13 reviews for Trader Joe’s Sockeye Salmon Reviews
Rated 1 out of 5
Devin Prutsman –
I’m not a fan of this canned salmon at all. It’s mushy and littered with both bones and skin. I know the canning process softens the bones to make them edible but I couldn’t get past the mouth feel. The skin isn’t such a big deal; I actually enjoy salmon skin most of the time. I think it just weirded me out along with the bones and mushy texture.
I guess I was expecting it to be more like the bulk pack of canned salmon I bought from a warehouse club whose Signature brand is named after Kirkland, Washington. Their’s is boneless, skinless, and the meat has a more firm texture.
I guess not every product can be a winner to every customer. This will only be the second time in more than a decade where I’ll be using Trader Joe’s very generous return policy.
No hard feelings; I still love ya Trader Joe’s!
Rated 4 out of 5
N. Reid –
I like it!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Keith Markman –
I love that the TJ sockeye salmon has skin bones. They contain nutrients that are not found in the rest of the salmon. All I have to do is mash it up with a fork, and voila the skin and bones are mixed in. This is my go to fish for salads. Tuna, which is much more widely used for salads, contains a higher degree of mercury, whereas salmon does not.
Rated 1 out of 5
Trader Joe –
Tons of bones, it’s gross. Costcos variant is significantly better! Never buying this disgusting excuse of salmon again.
Rated 1 out of 5
Naviidex –
Tons of vertebrae and bones!! Not edible!!! Disgusting
Rated 5 out of 5
VivaR –
Very good canned sockeye salmon. I’ve tried a number of different brands and this ranks amongst the best. Good texture, good color and very good flavor. (note- It’s supposed to have a skin and bones, in fact they contribute greatly to its nutrition. If you don’t like that you need to buy skinless and boneless canned salmon but don’t
Give a poor rating because it contains them.)
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Hands down the best canned salmon I’ve had. Don’t be scared off by the bones and skin…this is supposed to have them in there and one of the reasons I continue to buy it.
Rated 5 out of 5
Monica –
This is the best most nutritious canned salmon available-(YES, the soft bones contribute calcium and the bits of skin contain higher amounts of Onegas-3s than the flesh-so it’s ALL GOOD. Just mix it all in together and you’re set!. And on top of that, it’s LESS EXPENSIVE per ounce than other brands! Thank you Trader Joe’s!
Rated 5 out of 5
Lafaun –
So glad I found this “old fashioned” canned salmon, i.e., with a bit of bones and skin, since those things add greatly to the nutritious profile of the product. That’s the canned salmon I grew up with and enjoyed in my Mon’s salmon cakes. I remember asking her “Aren’t you going to take out the bones?” And she said, “No. You just mix it in. It’s good for you.” Also, I find this salmon to be luscious and oily so I can eat it straight out the can with bo dressing of any sort. Enjoy!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sam –
Excellent flavor, great price. I always have a few cans on hand at home.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steven B –
It’s good! Great taste & texture for canned product. Yes it has bits of skin & bone, which is why I bought this specific one, but it would be nice if they made it clearer that it contains them.
Rated 5 out of 5
Amanda –
LOVE that it contains the skin and bones – they’re edible (hardly noticeable when mixed in) and super nutrient dense.
Rated 3 out of 5
Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Salmon in Virgin Olive Oil –
No page for “Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Salmon in Virgin Olive Oil”?
This is the closest so… I thought this would be the winner of canned smoked fish but sadly though soaked in olive oil the meat while not dry, was mushy and didn’t have much flavor. I really wanted to like it.
At least it made for a quick lunch of brown rice and spinach I’d probably go for tuna next time.
Devin Prutsman –
I’m not a fan of this canned salmon at all. It’s mushy and littered with both bones and skin. I know the canning process softens the bones to make them edible but I couldn’t get past the mouth feel. The skin isn’t such a big deal; I actually enjoy salmon skin most of the time. I think it just weirded me out along with the bones and mushy texture.
I guess I was expecting it to be more like the bulk pack of canned salmon I bought from a warehouse club whose Signature brand is named after Kirkland, Washington. Their’s is boneless, skinless, and the meat has a more firm texture.
I guess not every product can be a winner to every customer. This will only be the second time in more than a decade where I’ll be using Trader Joe’s very generous return policy.
No hard feelings; I still love ya Trader Joe’s!
N. Reid –
I like it!!!
Keith Markman –
I love that the TJ sockeye salmon has skin bones. They contain nutrients that are not found in the rest of the salmon. All I have to do is mash it up with a fork, and voila the skin and bones are mixed in. This is my go to fish for salads. Tuna, which is much more widely used for salads, contains a higher degree of mercury, whereas salmon does not.
Trader Joe –
Tons of bones, it’s gross. Costcos variant is significantly better! Never buying this disgusting excuse of salmon again.
Naviidex –
Tons of vertebrae and bones!! Not edible!!! Disgusting
VivaR –
Very good canned sockeye salmon. I’ve tried a number of different brands and this ranks amongst the best. Good texture, good color and very good flavor. (note- It’s supposed to have a skin and bones, in fact they contribute greatly to its nutrition. If you don’t like that you need to buy skinless and boneless canned salmon but don’t
Give a poor rating because it contains them.)
Anonymous –
Hands down the best canned salmon I’ve had. Don’t be scared off by the bones and skin…this is supposed to have them in there and one of the reasons I continue to buy it.
Monica –
This is the best most nutritious canned salmon available-(YES, the soft bones contribute calcium and the bits of skin contain higher amounts of Onegas-3s than the flesh-so it’s ALL GOOD. Just mix it all in together and you’re set!. And on top of that, it’s LESS EXPENSIVE per ounce than other brands! Thank you Trader Joe’s!
Lafaun –
So glad I found this “old fashioned” canned salmon, i.e., with a bit of bones and skin, since those things add greatly to the nutritious profile of the product. That’s the canned salmon I grew up with and enjoyed in my Mon’s salmon cakes. I remember asking her “Aren’t you going to take out the bones?” And she said, “No. You just mix it in. It’s good for you.” Also, I find this salmon to be luscious and oily so I can eat it straight out the can with bo dressing of any sort. Enjoy!
Sam –
Excellent flavor, great price. I always have a few cans on hand at home.
Steven B –
It’s good! Great taste & texture for canned product. Yes it has bits of skin & bone, which is why I bought this specific one, but it would be nice if they made it clearer that it contains them.
Amanda –
LOVE that it contains the skin and bones – they’re edible (hardly noticeable when mixed in) and super nutrient dense.
Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Salmon in Virgin Olive Oil –
No page for “Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Salmon in Virgin Olive Oil”?
This is the closest so… I thought this would be the winner of canned smoked fish but sadly though soaked in olive oil the meat while not dry, was mushy and didn’t have much flavor. I really wanted to like it.
At least it made for a quick lunch of brown rice and spinach I’d probably go for tuna next time.