Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
King salmonSpring salmonTyeeWinterQuinnatBlackmouth

Seafood Profile

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NOAA FishWatch
Taste
Chinook salmon has a pronounced buttery, rich taste. They are the most highly prized salmon in the culinary world. White Chinook taste the same as the darker variety.
Texture
Oily, flaky, and meaty.
Color
The meat is almost always red, never pink, except for the rare white-meat variety.
Health benefits
Chinook salmon is low in sodium and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and selenium.
Sources
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Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady