Sockeye or Red
O. nerka, Sockeye, Red, Blueback

The second most abundant Alaska Salmon species is Red Sockeye with its distinctive, deep red flesh color that is retained throughout the cooking process.

• Prized for its deep red flesh, color retention, distinctive flavor and firm texture.
• Average weight is approximately six pounds and can grow to almost three feet in length.
• Most often served in upscale restaurants.
• Alaska Sockeye Salmon are marketed as whole fish, steaks, fillets and canned.
• Most valuable and abundant of the Alaska Salmon.

Nutritional Information

Five Species > King, Sockeye, Coho, Pink, Keta