Even with all of the differing views on nutrition these days, I think everyone agrees that wild salmon is "good for you". Well, I guess not the vegans, but that is another issue. And YES! Fatty-licious Salmon is full of great things like omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin D!
It's important to source your salmon wisely. Wild Alaska salmon is the best choice for sustainable and pure salmon. Vital Choice is a family run fishery which provides pure and nutrient rich salmon and other seafood via mail. I highly recommend it for those seeking the best nutrients in their fish. The issue with farmed salmon is that they are fed some nasty oils and GMO grains (WHAT? why would fish eat grains!!??) and then you essentially are eating what seems to be like output from an oil refinery. YUCK. no thanks. I'm curious about Whole Foods Market's Farm Raised Salmon. Whole Foods has gone to great extents to make sure that their salmon is pure and clear of these oily nasties. Still, I would like to find a nutrient analysis of the difference between Wild Alaska Salmon and this high quality farm salmon. These farms are still treating the fish way differently than they would live out in the wild. Think "salmon swim upstream", not in round pens. There are even more differences between the quality and purity of wild Alaskan and the farm raised ones, some of which are described well in this article.
mmm but I love Salmon, and right now, the $20 + /lb for the real deal from Vital Choice is really high for my family. So this week I bent and bought the fancy farm raised stuff. I know, shock! horrer! But really, PLEASE, if you can, buy WILD ALASKA salmon, or stick with sardines (I'll write about those another time)
But regardless of where you get your salmon, a really easy way to cook a bunch of salmon and then use it throughout the 3 or so days ahead:
This is so delicious cold, the next day, either by itself or on a simple salad:
It's important to source your salmon wisely. Wild Alaska salmon is the best choice for sustainable and pure salmon. Vital Choice is a family run fishery which provides pure and nutrient rich salmon and other seafood via mail. I highly recommend it for those seeking the best nutrients in their fish. The issue with farmed salmon is that they are fed some nasty oils and GMO grains (WHAT? why would fish eat grains!!??) and then you essentially are eating what seems to be like output from an oil refinery. YUCK. no thanks. I'm curious about Whole Foods Market's Farm Raised Salmon. Whole Foods has gone to great extents to make sure that their salmon is pure and clear of these oily nasties. Still, I would like to find a nutrient analysis of the difference between Wild Alaska Salmon and this high quality farm salmon. These farms are still treating the fish way differently than they would live out in the wild. Think "salmon swim upstream", not in round pens. There are even more differences between the quality and purity of wild Alaskan and the farm raised ones, some of which are described well in this article.
mmm but I love Salmon, and right now, the $20 + /lb for the real deal from Vital Choice is really high for my family. So this week I bent and bought the fancy farm raised stuff. I know, shock! horrer! But really, PLEASE, if you can, buy WILD ALASKA salmon, or stick with sardines (I'll write about those another time)
But regardless of where you get your salmon, a really easy way to cook a bunch of salmon and then use it throughout the 3 or so days ahead:
1 Leek/Red Onion/Bulb of Fennel/2 Celery Stalks- sliced THIN
1 piece of salmon- however big you can manage (this one is about 2.5 lbs)
1/2 to 1 cup of white wine (or broth if you are avoiding the sugar)
1 lemon, sliced THIN
Scatter veggies in a baking dish
Put salmon on top
Arrange lemon slices nicely on that
Pour the wine over
salt and pepper
Bake at 350*F for about 20 minutes or until white stuff oozes out. Longer for thicker pieces and shorter for smaller ones.
This is so delicious cold, the next day, either by itself or on a simple salad:
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