Sockeye salmon is the species from which we derive red salmon. The name sockeye is an anglicization of a Native American term meaning “red fish.” However, pink salmon refers to the common name ...

King salmon flesh varies depending on its environment, while sockeye salmon has bright red flesh. Pink and chum salmon are typically lighter in hue. The season can also be a clue as to what kind ...

First, says Roberts, it's important to know that Coho, Sockeye, and King salmon species differ in their fat content. “Coho is the leanest, which can make it dry out faster, and King the fattiest,” she ...