| Market Names |
King Salmon |
| Where Caught |
Canada |
| How Caught |
Farm Raised |
King Salmon - Farm Raised
King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are the largest Salmon and considered to be the top of the line. However, they are also the least abundant species. An alternative to Wild King Salmon, our Natural Farm Raised King Salmon are raised in Canada without chemicals, antibiotics and artificial color.While the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® rates Farm Raised Salmon as “Avoid” due to the “many environmental problems related to farming salmon,” our Natural Farm Raised King Salmon is carefully grown to be sustainable and to reduce the impact on the environment.
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Species NameOncorhynchus tshawytscha |
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SourceNatural Farm Raised King Salmon are raised in the North Pacific waters off Canada. |
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SeasonalityNatural Farm Raised King Salmon are available year-round, depending on harvest conditions and demand. |
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Fishing MethodOur Natural Farm Raised King Salmon are farmed in open ocean pens in areas with strong currents. Due to the currents, the Salmon swim and develop into strong and healthy fish. They are raised free of antibiotics, chemicals, preservatives and anti-foulants and their feed is free of GMOs, dye and artificial/synthetic colorants. The farm uses low stocking densities of approximately 98% water to 2% fish. |
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FlavorNatural Farm Raised King Salmon have almost the same high fat content as Wild King Salmon, which means it has a similar taste. It is rich and buttery with large, moist flake. |
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Dietary InformationNatural Farm Raised King Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and protein. |
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AppearanceThe meat looks like Wild King Salmon with a red color. Our Natural Farm Raised King Salmons get their color from their feed and are free of artificial/synthetic colors and dyes. |
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FormNatural Farm Raised King Salmon are available as whole head-on and fillets. |
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PreparationKing Salmon can be baked, broiled, grilled, poached or smoked. |
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SubstitutionOther Salmon and Rainbow Trout can substitute for Natural Farm Raised King Salmon. |
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HandlingFresh King Salmon should be refrigerated at 30-34 degrees F. Whole fish should be surrounded with fresh ice in a perforated pan which allows any water to drain away from the product for maximum shelf life. Never directly ice a King Salmon fillet. Filleted product should be stored in a sealed plastic container and surrounded with ice. |
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Pricing ScaleNatural Farm Raised King Salmon is, generally, a little cheaper than Wild King Salmon. Due to market and currency fluctuations, please contact your Seattle Fish Company of New Mexico associate for up-to-date market information, availability and current pricing information. |
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Shelf LifeFresh whole King Salmon which has been handled and stored properly should retain optimum quality for 4-5 days. Once the fish is filleted, product should be used within 2-3 days. |