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Wild Alaska Pink Salmon

 

FLAVOR & TEXTURE:

  • Delicate flavor and light, rosy pink-colored flesh
  • Tender texture; similar to trout

SPECS:

  • The smallest and most abundant of the 5 Alaska Salmon species
  • Average weight is 2 to 3 pounds
  • Commonly available in convenient shelf-stable cans or pouches
  • Whole fish and fillets are becoming more available

preparation tips:

  • An economical choice for a variety of recipes
  • Great for whole roasting or grilling
  • Because of their milder flavor, they make an excellent vehicle for sauces

harvesting methods:

  • Purse Seining
  • Gillnetting
  • Trolling

nutrition facts:

  • Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Excellent source of high quality protein
  • Excellent source of selenium and phosphorus and a good source of potassium

Serving Size 3.5 oz./100

  • Calories 150
  • Protein (g) 25
  • Fat (g) 4
  • Saturated Fat (g) 1
  • Sodium (mg) 85
  • Cholesterol (mg) 65
  • Omega-3 (mg) 1300

Harvesting Seasons:

  • Available fresh from mid-June through September, and frozen year-round
  • jan 
  • feb 
  • mar 
  • apr 
  • may 
  • jun
  • jul
  • aug
  • sep
  • oct 
  • nov 
  • dec