Super-Premium Ivory King Salmon
What is King Salmon?
King salmon (also known as chinook) are the largest of the 5 Alaska salmon species with an average weight of 20 lbs and a length that can easily exceed 36 inches. Along with their size, they are known for their extraordinarily high omega-3 oil content. People tend to favor king salmon for their flavor profile, size, and omega-3 rich meat. They are a big fish with a robust and unique taste that provides a nutritional boost to your heart and brain health.
What is Ivory King Salmon?
You might associate king salmon with deep, red/orange colored colored meat, but did you know that about one in 20 king salmon have white meat? The deep red color comes from pigments in crustaceans in the salmons’ diet. Ivory king salmon have white meat due to an inability to process these pigments in their food. Some king salmon have more of a “marbled” texture, a combination of red and ivory colored meat. Though the red and ivory king are nutritionally identical, the ivory flesh is even more densely oiled than a standard king, resulting in a super-premium product with a buttery and lavish flavor.
Ivory King Salmon are a true delicacy. If you’re wondering why you haven’t seen or heard of them before, it’s because many fishermen keep these special fish for themselves when they catch one!
Nutrition
3.0 oz of Alaska King Salmon contains…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 1476 mg
Protein: 22 grams
Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg
Vitamin A: 130 mcg
Potassium: 430 mcg
Selenium: 40 mcg
Flavor & texture:
Deep red, ivory, or marbled color
Delicate, large, flakey meat
Rich flavor
Size:
Largest of 5 Alaska salmon species
Average weight: 20lbs
Average length: 36 inches
When and how is Shoreline’s King Salmon harvested?
In Alaska, king salmon is harvested in three different fisheries: gillnet, seine, and troll. Gillnet and seine fisheries harvest salmon using nets, while the troll fishery harvests salmon one at a time using hook and line. At Shoreline Wild Salmon, we maintain the highest quality king salmon by fishing with a hook and line harvesting method (trolling). Hook and line caught allows us to handle each salmon one at a time to preserve taste and texture. Did we mention that less than 10% of all Alaska salmon is troll caught? This means that we are providing our customers the highest quality Alaska salmon possible!
While king salmon can be harvested commercially during many months of the year, king salmon from Shoreline Wild Salmon are primarily harvested between July and September along the coast of Southeast Alaska.
You can examine the timeline for harvesting king salmon based on location and fishery with the graphic below.
How should I cook king salmon?
King salmon’s high oil content makes it a good candidate for grilling, baking, sautéing, or smoking. When it comes to seasoning, keep it simple. We love cooking king salmon with fresh herbs that highlight its fresh, rich flavor. Other times, a pinch of salt and pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice will do just the trick! If you’re looking for a new recipe to spice up your next meal, check out our featured recipes.
Why buy king salmon from Shoreline Wild Salmon?
Shoreline Wild Salmon offers a wild caught product with unmatched quality while also providing transparency into how its caught and where it comes from. Click the button below to shop for premium, hook and line caught Ivory King Salmon, which is available to ship in 5 lb and 10 lb increments, right to your door.