Buying high-quality salmon requires attention to the specific variety, its source, and physical indicators of freshness.
Mostly farmed; known for a milder flavor, orange-pink flesh, and a buttery, fatty texture.
Different types of salmon offer distinct flavors and textures, which should guide your purchase based on how you plan to cook it.
Alaskan wild salmon runs typically occur in early summer, which is often when prices are most competitive for fresh wild varieties.