Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic salmon is a high level protein seafood and omega-3 fatty acids that provide well documented benefits for the heart and brain. Women of childbearing age and young children should continue to eat fish known to be low in contaminants. They are a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is the 3rd largest of the Salmonidae. Atlantic salmon are found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into this ocean. 

However, According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, 3 ounces (oz) or approximately 85 grams (g) of cooked Atlantic salmon contains : 175 calories, 10.5 g of fat. 0 g of carbohydrate. Also, just like other salmons, this species are noted for undergoing long migrations and significant physiological changes during a transition in habitat from freshwater rivers, to coastal seas and back to freshwater rivers.

Atlantic Salmon Fillet

In addition, Adult Atlantic salmon live in coastal seas and feed on pelagic invertebrates and some fishes. The Atlantic salmon typically has a longer lifespan and grows a little larger than the average King or Chinnok. It’s best to buy and cook your salmon with the skin still on. The crispy skin texture is one of the best parts, but it also ensures that the layer of fat between the meat and the skin stays intact. which will cause any cut you choose to be juicer and more tender than if you had cooked it without the skin.

How To Cook Atlantic Salmon

This recipe soared to the number one spot of my favorite salmon recipes. Now that is saying something for how uh-mazing this recipe is. You can’t go wrong with this glaze. Brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper come together to bring you some mind-blowing flavor.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon.
• In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the glaze over the salmon. Top the salmon with aluminum foil and seal.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked throughout. Take the foil off of the top and baste the salmon with the sauce in the foil. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until brown and caramelized. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley if desired.