Salmon: A Cookbook

by Diane Morgan, John Ash, E.J. Armstrong

Diane Morgan is hooked on salmon and it shows. From the deck of a commercial fishing boat in Alaska to the fish farms in Scotland, she has traveled the world on a quest to find out everything there is to know about the world's favorite fresh fish. Learn the difference between wild and farmed salmon, discern among the varieties of species, whether Atlantic, Chinook, Coho, or Sockeye, and discover the heart-healthy benefits of including salmon in the diet. The real catch are the recipes. Salmon Hash, Thai Coconut Soup, Salmon Tacos, and a dramatic yet simple whole roasted version show the incredible versatility of salmon it's perfect morning, noon, and night. It pairs well with an international array of flavors and can be poached, smoked, baked, or grilled. With tips for storing, preparing, filleting, cutting steaks, taking out pin bones, plus gorgeous scenic photographs of famed fishing areas, Salmon is sure to make a big splash in the kitchen.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Cooking

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2005

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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.