Monday, April 21, 2014

Buy Salmon Online For Tasty And Nutritious Meals Any Time

By Essie Osborn


If you love fresh food, you probably prefer your fish not to come from a can. The problem with fresh fish is that it's not always possible to find, especially if you live far away from a large body of water. Moreover, it's usually a seasonal food so you can enjoy it only at certain times of the year. However, if you buy salmon online you can enjoy this delicious treat any time, winter or summer.

Salmon is one of the healthiest sources of protein there is. It's full of disease-busting omega-3 fatty acids that will keep your heart healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are also used in the treatment of ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder and depression. The fish also contains large amounts of Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.

The king of fish, as it's often called, is found in streams and rivers in the Northern Hemisphere. It usually lives in very northerly areas such as Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, Korea and Japan. There are different species such as chinook and masu. The fish spend most of their lives in the ocean but when they're mature, they swim vast distances upstream along rivers to go spawn far inland. Normally they die after this journey.

Like with many other species of fish, salmon populations have declined because of overfishing. There are fish farms that try and meet the demand but most connoisseurs prefer the wild variety. If you can't catch your own fish, ordering it online makes it possible for you to find out where the fish was sourced and to only buy sustainably harvested products.

Once you have your supply, the greatest challenge is to decide which of the many ways to prepare it you'd like to try. One of the simplest preparation methods is to grill the fish and serve it with lemon wedges. For extra flavor, marinate it before grilling it. Try making some salsas with mangoes or peaches to accompany the rich flavor of the oily fish.

The Japanese have only recently started eating salmon raw in the form of sushi, since the raw fish may contain harmful parasites. However, if you buy from a reputable supplier, the risk of the fish containing anything but natural goodness is minimal. Mix it with lemon juice, onions and tomatoes for a South American style ceviche or cure it with salt, sugar and spices to make Scandinavian gravlax.

For extra flavor, try smoked salmon. Serve it on a bed of lettuce with cream cheese on the side or stack all these ingredients onto a bagel. If you have leftover fish, there's no reason why you should feed it to the cat. Instead, turn it into fish burgers or cakes or puree it into a spread.

There are hundreds of online suppliers of salmon. Check the customer reviews to choose one that you think will provide the best value. Most suppliers will deliver straight to your doorstep within a day or two of your placing your order, so you won't have to wait too long before you can start experimenting with scrumptious dishes.




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