New Zealand King Salmon

Big Glory Bay King Salmon is responsibly farmed in the remote, pristine waters of Big Glory Bay, located in New Zealand’s Stewart Island region. Known for its vibrant orange flesh, high natural fat content, and exceptionally tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s a standout in raw and cooked applications alike.

Harvested daily and free of additives and antibiotics, this sashimi-grade salmon is trusted by discerning chefs worldwide for its flavor, texture, and origin integrity.

Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
regional nicknames
Chinook Salmon, King Salmon, Big Glory Bay Salmon

Product Details

product format

Fresh, Raw

cut

Fillets, Whole (gilled & gutted)

Size

3-4, 4-5, 5-6, and 6+ kg average

country of origin

New Zealand

catch method

Farm-Raised with Care: Raised in cold, clean, oxygen-rich waters with low pen density, this salmon is naturally protected from disease, while humane stunning, careful processing, and chilled export handling ensure premium quality and low environmental impact.

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Species highlights

Exceptional Flavor & Texture

Buttery, rich, and clean taste with a delicate finish; tender, silky mouthfeel that shines especially in raw applications.

Nutritional Benefits

King Salmon (Chinook) with naturally high levels of healthy fats and omega-3s, prized for its deep orange color.

Purity & Integrity

Gilled and gutted at harvest, with no added water, salt, antibiotics, or hormones—ensuring unmatched product integrity.

Fresh & Sashimi-Grade

Delivered fresh, never frozen, and sashimi-grade for safe, premium raw preparations.

Responsibly Raised

Cultivated in low-density pens in the pristine, cold, oxygen-rich waters of Big Glory Bay, New Zealand.

Responsible Sourcing

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
A+ Sustainable Aquaculture NZ approved suppliers
Ocean-based farming with continuous environmental monitoring
Farms operate under New Zealand’s rigorous aquaculture regulations
Seafood watch: green

Traceability

End-to-end traceability from hatchery to harvest

Delicious Details

Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.

Flavor Notes

Rich, buttery, and subtly sweet

Clean ocean flavor

Excellent depth when raw or gently cooked

Texture

Extremely tender and delicate

Silky

Ideal for raw, gently cooked, or smoked applications

Ideal Preparations

Raw

Cured or Torched

Poached

Sous vide

Pan-seared

Roasted

Smoked

Culinary uses
across cuisines

Restaurant-Style Pan Seared Salmon

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Once Upon a Chef

A restaurant-style pan-seared salmon with a crisp, golden exterior and tender, juicy center, simply seasoned and cooked in olive oil.

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Salmon Crudo with Citrus Soy Dressing

Cuisine Type
Italian
Source
Legally Healthy Blonde

Delicate salmon crudo dressed with citrus, olive oil, fresh herbs, and sea salt.

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Baked Salmon

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Well Plated

A simple, healthy oven-baked salmon in foil with garlic, lemon, herbs, and olive oil that turns out tender and flaky every time.

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Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard and Pecan-Panko Crust

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Once Upon a Chef

A quick and flavorful American baked salmon with a sweet honey-mustard glaze and crunchy pecan-panko crust.

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