creekmom Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm getting a little sick of tilapia and would like to start eating more salmon. The problem is the taste- I really don't like salmon at all. Does anyone have a great recipe for salmon? Oh, and I keep hearing about wild and farm-raised salmon; is one supposed to be better for you? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Salmon has a strong flavor. I don't get excited about it, either, despite knowing what a nutritional powerhouse salmon is. With this exception: KULEBIAKA ! If any Russians pick up on this thread, maybe they will post a beloved family recipe. Until then, here are two from the Internet: http://www.russianfoods.com/recipes/item00266/default.asp http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/cookbook/2008/international-cuisine/kulebiaka.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Favorite, easiest and will help with the strong flavor if you don't like it! 1 Salmon, sliced into 2" fillets I bottle French dressing Arrange salmon fillets in 9x13 dish; pour dressing over til well-coated. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45-55 minutes, 350 degrees. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I broil the salmon with some olive oil brushed on it and herbs of choice sprinkled on top. After it's cooked, I use a fork to pull it apart into flaky bite-size pieces. We use it either hot or cold on top of greens, with chopped celery, grape tomatoes, fresh Parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing on top. The flavor of the dressing kills some of the salmon taste, if it's bothersome to you. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm bumping this in the hope that more people will post recipes for salmon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I found a great recipe on Ree's website when she was preoccupied with Nova Lox (GRIN) after a trip to NYC. Anyway...someone posted in the comments on her blog a recipe that was so simple. They layered 1/2" slices of orange under and over the layer of salmon fillets. The fish got some fresh nutmeg, some red wine and some orange juice to steam, and then baked the whole thing. It was pretty darn good. :) There were other variations of recipes I'd tried before. My family loves salmon patties (fried) as well. My DH makes them with mashed potatoes as the "base" of the patty, so it's as much a potato pancake as it is a salmon pattie. Check out www.thepioneerwoman.com/cooking for even more recipes in the comments on her Nova Lox threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 There were other variations of recipes I'd tried before. My family loves salmon patties (fried) as well. My DH makes them with mashed potatoes as the "base" of the patty, so it's as much a potato pancake as it is a salmon pattie. Would you share your dh's potato/salmon pattie recipe? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'd love to (we had them last night) but there is no recipe. He just mixes a bunch of stuff together. LOL! Seriously, leftover mashed potatoes, cans of salmon (usually 2 makes a lot), he uses crushed crackers, diced green onion, salt and pepper, egg (1 or 2, depending on how big a batch he's making)...a splash of milk if it's too dry, some cornmeal if it's too wet. :) Fries it up in olive oil until it's nice and crispy, about the size of a hamburger patty. Sometimes we eat them on buns. HTH! Sorry it's so vague. We cook like that a lot! (Vague, I mean...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My favorite is from a South Beach diet book. It is actually for orange roughy, but we like it better on the salmon. It has a strong flavor which is good if you don't like the flavor of salmon all that much. 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (we use a low sodium tamari) 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 tsp finely chopped (or crushed) garlic 1 lb salmon fillets preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all the ingredients except salmon in a small bowl. Put fish in an ovenproof casserole dish. Drizzle the marinade over the fish. When oven is preheated, bak for 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. I have also used this recipe on a plank on the grill. I marinate for about 15-20 minutes before putting on the soaked plank on the grill. We serve it over brown rice. About farm vs wild ... wild is definitely better for you. Farm raised is fed all sorts of junk not in their natural diet and the fish is often contaminated. Wild salmon is only fresh when in season, but is available frozen other times. Farm raised is available fresh all year or so. Atlantic salmon is the variety in farmed salmon. I thought I had read that several salmon fisheries were closed this year due to low counts. The price will be higher as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I like salmon, so I might not be the best person to ask but... My families absolute favorite salmon is this grilled salmon recipe. The sweet smokiness overcomes the salmon taste in my mind, but like I said, I like salmon. