The Salmon Are Running

Salmon is one of the most versatile fish out there. It can be used in every kind of dish from breakfast to dinner. It can start off as a canapes or be the body of the main meal. It's also elegant ,giving even the simplest spread classiness. Home cooks to professional chefs can't go wrong with this fish.

Salmon and its' cousin the trout, are unusual fish in the sense that they are both fresh and salt water fish. They are spawned and hatched in rivers and streams and swim out to the ocean to live. They once again swim back to sweet water areas to spawn and repeat the life cycle. Salmon is considered an "oily" fish high in the much needed Omega 3s. They're also high in Vitamin D as well. Their pink color comes from eating high in carotenoids krill and smaller fish. Salmon either come from the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans although the Pacific variety is the more preferred.

Salmon can be made different ways. It can be baked, roasted or grilled. Most groceries or fish stores sell salmon steaks or cutlets which are perfect for the oven or the barbecue. You can marinade the meat to get rid of the "fishy" taste, although salmon has a wonderful mild sweet flavor. You can also turn it into a salad with chopped celery and onion. Salmon is also good as a spread for finger sandwiches . Just add mayo to even a can of salmon and it makes a wonderful paste.

Salmon is a great , versatile fish for summer meals. It can be made into everything from sandwiches to cutlets.Try it for just a simple dinner or for a fun party.