about farmed salmon

[lotusland]

Someone here z mailed me and said that farmed salmon are not healthy to eat. I understand that they are fine to eat..it is just HOW they are farmed that is in question. Can anyone here clarify this for me?

Thanks...Lotus.

[lotusland]

Sorry..I was in error. I z mailed her first to ask her about her claim....Lotus.

[CHRISSYG]

Hi Lotus, this isn't specifically about Salmon, but it's a reason that I stay away from farmed fish in general

http://fooddemocracy.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/fish-fresh-vs-farmed-what-you-need-to-know/

[Annikki]

Farmed salmon not great for the wild salmon in the way they are farmed....out in the ocean. Because they are farmed in ocean waters they spread disease and mites to wild salmon.

I also find that they taste horrible....blanded and greasy.

we only buy wild fish.

I have a great recipe for fish. It's great on salmon and any kind of fish.

Fish with Tarragon, Garlic, Herb Butter


500-700g fillet of fish (we used wild pink salmon) Parchment paper

Tarragon, Garlic, Herb Butter

1/2 tsp of dried tarragon
1 tsp of dill
1 tsp of dried chives
2 tsp of garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp of softened butter or margarine


Bread Crumb Topping

2 tbsp of bread crumbs
2 tbsp of grated parmesan



1. Preheat oven 400.

2. Place fillet of fish (any fish would work with this recipe) on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. Mix herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper in butter using a fork.

4. Spread herb butter on fish.

5. Mix bread crumbs and parmesan and sprinkle over herb butter.

6. Bake fish according to thickness: 10-20 minutes. Fish should flake easily but look moist.

http://victoriafamilymeals.blogspot.ca/2012/03/fish-with-tarragon-garlic-herb-butter.html