Suk-kegh means red fish. The sockeye, also called red or blueback salmon, is among the smaller of the seven Pacific salmon species, but their succulent, bright-orange meat is prized above all others.

Also called red salmon, sockeye salmon is stronger in flavor and ... Pink salmon are usually canned. The wild-caught fish ...

King salmon flesh varies depending on its environment, while sockeye salmon has bright red flesh ... You can buy it frozen, canned, or in a pouch — if it's labeled properly.