Canned Salmon--any ideas?
 

It occurs to me that I should eat more salmon, basically because its good for you, especially the skin and bones. But I hate eating it plain. Does anyone have a recipe or ideas for making canned salmon more tasty?

Italian Salmon Caesar Salad

15 Minute Meal

1 package (10 oz.) fresh Caesar salad kit (including lettuce, dressing and croutons)
1 jar (6.5 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives or 1 can (4.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, cored and cut in 2-inch strips
1 can or pouch (6 to 7.5 oz.) Alaska salmon, drained and chunked
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (if cheese is not provided in kit)

Dressing: In a small bowl, blend Caesar salad dressing and liquid from artichoke hearts.

Salad: Place lettuce from salad kit into large bowl. Add chopped artichokes, olives, pepper strips, and salmon. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Top each serving with cheese.

Makes 2 main course or 4 side dish servings.

Nutrients per serving (as side dish): 286 calories, 20g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 61% of calories from fat, 41mg cholesterol, 16g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 1115mg sodium, 214mg calcium and 1.2g omega-3 fatty acids

or

ALASKA SALMON MELTS

15 Minute Meal

1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 to 4 English muffins, split

Spread: Mix salmon with mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and celery seed. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.

Sandwich: Set oven to broil. Lightly toast cut side of muffins on baking sheet about 5 inches from heat. Spoon 1/4 cup salmon mixture (for 8 servings) or 1/3 cup (for 6 servings) onto each toasted muffin half. Top with remaining cheese. Broil 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and is lightly browned.

Variations: Substitute shredded pepper-jack OR Swiss cheese for Cheddar.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrients per serving: 262 calories, 16g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 54% of calories from fat, 48mg cholesterol, 17g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 643mg sodium, 227mg calcium and 1g omega-3 fatty acids.

Yum, makes me hungry! I love Salmon!

Lots more Salmon recipes here!

http://www.alaskaseafood.org/canned/...sar_Salad.html

My dad has a recipe for salmon salad. As I recall, it involves boiled potatoes, a bag of mixed salad, a can of salmon, and mayonnaise with salt and pepper. I'll have to ask him what else is in it. I really like it. It sounds a bit odd but it's actually quite tasty.

So far these sound awesome, thanks! Who knew TFP was good for your health?

canned salmon is pretty gross and really bears no resemblance to fresh salmon... you really want to bury it with other things - like salmon patties or something to kill the taste of it...

exactly my point,,,so are you saying I can make patties that I can fry in the pan? What, egg and bread crumbs?

Salmon Croquettes...
1 12 oz pink salmon
2 eggs
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
handful of all purpose flour
2 tablespoons yellow corn meal
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary

Mash all the ingredients together, adding flour last because sometimes you need more than others.
Shape the mixture into patties - like hamburgers

Put some cooking spray into a medium hot skillet - and put in patties... cook about 5 - 7 minutes on each side til lightly browned.

herbs and spices can be varied depending on what you like and what you have... I'm on a curry kick lately and as i'm typing this i'mthinking ooh curry would bea nice addition instead of the rosemary and thyme

Yep.


got a cat?

Salmon Pizza- use ready made dough/Boboli, favorite sauce, top with cheese and canned salmon and there you go. Great stuff, really.

:lol: I was going to post a smart ass reply but I see you beat me too it... my first thought was "don't buy it?"...

But its so good for you ....I want to like it. And now, with these recipes it just might be possible.
But smartass replies are always appreciated none-the-less. Thanks!

real salmon is just as good for you- and actually tastes good.. I'm sure that dog food is quite nutritious but i haveno desire to eat that.. Liver is also good for you.. and well .. that's sooo not gonna happen anymore.. :D

here ya go... linkage

i'd rather eat a sponge

Take the can of salmon down to the creek, throw it in until you hit a live salmon, get the live salmon and eat it ;)

I've made salmon patties before. I don't really have a recipe, but I used saltine crackers crushed and a couple eggs. Mush it all together, make patties and pan fry in veggie oil. They taste pretty good with lemon juice. Mackerel (spelling?) is also good for patties.