Salmon

Salmon are mainly farmed along the southern and east coast of Tasmania, and at Macquarie Bay on the west coast. There are a few commercial farms in Victoria and South Australia. Harvesting is now all year round with peak supplies from October to mid-March. Young Atlantic salmon are reared in fresh water until they weigh between 70-100g and are then farmed in sea cages positioned in bays and inlets. Canned salmon with the bones is a very good source of calcium.

Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.

To Buy:

Available in whole, fillet or cutlet form. Look for lustrous, bright skin; bulging eyes; firm flesh and a pleasant, fresh smell. Fillets and cutlets should be lustrous with no brown markings and not oozing water.

To Store:

Wrap whole fish, fillets or cutlets in plastic wrap or put in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 6 months, providing your freezer operates at –18ºC.

Tips & Tricks:

Whole fish is already cleaned and gutted when purchased, quickly rinse under cold running water and score at the thickest part of the flesh to allow even heat penetration.

Cooking Tips:

Excellent pan-fried, chargrilled, barbecued, baked, steamed or poached. Poached whole and served with a fresh green salad and new potatoes makes a very simple and delicious lunch party.

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Nutrition per Per serve:

Weight (grams):

160

Carbohydrates, g:

0.0

Fat (g):

11.2

Monosaturated Fat , g:

3.2

Vitamin B1:

Niacin (B3):

Vitamin B12:

Folic Acid:

Magnesium:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Energy (kJ):

939

Protein (g):

30.8

Saturated Fat, g :

2.5

Omega 3's (g):

Vitamin B2:

Vitamin B6:

Vitamin D:

Potassium:

Phosphorus:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Aches & Pains

Arthritis

Diabetes

High Blood Cholesterol

Low Energy

Skin Conditions

Acne

Atherosclerosis

Headache

Immune Deficiencies

Osteoporosis

Stress

Alzheimers Disease

Blood Clots

Heart Disease

Inflammation

Premature Aging

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.