Healthy Salmon Recipe

09/27/2018

09/27/2018

“Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you're a consultant.”
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09/26/2018

Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.

09/24/2018

BASIC FACTS ABOUT SALMON
Salmon is the common name for fish in the order Salmoniformes. They live in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and are anadromous, which means most types of salmon are born in fresh water, migrate to the sea, and return to freshwater to reproduce, or "spawn." Salmon appearance varies greatly from species to species. Species like chum salmon are silvery-blue in color while some have black spots on their sides, like the Atlantic salmon. Still others, like the cherry salmon, have bright red stripes. Most of these species maintain one color when living in fresh water, then change color when they are in salt water.

DIET
In general, young salmon eat insects, invertebrates and plankton; adults eat other fish, squid, eels, and shrimp. Unlike all other salmon, the sockeye salmon has a diet that consists almost entirely of plankton.

POPULATION
Did You Know?

Beaver ponds provide critical habitat for juvenile salmon.

It is difficult to estimate population numbers due to the large number of species and wide geographic range. However, population numbers in the Atlantic Ocean and in parts of the Pacific, as well as the Colorado River, have dropped drastically from what they were historically. In the Colorado River, for instance, salmon numbers are down to 3% of what they were during the time of Lewis and Clark.

RANGE
Salmon can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans as well as inland lakes like the Great Lakes.

BEHAVIOR
Most salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they are born in freshwater (rivers or streams), travel to and live much of their lives in salt water and return to freshwater to spawn. After spawning, all Pacific salmon and up to 50% of other species die within a few weeks. The salmon that do not die can spawn two or three more times.

There are a few species and subspecies of salmon, like the Danube salmon and the kokanee salmon, that spend their entire lives in fresh water and never migrate to the ocean.

REPRODUCTION
When the female reaches the place where she will lay her eggs, she makes a depression in the riverbed with her tail, and then deposits her eggs in this depression. She waits for males to fertilize the eggs, then covers the depression and moves on to make another. Females will make as many depressions as it takes to lay all their eggs (up to seven depressions).

09/24/2018

When it comes to weight loss wild salmon is pretty much the Lebron James of the seafood aisle. Time and time again, this popular fish scores big for its fans.
BY DANA LEIGH SMITH & OLIVIA TARANTINO
March 16, 2016
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25 Healthy Salmon Recipes You’ll Love
Though the farm-raised salmon falls terribly short in the health department, wild salmon is a nutritional star. Not only is it rich in omega-3s, a healthy fat that fights off metabolism-slowing inflammation, but it’s also a great source of protein, a nutrient that increases post-meal calorie burn by as much as 35 percent! Luckily, there’s no shortage of ways to prepare the delicious flat-belly fish. Whether you follow a gluten-free, Paleo or low-calorie diet—or just want to shake up dinnertime without falling off track—we’ve got you covered! Scroll down to check out our go-to flat-belly recipes and don’t miss our exclusive, indepth report on the 40+ Popular Types of Fish—Ranked for Nutrition!

1 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Tartine
smoked salmon tartine

Serves: 2
Nutrition: 338 calories, 22 g fat, 3.3 g saturated fat, 708 mg sodium, 23. 5 g carbs, 4.6 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 11.6 g protein

Too hot outside to turn on the oven? Whip up this light and simple recipe. It calls for little more than naan, Chilean olive oil, avocado, smoked salmon, capers, and fresh dill, making it the perfect dish for the cooking challenged and health conscious alike. Since smoked salmon can be a bit high in sodium, avoid sprinkling any additional on if you have high blood pressure. Speaking of heart health, avoid these 30 Worst Foods For Your Heart.

Get the recipe from Savory Simple.

2 Simple Hoisin Glazed Salmon
hoisin glazed salmon

Serves: 4
Nutrition: 283 calories, 11 g fat, 1.6 g saturated fat, 1,374 mg sodium, 24 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 14.1 g sugar, 24.7 g protein

With just 283 calories, this dish is likely far healthier than anything your local Chinese restaurant is serving up. Pair it with a spinach, carrot, edamame and cilantro salad to pack some extra fiber and nutrients into your meal. Finish it off with a light drizzle of sesame oil, lime juice, salt and honey.

Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum.

3 Salmon & Summer Veggies in Foil
salmon and summer veggies in foil

Serves: 4
Nutrition: 474 calories, 27.8 g fat, 5.2 g saturated fat, 144 mg sodium, 20.8 g carbs, 5.4 g fiber, 8.9 g sugar, 39.2 g protein

This is the perfect recipe for anyone that hates post-cooking cleanup—which is basically everyone, right? The entire meal cooks inside strips of aluminum foil that you can simply toss it out after your fish and veggies are done baking. Discover more ways to be efficient in the kitchen with these 1-Minute Dinner Hacks That Save Tons of Time!

Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.

09/21/2018

Maple Salmon

Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 pound salmon

Directions
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

09/21/2018

Super Simple Salmon

Ingredients
1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt4 (6 ounce) salmon2 tablespoons butter4 lemon wedges

Directions
Stir together the garlic powder, basil, and salt in a small bowl; rub in equal amounts onto the salmon fillets.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the salmon in the butter until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side. Serve each piece of salmon with a lemon wedge.

09/21/2018

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