Salmon is an imperial fish that only very wealthy sections of the population could afford before. Currently, it is considered a fairly popular and extremely useful product for most families.
Salmon fish - description
Salmon, or salmon, is a fish of the salmon family. So it is called in European countries. In Russia, this species includes all representatives of red fish - salmon, salmon, pink salmon, trout and chum salmon. Nutritionists advise her to use, as Salmon is a very valuable product for health.
Useful properties of salmon fish
No wonder many doctors recommend introducing red fish into the diet. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are very useful for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system, for the normalization of the nervous system, remove harmful cholesterol from the body, and also strengthen cells. In addition to fats, salmon fish contains a number of vitamins and minerals, such as:
- A, B, E, PP, D.
- Calcium, iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc.
- Amino acids: threonine, methionine, lysine.
The meat of this fish is well absorbed by the body and does not create heaviness in the stomach. It can be consumed even by those on a diet. It is enough to use salmon two to three times a week to replenish the necessary supply of vitamins. It is advisable to eat it baked and with vegetables.
A quick and tasty recipe with red fish
Want to learn how to cook delicious and healthy sandwiches in five minutes? It is very simple. You will need the following products:
- red fish fillet - 200 g;
- Philadelphia cheese (if not, you can use another soft curd cheese);
- croissant buns;
- any greens;
- spices to taste.
- Cut fresh unsweetened croissant into two parts. Lubricate one half with cheese.
- Cut the salmon fillet into thin slices and put on top of the cheese.
- Garnish with herbs and favorite spices.
- A delicious sandwich with red fish is ready. Instead of croissants, you can use a regular loaf.
Baked salmon steak
Fish cooked in the oven is not only tasty, but also preserves all the vitamins and minerals. We offer an excellent recipe for a hearty dinner. To execute it, you will need the following components:
- salmon - 700 g;
- lemon - 1 pc.;
- onion - 1 pc.;
- bay leaf - 3 pcs.;
- vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- salt and ground pepper to taste.
- First you need to prepare the salmon filet: divided into several portions.
- Onion cut into half rings.
- Cut one half of the lemon into thin circles, from the other later you will need to squeeze the juice.
- Cover a special form or baking sheet with foil.
- Grate the fish well with oil, salt and spices. Put chopped onion and bay leaf next to it.
- Slightly pour the fillet with lemon juice, wrap in foil and put in a hot oven to bake at a temperature of 200 degrees for about 15 minutes.
- Then get the fish, open the foil and bake a few more minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the finished dish with herbs. Serve with your favorite side dish.
Quick salmon and cheese pie
You can prepare an original and festive dish in just one hour. For salmon pie you will need the following components:
- finished puff and yeast dough - 200 g;
- salmon or other red fish - 170 g;
- Philadelphia cheese - 100 g;
- Mozzarella cheese - 100 g;
- dill - 3 - 4 branches (if dried - 3 tsp;
- salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Cut the salmon with medium, not very thick slices.
- Finely chop dill and mix thoroughly with Philadelphia cheese.
- Cut mozzarella into thin circles.
- It's time to do the test. Roll it out as thin as possible and put on a baking sheet, which previously cover with parchment paper.
- Put dill and Philadelphia filling in the middle of the dough.
- Place salmon on top of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the fish with mozzarella slices.
- Now you need to beautifully form a cake. For this side of the dough should be cut into thin strips, which subsequently need to be braided, like a pigtail.
- Grease the top of the dough with a beaten egg and send to bake in the oven at a temperature of 180 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes until a crust appears.
- The cake will be very tasty and fragrant. The combination of dill, salmon and cheese is simply divine.
Conclusion
Some wonder what salmon fish is. In fact, this is an ordinary representative of the salmon family, which is popular in Russia as well as in many European countries. Salmon fish is strongly recommended to be eaten at least twice a week, because it contains many useful components. From it you can create many delicious and simple dishes that even a beginner can cook.