What to Do With Canned Salmon

When thinking about your next seafood recipe, thewith dried cranberries and balsamic Dijon vinaigrette
following canned item may not come to mind, but itdressing? Spelt with Salmon-Tomato Sauce is a
should: Wild caught salmon. Though Tuna has ahealthy mealtime option, featuring wild canned salmon
lockdown on the canned fish department, today mightand whole grain spelt, which is an ancient grain rich in
be the day to ditch the mercury laden Tuna and try avitamin B2.
new taste of the sea. But you may be thinking, "WhatNow to be fair, some people find that wild canned
to do with canned salmon? And why even bother?"salmon has a fishier taste than canned tuna. Don't let
The answer is that there are so many ways to use itthis scare you away. In whichever recipe you choose,
and so many healthy reasons to do so!a few squeezes of fresh lemon will squelch the
High in omega-3's (up to 4 times the amount of chunkfishiness and get you one step closer to a
light tuna, according to some online resources), wildcomplaint-free mealtime.
caught canned salmon is a clean, safe, sustainableA Salmon Broccoli Bake will turn a few simple
seafood options for you and your family. However, it isingredients into a filling winter favorite. Cheesy Salmon
important to emphasize the wild here, because thatPasta is another option for a rich and satisfying meal.
alternative is farm-raised salmon (also known asOr put a delicious twist on an old favorite and make
Atlantic Salmon), which contains high levels of PCBs,Salmon Deviled Eggs, simply prepared with hard-boiled
dioxins and pesticides, and is not nearly asegg yolks, shallot, salmon, 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise,
environmentally friendly.salt and pepper. Mix and spoon into hard-boiled
Now that the word is out that there's an alternativeegg-white halves. Chill before serving.
canned fish waiting in a supermarket, answering theSo now that you know what to do with canned
question of what to do with canned salmon is as easysalmon, the next time you reach for a fish, make sure
as searching for the 20 best canned-salmon recipes.it says wild, boneless, skinless...salmon and get cooking!
What about salmon cakes? Or a Wild Salmon Salad,