What to do with canned salmon?

CorneliusPhoton

jgnickel wrote: »

CorneliusPhoton wrote: »

I think you have to live in a few very specific places to get truly fresh wild salmon.

I prefer a previously frozen sockeye filet over canned, but I buy both. There is a species of wild Alaskan salmon called "pink salmon" (humpback), not to be confused with the farmed Atlantic salmon that needs added coloring. Canned wild pink salmon seems to be cheaper and more readily available in my area than canned red. I suspect it is due to overfishing of the sockeye. I would like to see the nutritional differences between the 2 species.

here is a link to the nutritional difference. Pink is lower in fat and calories. Here in Alaska, the Sockeye is sought after by sportsmen since the meat is more similar in taste and color to King salmon, but lower in fat. the pink is something that we typically don't go after unless it is to can, since the meat tends to be softer and less flavorful than Reds(sockeye). personally I freeze all of my red salmon and if I end up with pink it will be canned. It tastes better that way. But most people here don't waste time on pink salmon.

http://skipthepie.org/finfish-and-shellfish-products/fish-salmon-sockeye-raw/compared-to/fish-salmon-pink-raw/

Thanks! The nutritional differences don't seem very significant to me, though the lower omega-6 and higher vitamin K on the pink sort of stands out. Then again, I focus on different micros depending on the time of day. I have heard others on other forums say that they consider the pink pretty much "junk." I happen to have a can of each in the closet. Maybe a side-by-side taste test is in order. Thanks again for providing the link.

onsickmom

Put some in a whole wheat pita wrap....Add lettuce tomato avocado..Things you like..makes a great meal

onsickmom

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ndj1979

crazyravr wrote: »

ndj1979 wrote: »

_BrewingAZ_ wrote: »

Throw it away and get fresh salmon for the grill.

i will second this...

Again, please go ahead and find me this magical fresh, wild salmon. And again I would eat a wild canned sockeye over a farmed "fresh" pink salmon anyday.

its called a fish market...but I guess those only exist in magical lands far, far away ...

SbetaK

Canned salmon recipes-go to this webpage and select the Canned/Pouched salmon.

http://recipes.alaskaseafood.org/

Pink (humpback) salmon is not "junk" as someone posted. A pink salmon is just as tasty as trout or steelhead. For those with access to fresh salmon, a fresh grilled pink is delicious. There are many companies in Alaska and the Pacific NW that market fresh-frozen and canned wild salmon. Google it.

fluffernubber

Canned salmon is FANTASTIC for salmon patties/burgers. It's an extremely versatile food, not to mention cheap, but I prefer the burger route. (You can also totally do tuna salad, but switch in the salmon for the tuna.)

You'd just make sure to remove the "spine" from the salmon meat in the can, then put the meat in a bowl, mix with an egg, some garlic/onion powder, lemon juice, crushed up crackers (bread crumbs or oats will also do), salt/pepper to taste, and then it should be the right consistency to shape into patty shape with your hands. Then just toss it in a little bit of seasoned flour and cook it off in a pan.

It's great on its own, but on a whole wheat bun with a lot of crispy lettuce and some lemon tartar sauce it's super good. Trust me, I've been making this recipe for years.

CorneliusPhoton

fluffernubber wrote: »

Canned salmon is FANTASTIC for salmon patties/burgers. It's an extremely versatile food, not to mention cheap, but I prefer the burger route. (You can also totally do tuna salad, but switch in the salmon for the tuna.)

You'd just make sure to remove the "spine" from the salmon meat in the can, then put the meat in a bowl, mix with an egg, some garlic/onion powder, lemon juice, crushed up crackers (bread crumbs or oats will also do), salt/pepper to taste, and then it should be the right consistency to shape into patty shape with your hands. Then just toss it in a little bit of seasoned flour and cook it off in a pan.

It's great on its own, but on a whole wheat bun with a lot of crispy lettuce and some lemon tartar sauce it's super good. Trust me, I've been making this recipe for years.

Nothing wrong with leaving the bones in there. They are soft and edible. Calcium.

bininj

I melt butter in the pan then add canned salmon and cream, and sometimes a cheese slice. Stir very gently till heated through. Serve with black ground pepper. My husband has it over fettuccine. I have it straight on the plate. Yum

merchantmarine

Throw it in the trash

MistressPi

pdxwine wrote: »

I can easily buy wild salmon here, in Oregon. But I get your point, so much fish is farmed and filled with colorants.

crazyravr wrote: »

cedder1 wrote: »

Buy fresh!

I challange you to walk into a store today and buy me a piece of fresh, not farmed, not frozen salmon. Go. If you do, $100 on your way. I am serious.

As far as using the canned salmon, it is great in casseroles, salads, soups...anywhere you may use canned tuna. I always keep a can of salmon in my house (as well as jars of local tuna). I use them from time to time, and they are here in case I need them (power outage or our pending subduction zone earthquake).

I can also easily buy fresh, wild salmon here - at least part of the year. But I also live in the Pacific Northwest. The best value is the whole fish, which the meat departments will fillet or cut into steaks for you. Then you can freeze some for later.

mylifeisbeautiful

I like to make garlicky yogurt and cucumber tzadziki to serve with salmon patties and pita

robinjackson74

I use canned salmon for salmon patties. We serve them over grits with a lemon sauce. Yum!!

new1eaf

Same here ... Salmon patties.

sgt1372

I usually just open the can, pour the water out (never buy oil packed), pour some EVOO on it, top it w/freshly ground pepper and then eat it straight out of the can as a snack w/some saltine crackers.

I do the same w/tuna unless I'm making a sandwich or noodle casserole w/it. That's all I ever use the canned stuff for. Fresh (or fresh frozen) that's another matter.

ibboykin

I agree with others, toss the can and go fresh. With that said, fresh or canned, a plain salmon patty can be boring. Try a nice vinegarette to top it.
Serve the patty on a bed of fresh baby spinach.

Vinegarette

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp unprocesssd honey
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

allthatgliitters

We have salmon pasta here... just cook some wholewheat pasta and peas, drain then add salmon, cream cheese, olives, dill and pepper... amazing!