!44: The Unforgettable Taste of Wild Salmon - Recipes For the Whole Family

!±8± The Unforgettable Taste of Wild Salmon - Recipes For the Whole Family

Salmon, especially wild salmon, is really the one fish that nearly everyone likes, even if they aren't really big fans of the sea creatures in the first place. What with its succulent, meaty rose-pink flesh and mild, delicate taste, this fish is a delicacy that's simply hard to resist. And let's not forget that salmon is one of the healthiest fish out there; it's filled incredibly healthy vitamins and minerals, and of course, omega-3 fatty acids. It's a fish that will boost your immune system and prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease if you incorporate it into your regular diet.

While wild salmon may be a little more pricey than it's farmed counterpart, you really can't purchase anything better. It's definitely worth the slight price hike. Below are some wild salmon recipes that your whole family will love.

This is a recipe of for salmon with lemon almond pesto. Although it sounds fancy, it really is pretty simple. You will need olive oil, a couple cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped, parsley, chopped, lemon juice, almonds, lemon zest, 3-4 pounds of wild salmon, baked, broiled or grilled as you prefer. To make the lemon almond pesto, saut the garlic with olive oil in a medium sized sauce pan. Once the garlic turns golden brown, place it into a food processor, Add the parsley, almonds, lemon juice and olive oil. Blend until finely chopped, adding more olive oil if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon zest. Spoon on top of your salmon and serve with a big, green salad.

Next in our lineup of wild salmon recipes is broiled salmon with miso glaze. Miso is an ingredient which is often found in Japanese kitchens. This recipe calls for white miso paste, soy sauce, minced ginger, mirin, and salmon fillets. Mix together all of the ingredients minus the fish. Place the salmon fillets in a baking pan lined with foil. Brush the miso mixture on to the fillets. Broil for about six minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro and chopped green onions.

This last in our selection of wild salmon recipes is really simple, but tasty nonetheless. First, make the marinade by mixing together olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, green onions and cilantro. Pour the mixture over your wild salmon fillets; let it marinate overnight. Broil for around 8-10 minutes.