Alaska Sockeye Salmon is one of the most abundant species in Alaska. It is praised for its deep red meat that retains its color throughout cooking, and brings dramatic impact to any presentation. The high oil content provides a distinctive, rich flavor and firm texture.
The average weight of a wild caught Sockeye Salmon is approximately 3 kg (6.6 lbs) and they can grow to be almost one meter (40 inches) in length. Sockeyes are suitable for grilling, broiling, sautéing, baking, poaching, steaming, and smoking but can also be enjoyed raw as “sushi” as they have been flash frozen within hours from when they were caught in order to preserve taste and texture of the meat.
Highly Nutritious
Based on a serving size of 100g/3.5 oz, wild Sockeye salmon has the following nutritional values:
Calories: 220
Protein: 27g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 65mg
Cholesterol: 85mg
Omega-3’s (EPA+DHA): 1200mg
Vitamin D: 930IU
It’s important not to over-cook Sockeye salmon. The flavor and texture is most delicious while the salmon is still almost raw in the middle.
