Steelhead

Steelhead Flavor Scale

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Alternate Names

Steelhead Trout, Sea-run Rainbow Trout.  

Steelhead Flavor Profile

Steelhead Trout have orange flesh like Salmon, but the flavor is milder like a cross between salmon & trout.  The flesh has medium flakes and a tender texture.

Description

Steelhead are the sea-going Rainbow Trout.  All Rainbow Trout are part of the Salmon family.  Average weight is 8-11 Lbs, up to 40 Lbs. 

Typical Wholesale Products

Whole, Dressed, H&G, Filets 

Fresh Steelhead Availability

Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh.  Fresh wild Steelhead is seldom available due to concerns with its sustainability.  Fresh farmed Steelhead is available all year long.

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Steelhead Yield Factors 

Item	To Skn/On Fillets	To Skn/Off Fillets	Notes
Whole Head/On gutted	66% - 70%	60%
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Nutritional Information based upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving. * Calories/Calories from fat 237 * Protein grams  36 * Fat grams  9.3 * Saturated fat grams  2.7 * Sodium milligrams  60 * Cholesterol milligrams  101 * Omega-3 grams 1.5

 

Additional Resources:

NOAA/Steelhead	Seafood Watch