Salmon Recipes

Salmon travel thousands of miles during their lifetime. They are known to return to their birthplace to either create more salmon or die trying. Their life cycle can vary but due in part to the increase of farm raised salmon, this beautiful fish is typically available year-round in the supermarket.

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are important for brain function and development. The American Heart Association has recommended eating fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week because it may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

There are different varieties of fish that are known as salmon including sockeye, coho, and king salmon. King salmon and sockeye are generally preferred with king salmon typically being the most expensive. Whichever variety you choose, there are many salmon recipes available to satisfy your salmon craving.

How to cook salmon

by Rex Trulove

There are hundreds of recipes for salmon, many of them excellent. There are also many ways to prepare salmon for cooking. This all leads to the question of how to cook the salmon. The question isn't as simple as it sounds. Part of the reason is that... More>

Testimonies: Fishing for salmon in the Northwest

by Roger Fritz

I have not been fishing for salmon for nearly a decade now, but the truth about salmon fishing is that once you get your first taste of success at salmon fishing, you will be hooked for the rest of your life. My experiences with salmon fishing took ... More>

Recipes: Using canned salmon

by Angie Pollock

Canned salmon is as versatile as a can of tuna. Even better, canned salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and calcium. The difficulty sometimes is getting kids (and some adults) to try this flav...More>
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Recipes: Salmon patty

by Helen Suenaga

Salmon Patties are healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare. Salmon is one of the hardest seafood to cook properly, fortunately using the canned salmon suffices just as well in this recipe. After prepa...More>
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Recipes: Using canned salmon

by Roxan Finnell

We all the know the versatility of a can of tuna, but many of the same recipes and more can be done with canned salmon. If you've never seen the inside of a can of salmon it may be a bit overwhelming, but it is easy to prepare. There may be bits of ... More>

Recipes: Salmon patty balls

by Roumyana Demireva

There is no doubt that the salmon balls are tasty and very easy to be prepared. I often make them when I expect guests and every time everybody who once tastes salmon balls wants at least one more. I will write you my recipe and the way of preparing... More>

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Adding a glaze to a piece of salmon prior to cooking adds flavor. A simple salmon glaze can be made with honey, brown sugar, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a touch of dry mustard.

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Salmon is the perfect fish for sushi. It can be eaten raw or added with rice on nori (dried seaweed) and cut into rolls.

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Smoked salmon is one of the most popular ways people eat salmon in the US. Added to your favorite recipes, salmon can turn a simple dish into something exquisite.

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Quick Facts

Salmon is a low-calorie, high-protein food.

There are six species of Pacific salmon - Chinook (King), Chum, Sockeye (Red), Coho (Silver), and Pink, and Steelhead.

Almost all ocean-farmed salmon are raised in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sockeye and coho salmon are found year-round in freshwater.
Chinook can reach in excess of 90 pounds.

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