate flavour
Texture: Tender, flaky texture
Colour: Light rosy pink-coloured flesh
Size: Whole fish average 3lbs
Omega 3s: 1300mg/ 100g
Cooking methods: Great for baking because of its milder flavour and excellent for sauces
Retail: Asda / Booths / Budgens / Morrison’s / Ocado / Tesco / Sainsbury’s / Waitrose
Available: Canned / Frozen