Salmon

It's no wonder salmon is so popular. It has great flavor, a meaty texture, and scads of nutrition, from great protein levels to healthy fats. Salmon is, perhaps, too popular for its own good, as what was once a luxury fish has gone everyday and mainstream. Fear not! I'm not going to tell you not to eat salmon, I'm just going to suggest that you learn a bit about the fish so you know not all salmon are created equal. Discover sustainable sources for wild-caught salmon, as well as great ways to cook it, below.

How to Cook Salmon
You've gone to the trouble of buying quality fish, don't ruin it with shoddy cooking. Make use of great salmon with these easy recipes.

Types of Pacific Salmon
See the five types of wild-caught salmon available fresh, frozen, smoked, or canned in the U.S.

Fresh versus Frozen Salmon
Is fresh salmon always better than frozen salmon? Learn the surprising answer.

King Salmon (a.k.a. Chinook Salmon)
Learn about the biggest, richest salmon on the market.

Sockeye Salmon
Learn about the most salmon-tasting salmon and how to cook it.

Copper River Salmon
Gets the facts - not just the fuss - about Copper River Salmon.

How to Make Gravlax
Gravlax - or cold-cured salmon – is surprisingly easy to make at home with this recipe.

Grilled Miso Salmon
This Grilled Miso Salmon is easy and crowd pleasing – just drizzle on a simply mixture of miso, soy sauce, and sake or sherry and grill.

Grilled Salmon
Grilling salmon is easy - as long as you follow a few simple steps.

Salmon Cakes
These Salmon Cakes are a delicious way to use leftover cooked salmon.

Smoked Salmon on the Grill
See how to make smoked salmon on the grill.

True Smoked Salmon
Make real smoked salmon - no smoker required!

Where to Buy Wild-Caught Salmon
These sources sell sustainably fished, wild-caught salmon from West Coast fishermen and fishing families.

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