Fish species that are members of the salmon family include Atlantic and Pacific salmon and trout. Salmon are born in fresh water, but migrate to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to mature and grow. They return to the fresh waters where they were born when they are ready to reproduce.
Salmon range in colour from pink to red, and their flavour can vary from mild to rich depending on origin.
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Nutrition information
Being an oily fish, salmon is a rich in omega 3. Salmon also contains protein, vitamin D, niacin and B-complex vitamins. Canned salmon provides calcium when the small, edible bones are consumed.
Cooking tips
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Salmon is versatile and can be cooked by frying, poaching, baking, searing or grilling |
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Enjoy Japanese-style salmon, eaten raw as sushi or sashimi |
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For a snack, try canned plain or smoked salmon on rice cakes with reduced-fat cream cheese, capers and cracked pepper |
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Add canned salmon to salads and sandwiches |
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Add salmon to a pasta bake. |
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