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Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
SalmonSilver salmonMedium red salmonHoopid salmonWhite salmon

Seafood Profile

Powered by NOAA FishWatch data. Availability and detail varies by species.

NOAA FishWatch
Taste
Smaller coho have a delicate flavor. Fillets from larger fish have a mild taste.
Texture
Coho has a high oil content and appears soft when raw, but becomes firm and flaky when cooked.
Color
The flesh is reddish-orange, usually pinker than that of chum salmon, but paler than Chinook or sockeye.
Health benefits
Coho salmon is low in sodium and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and selenium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady