King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
帝王三文魚
King salmon is a distinct species of the salmonid family, which also contains Atlantic salmon and trout. New Zealand is the source of close to half the world's supply of king salmon, which is known as chinook in North America.
Oily and high in omega-3, our king salmon can be prepared in a variety of ways. Our favourite dish is teriyaki salmon, made with a moreish teriyaki sauce infused with kaffir lime leaf. Or try it baked with dill and lemon sauce, served raw as sashimi.
Nutritional Information
(figures are for a 100g serving)
Energy277kcal
Total fat13g
Sodium60mg
Protein15.1g
Carbohydrates0g
Omega-3100mg
Seasonality
Catch Area
Catch Method(s)
Farm-reared in glacial waters
Sustainability
As all commercially sourced king salmon in New Zealand is raised in farms, there are no applicable quotas. Sustainability of supply is ensured by industry-leading practices that have been recognised by bodies such as Seafood Watch and BAP to place New Zealand's salmon industry as the world leader in raising salmon in an environmentally-friendly way.