Out of stock
Sockeye Salmon
Sourced from
Alaska
- SourcedAlaska
- Caught byPurse Seine
- FreshSold by the pound
Oncorhynchus nerka
Also known as Red Salmon
Sockeye salmon are known for their blazing red skin that goes from blue in the ocean to red in rivers as they prepare to spawn. The name “sockeye” actually comes from “suk-kegh,” meaning red fish in the Coast Salish language of British Columbia. Sockeye is one of the smallest species of salmon, but special for its vibrant orange-red color. Sockeye meat is high in oil content with a firm texture that’s perfect for the grill and oven.
Sustainability status for this species is published by NOAA Fisheries.
Safe to eat raw?
Yes, salmon can be enjoyed raw. Generally speaking, make sure the fish has been frozen according to FDA guidelines before consuming it raw; previously frozen here means that any dangerous parasites will have been killed. You can double-check with us regarding our products’ preparations and storage methods when you purchase your seafood.
How to cook
Grill, bake, steam, pan fry, poach
Sockeye Salmon season
Sockeye salmon is caught typically May - July. Almost all Sockeye in the United States comes from Alaska.
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