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Salmon-I/Detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I don't like fish, and I'm giving in to my urge to be impertinent: Throw it back in the lake! and Don't buy it! Ok. Thanks for letting me interrupt. Go eat your fish. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My dh did not like any fish until we started breading it. I'd salt and pepper the salmon nicely or use whatever favorite seasonings/herbs you have and bread it. You could also try some marinades that will alter the taste a bit. Depends on which taste you would prefer - BBQ style, lemony tart or... Experiment! My kitchen is a lab. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This recipe is from Penzey's magazine. I love it! Although we usually bake it rather than grill it. Grilled Pecan-Crusted Salmon 2 8 oz. salmon fillets (sockeye salmon, if available) 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. Trinidad Lemon-Garlic Marinade or lemon pepper 1 tsp. Herbes de Provence, Tuscan Sunset or Italian Herb 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup crushed pecans aluminum foil cooking spray Heat your grill to medium-high heat (or preheat oven to 400 degrees). Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon on the foil, skin side down. Melt the butter. Remove from heat and mix in the Lemon Pepper and Italian Herb seasonings. Brush on the fillets. Seal the aluminum foil, do not wrap tightly, leave a bit of "breathing" room. Place on the grill and cook for 6-10 minutes (or bake for 20 min), until salmon is flaky but not dry. Remember, the fish will continue to cook after it is removed from the heat. When cooked, remove from heat and open packet. Sprinkle with the brown sugar. Close the packet and the heat from the fish will melt it. Pat on the pecans and serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I have 2 that I LOVE! First, w/ a fruit salsa on top. Diced Mango, red onions, tomatos w/ olive oil & salt & pepper to taste (let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to combine). Spread over cooked, lightly seasoned salmon - YUM! Secondly, a maple glazed salmon. You can double the recipe and marinate it for up to 5 hours first. :) Sauce: Add 2T. olive oil, 1T chopped garlic, 1T fresh grated ginger, 1 T soy sauce, 2 T maple syrup (adjust to taste)- pour over salmon and bake until done. SO good! A family favorite, for sure! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Here's my favorite: Brazilian Salmon Stew I actually got it here a few years ago. It is super-delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Farm raised salmon often contains dye to make it the pretty deep pink color that exists naturally in wild caught fish. I thought I was allergic to salmon but it turns out it was just that nasty dye. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Beginnings OR Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Here is our favorite recipe for Salmon. The picky children even devour it! http://soupbelly.com/2009/04/23/soy-ginger-salmon/ It's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I definitely think that wild salmon has a better (but richer) flavor and will usually ONLY buy wild. I, myself, am not a big fish eater. But I do like my salmon recipe. Mix olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, and italian seasoning together and brush over one side of the fish. Sprinkle with enough parmesan cheese to give a good crust to the fish. Broil for about 6 minutes...flip the fish over and brush on the oil seasoning and recoat with parmesan. Broil the other side for about 6 minutes (the time depends on the size of your salmon). The parmesan makes a nice crispy coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 You guys are awesome!!! I can't wait to try out some of these recipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieBoy Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I live in WA and we have salmon, a lot of salmon. First by wild not farmed. The texture and color is all wrong. One simple recipe I've won over non salmon lovers with is a very simple soy and brown sugar baste baked salmon. This one here is similar to mine except I add butter to my baste too. Another variation on the same line is using honey and worchester (sp) sauce. The sweet and salt tend to take away the fishy thing. Also be sure not to over cook. Over cooked salmon is yucky dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'd love to (we had them last night) but there is no recipe. He just mixes a bunch of stuff together. LOL! Seriously, leftover mashed potatoes, cans of salmon (usually 2 makes a lot), he uses crushed crackers, diced green onion, salt and pepper, egg (1 or 2, depending on how big a batch he's making)...a splash of milk if it's too dry, some cornmeal if it's too wet. :) Fries it up in olive oil until it's nice and crispy, about the size of a hamburger patty. Sometimes we eat them on buns. HTH! Sorry it's so vague. We cook like that a lot! (Vague, I mean...) Thank You! This sounds much like how I make salmon patties (minus the mashed potatoes!) - Next time, I am going to add the potatoes. Never thought about eating them on buns, either . . .:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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