salmon

amymeenieminymo

I'm not a fish eater, but I just read an article on MSN listing salmon as one of seven foods every woman must eat, and the picture looked pretty darn good.

So maybe I'll try it.....question is, how do you buy it? Does it come packaged up in the meat section (seriously, I've never bought fish except tuna in a can). Is it expensive? How do you cook it? Can you grill it? Any good recipies?

I'd be really happy if I tried it and liked it, not only for my health but my boyfriend. He isn't exactly the picture of health, so if I could serve fish once a week I would feel a lot better about his ticker and cholesterol and all that good stuff.

SusieSonshine

Make sure to smell the fish before buying. If it smells "fishy" it isn't fresh. Buy only wild caught fish. I didn't check to see where you live, but I get my frozen fish from Trader Joe's; it's flash-frozen. And I get my fresh fish from Costco and Fresh & Easy. The best is fresh off the boat!

There are tons of recipes online for cooking/baking/broiling/bbq'ing fish, and in particular salmon, so check those out!! Fish falls apart easily as it cooks, so using the recommended tools is necessary. Don't overcook fish; it will get dry.



All the best! :flowerforyou:

Ileanak

I will say... I have tried Salmon cooked almost every way (smoking, grilling, baking etc) and cannot stand it cooked. the fish takes on a flavor and smell I don't like...

but...


It is may favorite form of sashimi (raw....sushi). If you find the flavor is too strong, I recommend you go to a good sushi restaurant and place an order of salmon nigiri (1 piece of fish on a bit of rice) or salmon sashimi (fish without rice) and give it a try!

Salmon sashimi is my favorite food, hands down

ileana

tayner

I am not a big fish eater unfortunately, but I do love salmon patties.

You can buy salmon in pouches like tuna or in the can, but the stuff sold like tuna is all flesh, no bones or skin...

take it, mix it with a few bread crumbs, an egg, some chopped celery, bell pepper, green onion, and form them into patties and brown on both sides in a tiny bit of olive oil or even cooking spray, until they are crispy on the outside and hot throughout...

I have eaten them just like that with a little bit of spicy mayo (miracle whip light with some hot chili oil), and sometimes I even make them into *hamburgers* with lettuce and tomato on a bun....

very tasty!

chantybear

I work at a fish shop where I live.

I agree with an earlier poster, if it smells 'fishy' it is no good. Frozen fish is fine, but if you want the best/freshest find a fish shop in your area. I used to buy highliner's salmon filets (skinless+boneless) in a 4 pack. Bake them for about 18-20 minutes from frozen in a 425 degree oven. I like to put a mixture of spices on top: curry, pepper, thai garlic, italian spice...and what ever else sounds good. It is really yummy! Most fish you grill for about 4-5 minutes each side, you can always check the doneness of it by pressing on the fish, and if it bounces back it is cooked. Sashimi is awesome! But I recommend you only buy it from a sushi place, if new to seafood.

P.S I find canned salmon disgusting..(only my opinion though!)

Lola1987

haha I just had salmon like five minutes ago for dinner, I adore it and I'm not a big fish eater at all!
I know here in Ireland it's very easy to find in the supermarket, they usually have salmon darnes(like a fillet) in packets in the meat section. Don't get farmed salmon though, always get wild salmon.

It's very simple to cook. What I do is put it in the oven on a baking tray loosely wrapped in tinfoil with a tiny bit of butter and sprinkle some black pepper and herbs on it, absolutely gorgeous. Don't overcook it though.

Definately worth a try

bwilton77

I tried salmon for the first time last week and loved it. I bought it frozen from the supermarket it came in a freezer pak with 5 fillets. It is called Sea best wild caught salmon. It's nice because it is already divided into individual portions. I put one cup rice and 2 1/3 cup water in a deep pan cooked uncovered until boiled then turned heat down and covered cook an additional 10 min. place salmon ontop of rice cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily. Pair with a vegetable and top with light soy sauce and garlic. This is delicious. Good Luck.:flowerforyou:

cc_campbell81

I am so glad someone asked this question. I have been wondering the same thing. I also am not a fish eater (except fried catfish- not the healthiest choice!). My question is does anyone have cooking tips?

Kristi82

I buy fresh fillets, put a few slices of lemon on it, put it skin down on the bbq. Cooks very fast, depending on the thickness. Sooooo good and easy!

jlefton1212

I like to marinate it in some low sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. I just let it marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes or so, and then grill it. It's very tasty!

AshliColon

Great advice from everyone who said to pick wild salmon! I live in Alaska and get to enjoy it as fresh as it gets. If you are curious about the different types of salmon (my favs are Sockeye and King), you might want to visit this website:

http://www.alaskaseafood.org/information/species/index.html

They also have many great recipes for all types of Alaska seafood.

-ash :flowerforyou: