All About the Salmon

April 13, 2006 | Posted by Allison as The Facts / History at 10:15 am | Comments »

Salmon Cartoon.gif I thought we’d talk salmon today. This fish can be wonderful, and yet at times very fishy, so let’s get to the bottom of this fish and figure out the good stuff. Salmon live everywhere, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans; to the Great Lakes and to the largest salmon sanctuary in Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East.

According to folklore salmon return to the exact spot where they were spawn to reproduce. Interestingly enough, research shows that at least 90% of fish spawning in a certain area were indeed born there. Now, that’s a smart fish with a heart for home. Salmon flesh is usually an orange to reddish color that results from carotenoids the salmon gets from eating krill and other tiny shellfish.

Salmon is a respectable and reasonably healthy food. With high protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and overall low fat levels, this is a great catch for dinner. You can do just about anything with this fish: bake it, make salmon patties, smoke it, grill it or add to your favorite sushi.

My favorite way to enjoy this fabulous fish is to use my honey-bourbon marinade. Stay tuned for the ‘Allison Loves Her Grilled Honey-Bourbon Salmon Recipe’.

Eat well & Laugh often.

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