Salmon

[ColinUK]

I found out I really don’t like salmon! It was lovely at Christmas but when I cooked it myself on Friday I couldn’t eat it thanks for the suggestions though

How did you cook it and what bit of salmon was it?

Could you say what it was about it you didn’t like? Was it the fish itself or the dish as a whole?

 

[Greymouser]

Personally I love salmon, but it needs to be fresh to be at its best, the fresher the better. Also it is better to be careful with the cooking as it is not so good over cooked. I like smoked salmon best, cooked with scrambled egg a little garlic, parsley and dill. Decent smoked salmon is good too uncooked, but it needs to be decent. I find dill works well with ordinary salmon too, just love it! I try to avoid frozen too as it often comes out dry after cooking, find tinned salmon to be better as it moister. ( Is that even a word? 🙄 ) Proper fresh salmon, ( or trout, ) is hard to beat in my opinion. 🙂

 

[Tee G]

hahahaha @bakebeans aww bless. I know you say you dont like it but have you tried it poached in plain water, just remove any skin and simmer for a 5 mins or so, flip it over for a couple of mins more then drain, you can then flake it into tiny little pieces and hide it in a fish pie, a little pasta (if you allowed), mixed in with loads of other veg to bulk it out and make a satisfying supper. Its such a great source of nutrition. How was it served at Christmas when you had it?

 

[bakebeans]

As soon as I opened the packet And I smelt it I kinda knew it wasn’t for me. I then removed the skin and it made a slimy/squelchy noise and my stomach turned but I still cooked it and tried it but couldn’t eat it

At Christmas my sister in law cooked it in her new fandangle air fryer oven and it was lovely but she’s an amazing cook anyway so she probably added stuff to it

 

[ColinUK]

Ask her how she did it! Air fryers are great bits of kit and yes the skin can be off putting.
It’s better if you buy fish from the counter in the supermarket rather than sealed in plastic add it breathes and doesn’t get slimy.
Or just don’t eat salmon!

 

[Jodee]

Love Salmon

I buy salmon fillets and cook from fresh or from frozen (with skin on) in the microwave 3-5 mins max, depends how many you are cooking for and how big the fillet is. Skin is removed easily once fish is cooked.

I would add lemon after or just a dallop of sweet and sour sauce on the side.

I go for quick and easy cooking if I can.

If you had a whole half side of salmon you could cook in the oven with dill or thyme and a slice of lemon, all wrapped in foil to start.

I don't usually eat the skin and that comes away quite easily once the fish is cooked. Some people like it crispy but that would involve a different method of cooking.

On anything I buy I always check the use by date so I know when I should eat by unless putting in freezer straight away when you get home. fish goes off easily if not stored properly. Best to buy fresh and freeze or use from fresh I think.

 

[rebrascora]

I find it amazing that so many people remove the skin or cook it and then don't eat it! The skin has most of the oils in it which are one of the healthiest and tastiest aspects of eating such a fish. I not only eat the skin of my own fillet but that of my partner too as he is another one who would otherwise waste the best part of the fish.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Salmon is lovely with ginger and lime. All I do is melt some butter lime and ginger in the microwave add it to the salmon and cook..

The skin goes to my spoilt brat of a dog as she loves fish and isn't allergic to it.

 

[Neens]

I find it amazing that so many people remove the skin or cook it and then don't eat it! The skin has most of the oils in it which are one of the healthiest and tastiest aspects of eating such a fish. I not only eat the skin of my own fillet but that of my partner too as he is another one who would otherwise waste the best part of the fish.

Me too - the crispy skin is the best bit. Love salmon, skillet, oven or even microwaved, with flavour infusions or just a squeeze of lemon - is one of my favourite fish (especially now battered cod/haddock is off the menu)! 😉 Sorry you didn't enjoy it @bakebeans but at least you tried.

Also it really shouldn't smell particularly fishy - if it does it is a sign that it may not be at its freshest.