Saturday, 2 April 2016

What You Need To Know About Purchasing And Preparing Canada Atlantic Salmon

By Linda Myers


If you love fish, knowing how to choose and prepare it is important. Ordering fish in a restaurant can end up being pricey but the cost can be much more reasonable if you know how to cook it at home. A fish such as Canada Atlantic salmon can be very easy to work with and there are many different recipes available. Here are some tips that you can use when shopping for your fish.

It is no wonder that many coastal regions make this protein source a staple in their diets. It can be prepared in many different ways and, if you live right on the coast you can usually get it right fresh off of a boat or at a local market. Other people who live further inland may need to make do with having their seafood shipped into them and may even need to settle for frozen options if they live very far inland.

Recipes are very easy to find if you look online. Many cookbooks also have a section devoted to sea creatures of many types. If you know there is a particular species that you like you should start your search there. You will be familiar with how the flesh should look and taste when it is cooked.

If you are looking for fish that has not been frozen you need to look it over closely. A whole fish should look healthy. The scales shouldn't be sticking up at strange angles and if there is a head, the eyes should look nice and clear. You should also smell the fish as well regardless of whether it is whole or in pieces. Fresh offerings will smell clean and salty. If there is any kind of fishy aroma you may want to look elsewhere for your meal.

Salmon is a favorite with many people because of its lovely color and texture. Other people like the many health benefits that this particular type of ocean dweller can bring them. It is high in omega fatty acids and can help reduce inflammation in the body. It also tends to stay moist especially in fillet or steak form.

If you like salmon you may also want to try tuna. If you are looking for good steaks you may be surprised to see how pricey tuna can be. Sushi-grade is generally considered to be the top quality level and it is often the freshest as well.

One thing that many people accidentally do is to overcook fish when preparing it. While you do want to make sure that it is properly cooked you want to make sure that you are not ending up ruining the taste or the texture of the meat. This can dry it out or make it taste tough rather than keeping the soft, flaky texture that most people know and love.

Finding fish to cook is not hard. You can often find it at most supermarkets either at a special counter or in the meat section. Some will also be available frozen as well which can ensure it stays fresh and edible for quite some time.




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