Species Name:
Oncorhynchus gorbushaSustainability Rating:
Green – Best Choice
What:
Also known as humpies, pinks are the most abundant (and smallest) of the commercially harvested salmon species of the Pacific Northwest.
When:
Available canned year-round; Available fresh mid-summerWhere/How:
Where – Alaska
How – Wild caught; gill net, purse seine
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Characteristics
Keep in mind that pink salmon have the lowest fat content of the commercially harvested salmon species of the Pacific Northwest.
For Your Menu
Try pink salmon in a pasta dish, salad or in a chowder. It’s also great for salmon patties!
For Your Waitstaff
Customers love wild Alaska salmon and pink salmon is a way to get all the benefits of salmon at a more economical price.
For Your Retail Display
Steer your budget conscious wild-salmon lovers toward the pink salmon – it’s a great way for them to enjoy wild Alaska salmon without breaking the piggy bank!