Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

King (Chinook) Salmon

Off

Flavor: High fat, buttery, rich.

Type

seafood

Peak Months

Jun, Jul

Season Window

May → Sep

Flavor & uses

High fat, buttery, rich.

Roast on the bone, slow grill, crudo with acid.

Storage

Keep on ice; use within 2 days.

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Phase: Off

Peak: Jun, Jul

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