Norwegian Salmon

[Nevada Ed]

We got to finally have one of the daughters get time off to be able
to come over to visit a little and sit down and enjoy some of my cooking.

They all seem so wrapped up in work and their families, that we just don't get to see them that much, any more and it is a joy for us
when it does , get to happen.

I "tossed in" my Caesar salad that was a big hit, with the new dressing that I tried out, from the old standard stle that everyone uses.

The salmon was poached in simmering salted water with pepper corns, bay leaves, vinegar, lemon slices and a few spices for 28 minutes
while small red potatoes were boiled and kept warm for the finishing touch.

Plus a little cuccumber, dill sauce on the side.

A great time was enjoyed by all and we got to catch up on all the latest gossip and what was going on in the familys.

Happy new year to all..............

 

[Rustyt1953]

My favorite way to prepare salmon is to grill it with a brown sugar/dry mustard rub.

Also, I will never turn down Ruthie's salmon patties.

 

[The Norseman]

Fit for a King

Man! That looks really good. I'd say fit for a
Norwegian Viking Nobleman.

Nice!

 

[Rudi]

I've always loved Salmon, both fishing and eating. But in my old age, smoked is now my favorite way to enjoy it.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

My wife makes me grilled salmon almost every week! She smothers it with a thin coating of brown mustard.

All these variations on a theme are making me hungry!

Ivan

ETA, she served grilled Salmon and a garden salad for dinner tonight!

 

[lihpster]

I always preferred smoked salmon. My father, however, would plank salmon next to a wood fire. It seemed to put most people in a state of culinary bliss.

 

[Kenna]

That looks delicious!! When you say poached could you please explain?? Wife and I love salmon,and always willing to try out different cooking methods.

 

[soFlaNative]

Norwegian Salmon... Beatle's tune?

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Not big on pink/orange fleshed cold water fish. Will eat it if nothing else is available but it will have to have lots of cream cheese and capers on it and the bagel has to be toasted

 

[Nevada Ed]

That looks delicious!! When you say poached could you please explain?? Wife and I love salmon,and always willing to try out different cooking methods.

I season a pot of water with spices and boil for 20 minutes to mix.
Then I reduce the heat to simmer................
gently placing the salmon sections (with or w/o the skin ) into the pot to cook
in "Shimmering" water that does not come to a boil....
to keep the meat tender.

Salmon meat will get tuff if boiled............... slow is the only way to go
which should take 25-30 minutes depending on the size of the sections.

 

[Kenna]

Thanks Nevada, Ill give it a try

 

[TheHobbyist]

Looks like good eating. We usually have smoked salmon by itself or with bagel, cream cheese, capers/red onion.

Pickled herring is a healthy and tasty snack, too.

 

[johngalt]

I season a pot of water with spices and boil for 20 minutes to mix.
Then I reduce the heat to simmer................
gently placing the salmon sections (with or w/o the skin ) into the pot to cook
in "Shimmering" water that does not come to a boil....
to keep the meat tender.

Salmon meat will get tuff if boiled............... slow is the only way to go
which should take 25-30 minutes depending on the size of the sections.

Does it stink up the kitchen?

 

[Rustyt1953]

Norwegian Salmon... Beatle's tune?

I once had a fish or should I say it once had me?

 

[moosedog]

That looks fantastic. Now I'm really hungry.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I have been known to try a little smoked Salmon now and then
if someone twist my arm.

 

[Krogen]

Poaching is a great way to cook salmon; the best fish on the planet. People usually use water with assorted flavorings. Even better is to use half water and half milk. Eeeyuck you might say. Doesn't sound appealing I agree, but the end result is superb. This method can make silvers taste as creamy as kings. And Nevada Ed is right, don't boil it. Even a vigorous simmer can be too much. I use a thermometer and aim for 190 deg. You might see a slight shimmer on the surface.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Not big on pink/orange fleshed cold water fish. Will eat it if nothing else is available but it will have to have lots of cream cheese and capers on it and the bagel has to be toasted

How about blackened redfish?

 

[SMSgt]

Local fish market here has Chilean salmon on sale every Wednesday, 20% off. The wife picks up 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds every week. We rinse it, rub some seafood rub on it and broil it for about 15-20 minutes. That and her freshly made coleslaw makes a great meal for the two of us. Occasionally we prepare it with a garlic/Burgandy wine sauce.

My first experience with blackened redfish was at a dive resort in Cayman Brac. I don't think fish gets better than that--as much as I love salmon.

 

[Kinman]

The absolute best treat I have ever eaten was as follows:

You need a good whole wheat cracker (Wheatsworth or Breton)

Slather on a good bit of creamy Philadelphia cream cheese

Now add a gob of Jalapeno jelly

and finally add a good bit of smoked Sockeye salmon...

You will need to adjust the amount of each item so as to be able to put the whole thing in your mouth...I challenge anyone to come up with something better. This mix hits all the buttons for me, sweet, creamy, fishy and smokey and just enough crunch.