Smoked King Salmon

Smoked King Salmon is a luxurious dish featuring the prized Chinook salmon, renowned for its rich, buttery flesh. The fish is typically cured with a blend of salt and sugar, then cold-smoked over wood chips like alder or applewood, a technique perfected in the Pacific Northwest of North America.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is an excellent source of high-quality protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, while being virtually carbohydrate-free. A typical 3-ounce serving provides around 100-150 calories, along with significant amounts of vitamin D, selenium, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	550 mg
Vitamin D	17 mcg
Vitamin B12	4.8 mcg
Selenium	40 mcg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	2.2 g
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg

Per 1 fillet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

King Salmon is the largest of the Pacific salmon species, and its high fat content makes it uniquely suited for smoking, resulting in a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Culturally, it holds great importance for Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest as a traditional food source and ceremonial item.