What is the difference between the salmon; how should I choose?
Wild Pacific Salmon are very different from each other; they vary in color, flavor and texture; these differences are summarized in the chart below: Species of Wild SalmonWhat it Looks LikeHow it TastesBest Ways to EnjoyKING (Chinook)Orange-reddish in color; large flakes.Firm texture; moist; mild, succulent flavorSmoked; baked, broiled, grilledSOCKEYE (Reds)Rich, red color; medium flake.Rich, robust flavor; moist (though not as moist as King)Smoked; baked, broiled, grilledKETA (Chum)Lighter in color; firm texture with medium to large flake.Full, smoky, earthy flavor. Least moist.Smoked; use in recipes; use in appetizersCOHO (Silver)Orange color, with medium to large flake.Firm texture; moist, with a delicate flavor.Smoked; use in recipes; Baked, broiled, grilled PINK (Humpies)Light color; tender texture; small flake.Light, delicate, almost tuna-like flavor.
