What are the most common types of salmon from Alaska?
The followings are the most popular salmon species: King Salmon (or Chinook)The King salmon is arguably the finest salmon in the world. It is the largest of all the species weighing in at an average of 20 lbs. per fish. Prized for its orange-red flesh, succulent flavor, high natural oil content and firm texture, King salmon often grace the tables of the finest restaurants across the United States.Sockeye Salmon (or Red)Fiery red flesh, robust flavor and firm texture are hallmarks of this premier Alaskan salmon. Sockeye salmon are only wild-caught and average approximately 6 lbs. Typically cold smoked and used in Nova-style products, the Sockeye is a long time favorite in Asian and European markets.Coho Salmon (or Silver)The Coho Salmon is the second largest Alaskan species, with an approximate average weight of 12 lbs. Regarded as a premium fish; the Coho harbors less natural oils than either the King or Sockeye. Its texture is quite firm and flesh tone is orange-red. Chum SalmonFirm p