Sockeye or Red salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka. Often called the “shy” salmon, the sockeye is perhaps the most mysterious of the five pacific salmon. They are usually found in huge numbers and can turn even the smallest creek into a highway of fish swimming back and forth. The red salmon has long been Alaska’s most valuable … Read more
Perfectly savory with just the right amount of heat, this grilled blackened salmon is the best dinner around. It’s simple to make and only takes 30 minutes, so it’s a great choice for this week’s meal plan. For seafood lovers, blackened salmon fresh off the grill is a downright treat When that tender salmon gets … Read more
Salmon is one of the most versatile and delicious types of fish. It’s packed with flavor, and it’s also incredibly good for you. In fact, salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other essential nutrients. This Perfect 8-Minute Broiled Salmon is a great dish to make for a dinner party or … Read more
My easy slow roasted salmon recipe is meltingly tender and seasoned with fresh lemon zest and black pepper. This low-and-slow method is the best way to cook salmon that turns out perfect every time!. This recipe makes cooking salmon easy and gives you plenty of time to make side dishes. Salmon is one of the … Read more
Sockeye salmon, with its deep red color and rich flavor, is one of the most popular salmon varieties. When cooked properly, it has a tender texture and moist interior that makes it a delicious weeknight dinner or elegant entree One of the easiest ways to cook sockeye salmon is broiling. With just a simple preparation, … Read more
Cajun salmon is a flavorful fish dish that comes together in a flash. With just a few simple ingredients like paprika garlic thyme and cayenne, you can transform fresh salmon fillets into an easy weeknight meal. And the combination of crispy seared edges with tender, flaky salmon interior is irresistible. In this article, I’ll walk … Read more
One of my wonderful readers recently asked for more fish recipes. When I got to the store, I saw this pretty, fatty salmon and my mouth started to water. I had planned to cook cod or some other type of fish I had never cooked before. …but I’ll be doing more fish in the future, … Read more
One of the most popular and tasty fish to catch and eat is salmon. It’s great for grilling, smoking, poaching, and baking because it has a rich, fatty texture. But salmon doesn’t store as well as leaner fish because it has a lot of oil in it. Fresh salmon only stays good for a few … Read more
Do you know how long fresh salmon can stay in the fridge? Knowing how to store fresh, frozen, canned, thawed, smoked, or even marinated salmon can make all the difference in how safely you can enjoy it. We’ve all been there. You buy that beautiful filet of fresh, bright red salmon with the best intentions … Read more
This season, Fish Facts is a regular part of the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report. It’s where we learn more about fish science, ecology, and research, and it’s also where we swim the salmon life cycle from the ocean to their home streams and rivers. Young sockeye, also known as smolt, eat zooplankton in fresh water … Read more