Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), also known as silver salmon due to its bright silver sides, is a species of salmon originally from the Pacific Northwest, but in also farm raised in ocean pens in southern Chile.

A few unique characteristics of coho salmon are listed below:

• Size: Coho are medium-sized, typically weighing 6–12 pounds and measure 24–30 inches. They’re smaller than chinook (king) salmon but larger than pink or sockeye salmon and similar in size to farmed Atlantic salmon.

• Flavor & Texture: Coho salmon has a rich, mild flavor with firm, medium-fat flesh. It has a mild but slightly bolder flavor profile as compared to famed Atlantic salmon. When compared to farmed Atlantic salmon, this product features a darker reddish orange meat, rich in oils which makes the product ideal for grilling, smoking or roasting.

If you’re choosing salmon for a dish, coho is a great balance between flavor and fat content. Empire’s Treasure Coho salmon portions are available in 4-, 6- and 8-ounce portions, that are ready for an operator to serve as they need. One taste of this delicious fish and your customers will be hooked on the mild flavor profile and medium fat flesh. Operators will love the price-point, performance and versatility of this highly regarded protein.