Salmon: Everything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes

by Diane Morgan, Leigh Beisch (Photographer)

A James Beard Award-winning author offers a primer for preparing the fabulous fish, plus forty-five recipes on which to try out your new skills.

Salmon is the third-most consumed seafood in North America, not only for its exceptional flavor and versatility, but for its undeniable health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s, it's a rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier, consume less meat, or transitioning to a paleo or pescatarian diet. Salmon features forty-five recipes showcasing the best ways to prepare this luscious, accessible fish. Acclaimed author Diane Morgan has crafted a go-to reference for home cooks who want to add more creative preparations of salmon to their repertoire. Recipes include all savory meal occasions--appetizers, dinner, pizza, brunch, and more--providing inspiration for healthy eaters and fish lovers alike.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference

260 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2005

About the author

There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads.

Reviews

[Kym · Rating 4 out of 5]

Morgan isn't kidding when she says this book is everything you need to know. She discusses farmed vs caught, species, and butchering a salmon. Do you "butcher" a salmon? I don't know, but after reading this book, you'll be able to cut one apart expertly. The recipes look delicious and many contain photos. There are some really interesting ones that I can't wait to try. There is only one recipe missing. That wonderful sauce for smoked salmon that some guy up in Lund, Canada makes. I'll keep searching.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I eat salmon at least once a week, so this cookbook is a fantastic addition to my salmon recipe collection. I’ve made most of the recipes in the past six months and most are delicious. I also like the wine pairing suggestions that come with each recipe.

[Pauline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yum! Helped make it easier to shop the best salmon. Balancing needs with budget, knowing what I am giving up if I go cheap!

[Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't read all the recipes in here and I didn't try any of them yet, but it looks as if there are some good ones in this collection, so I'm including it on my list here for future reference.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely informative and helpful. I don't live in a place where I can get super fresh fish, but this still extremely helpful to read. The recipes sound delicious too.

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't wait to cook some of my BC-caught salmon in these recipes.

[Elijah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not well written, but the recipes are solid. There are many dishes here I saw on our recent trip to Alaska.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great guide with a coupla keeper recipes.