Keta salmon also known as chum salmon or dog salmon is a fascinating fish surrounded by misconceptions. While not as glamorous as sockeye or king salmon, keta salmon offers exceptional nutrition, sustainability, and culinary versatility. This complete guide will uncover everything you need to know about this underrated salmon species. What Exactly is Keta Salmon? … Read more
The best smoked salmon recipe ever! This simple recipe uses a quick dry brine and hot smoking to make the salmon tender and flavorful (rather than making salmon jerky). And I’m not talking about lox, which uses cold-smoking techniques and a longer cure process. Discover how to make tender smoked salmon every time using this … Read more
The biggest salmon in the Columbia River are the Fall Chinook. They start coming into the river at the beginning of August, and the run is at its busiest in the middle to end of August. A lot of these fish are going to rivers that flow into the lower Columbia River, like the Cowlitz, … Read more
With vibrant coral-colored flesh pink salmon is one of the most affordable and abundant salmon species found in the Pacific Northwest. But its reputation has suffered as a lower-quality fish primarily used for canning and processing. So are pink salmon good to eat when fresh? Or should it be avoided in favor of pricier wild … Read more
Salmon burgers are juicy and flavor-packed thanks to a few simple tips and this easy recipe. If you put some Tzatziki sauce on top of these salmon patties, they taste great as a burger, on a bed of arugula and vegetables, or just by themselves. This salmon burger recipe is sure to become part of … Read more
Poaching salmon to tender, flaky perfection requires precision with the cooking temperature. While salmon can technically be poached anywhere from 140°F to 180°F, the ideal temperature range is between 160-170°F. Poaching in this zone yields salmon that is moist, succulent, and gently cooked through without becoming dry or overdone. As salmon lovers, we’ve experimented extensively … Read more
With just four ingredients and some cooking tips, you can make Smoked Salmon that is flaky and tastes great. This time of year I really put my smoker to the test. It probably gets used more than my grill. This recipe for Smoked Salmon is a favorite among my friends. Smoking salmon is so easy … Read more
The Salmon River in Pulaski, New York has a world class fishery for East Coast steelhead. The Salmon River in Pulaski, New York, is one of the most famous and well-known places to fish in the Northeast. It ranks with Montauk and Cape Cod in terms of the number of visitors who come to fish. … Read more
In 1956, pink salmon were accidentally brought into Lake Superior. They quickly established a population that spread across the Great Lakes and is still there today. Pink salmon in the Great Lakes are the only species known to live their whole lives in fresh water. Pink salmon are the smallest of the Pacific salmon found … Read more
Salmon is one of the most popular and nutritious fish available Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent source of protein, buying whole salmon can be a smart choice for any seafood lover However, finding a reliable place to purchase high-quality whole salmon can be tricky. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through … Read more