Salmon (salmon), also known as Samon or Salmon, scientific name salmon, mainly distributed in the northern Pacific Ocean and the northern regions of Europe, Asia and America. Salmon body side flat, back bulge, sharp teeth, scales fine, silver gray, spawning with orange stripes. Salmon meat is dense and tasty, with a pinkish color and elasticity. Salmon is most produced in Norway and has a great reputation. However, the best quality salmon comes from the Alaskan waters of the United States and the English waters of the United Kingdom. Salmon is one of the more commonly used fish ingredients in Western cuisine.