Salmon

Salmon is a species of marine fish from the family Salmonidae. Other fish that salmon is one family with trout. The difference is in the live migration of salmon compared to trout living. Salmon live in the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

In general, salmon are anadromous species, ie species that migrate to breed. Salmon was born in the waters of fresh water, migrate to the ocean, then return to freshwater to reproduce. There is a belief that the salmon is always returned to the same place where he was born to breed. Research shows this, but the reason why it happened and how the salmon can save the memory is still a mystery.

Among chefs, salmon, arguably is the most favorite fish to choose from. The flavor is so delicious. Besides the meat is very interesting blend of colors, pink and orange, really tempting.

It’s hard to find fish species that can be eaten raw, smoked, or aged for first, like salmon. Compared with other fish, salmon flesh feels very soft indeed. This is because the content of unsaturated fats (Omega-3 fats) found in salmon is quite high.

According to studies, Omega-3 can help lower cholesterol levels, so it can avoid heart disease and stroke. In addition, Omega-3, also can help the body’s defense against cancer and arthritis (arthritis).

This fish is a fish that is also very nutritious and a source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D is certainly very beneficial for your body. Therefore, whenever possible you enjoyed this salmon on a regular basis, in one or two months. In fact, if acceptable, then you can enjoy it on a regular basis within a week or two once or more often.

Choosing salmon

Fresh salmon should have an intact body and must be seen scales, whether it’s still shiny. Fresh salmon should also be seen from both eyes of fish, which must be seen clearly with both eyes are clear. Check also the gills. Fresh fish that has the color of fresh red gills.

You do not be fooled choose soggy fish. Fresh fish instead of meat stiff and elastic. If pressed with your fingertips, quickly back into shape. See also the inside of the stomach to make sure that you choose fish really fresh.

Once you really get fresh salmon, so start cleaning the fish. Place a slice or cutting board board wide net and can accommodate the entire body of the fish.

Place the salmon slices on a board or cutting board that. Cut the belly from head to bottom fish. Be careful not to take fish entrails cut knife.

Lift the meat that had been cut off and then use a spoon, to take the bitter part of the fish kidney. When cleaning fish, a female, then you will find an egg in it. Move the fish eggs carefully and place on ice.

Do not forget, to cut and remove the fins of fish. You can also remove the head if not needed.

The best way to clean salmon, only by using flowing water. When the fish are cleaned then you must drain the fish, before you cut-piece. If you intend to save for a period long enough, then after drying, you are touching the fish wrapped in plastic or airtight containers. Once wrapped, your new fish enter it into the freezer.