Pink Salmon
flaky & delicate fillets
If flaky and unassertive is what you’re after (and many folks are) then pink salmon is a natural choice. The lions-share of this fish goes to the canned market but more and more of the choicest catch is being filleted for the home cook & restaurants. Pink is a nice change-up to the richer sockeye and like all salmon, it’s simply healthy.
Flavors:
tender, delicate, mild
Textures:
small flake, lightly colored
Pairings:
Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache
Fish Facts:
Pink salmon have the shortest lifespan of all the Pacific salmon found in North America. They mature and complete their entire life cycle in two years.

Serving Size: | 4 oz. |
Calories: | 140 |
Calories form Fat: | 45 |
Protein: | 23 g |
Fat: | 5 g |
Saturated Fat: | 1 g |
Sodium: | 85 mg |
Cholesterol: | 50 mg |
Iron: | 2% |
Calcium: | 0% |
