The Complete Guide to Salmon

The preeminent resource for cooking with salmon is both everything you need to know and an extensive recipe collection for this wildly popular protein.

Salmons popularity is at an all-time high. But how much do consumers really know about their favorite fish speciesand how do they prepare it? From farmed to wild, Atlantic to king, consumers are faced with questions about species, labeling, and handling, and theyre looking for new ways to prepare it. This essential guide begins with an overview of the species rise in prominence, health benefits (this cholesterol cutter is infused with omega-3 fatty acids), purchasing common cuts, and much more. Following is an overview of cooking methodsfrom grilling and poaching to pan-cooking and curingpaired with recipes, including dishes for brunch, starters, salads, and mains. There are options for novices and more aspirational ones for advanced cooks. From poached salmon with sweet peas and radish to plank-roasted salmon with citrus-cilantro salsa and salmon tartare salad, the dishes offer a range for todays palate. Griffin answers all the unknowns around salmonfrom catch methods to specieswhile also offering a cache of both classic and inventive recipes.