Wild Alaskan king (chinook) salmon is even higher in omega-3-rich oil than other Salmon species, making it supremely rich and succulent. Ours is line-caught by hand for optimal quality
Our random-weight offering contains 5 lbs of skinless-boneless portions of varying sizes, with approximately 14 individually packaged portions per box.
Note: Your package may include smaller tail sections – which cook quickly and are ideal for smaller appetites – and white, red, and or "marbled" king portions, which are similar in flavor, texture, and omega-3 content.
Alaska King Salmon naturally exhibit a red, white, or marbled red-white coloration, due to variations in the amounts of red pigment (astaxanthin) they absorb from the tiny marine animals in their diet.
King salmon nutrition In addition to ample protein, king salmon provide three beneficial natural food factors in abundance ... amounts are per 6 oz portion, and will vary annually and by harvest location:
Omega-3s – About 3,319mg of omega-3 EPA+DHA, or 6 to 13 times more than the minimum daily EPA+DHA intake recommended by most world health authorities (250-500mg).
Vitamin D3 – About 400 IU in the optimal D3 form, which is more than most other fish, and more than any fortified food, approaching the child-to-adult US RDA of 600 IU.
Astaxanthin – About 1.49 mg (red king). This red-orange pigment is a carotenoid-class nutrient with unique health benefits. Astaxanthin content varies by color: Red king portions have the most while ivory king portions have the least.
Wild Alaskan King (Chinook) Salmon top all wild species for fat and omega-3 content, and is very rich in vitamin D.
Storage
Keep frozen at or below 0° F (-18° C). Vacuum-sealed fish held under these conditions should retain its quality for at least six to 12 months. Shellfish and lean white fish (halibut, cod) generally have a longer freezer life than fatty fish (salmon, tuna, sablefish).
NOTE: Seafood stored in frost-free freezers should be used within 3 months.
Thawing instructions Thaw under refrigeration at or below 38 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius). Before thawing, puncture or remove packaging.
For quick-thawing, place frozen package in cool water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, just until contents are flexible. Once thawed, immediately cook or refrigerate (if refrigerating, puncture package). Prior to cooking, do not allow fish to reach temperatures above 38 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius).
Cooking and serving tips
Rinse fish quickly in cold, clean water.
Cook in a medium-hot lightly oiled pan, under a broiler, or on the grill for 7-8 minutes, until only the very center is still translucent.
Remove fish from heat and let it “self-cook” another two to three minutes, until just cooked through to center before serving.
NOTE: It is perfectly safe and healthful to serve our fish raw or partly cooked, because flash-freezing has rendered it 100% sushi-safe.
Enliven your fish entree with seasonings such as Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade Mix or other herb-spice blends.
Add the seasonings of your choice to a little olive oil and marinate the fish, refrigerated, for 30-60 minutes or overnight. Or, simply mist fish lightly with olive oil or macadamia nut oil and dust with seasonings before cooking.
Nutrition
Facts King Salmon Serving Size 6 oz. (170g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
Calories from Fat 160
% Daily
Value*
Total
Fat 18g
27%
Saturated
Fat 5g
26%
Trans
Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 85mg
28%
Sodium 80mg
3%
Total
Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary
Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 34g
Vitamin A 15% • Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 4% • Iron 2% Omega-3s 3830 EPA 1714mg DHA 1605mg
* Percent Daily Values
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your calorie needs.
