On this occasion, we continue to nourish our guide to frozen fish and seafood from A to Z with one of the most delicious of the marine pantry. Baked, marinated, smoked or with pasta, salmon is an attractive and fun dish for the little ones at home and tasty for adults. Would you like to know more about this type of oily fish?
High in Omega 3 fatty acids
Like tuna or sardines, salmon meat is rich in Omega 3, which helps to improve blood circulation and strengthen our heart, as well as being beneficial to protect the nervous and immune system and control bad cholesterol levels. Likewise, this type of oily fish is rich in proteins and vitamins B, A and D.
Therefore, by consuming it we will also be receiving an interesting contribution of magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium, essential for proper bone growth and muscle tissue. And if you still think it is not enough, pay attention, because experts assure that this type of fish improves our mood and frees us from stress, at the same time that it prevents certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and diabetes.
Salmon: a species with built-in GPS
Salmon are born in fresh water, migrate to the ocean to live their adult stage and, finally, when they have matured (about 15 to 20 centimeters long), they swim back upstream to locate the exact place where they were born to reproduce.
No one knows how they orient themselves in the middle of the seabed to return to the river where their life began. It is one of the most enigmatic migrations of the animal species, not exempt from enemies such as brown bears, seals, otters and eagles. and eagles, that attracts the curiosity of the scientific community.
Cooking frozen salmon: give a touch of color to your table
Due to its pink color, its pleasant texture and the juiciness of its flesh, salmon is one of the frozen products that will become an ally for your kitchen.
It allows you to prepare a wide range of recipes suitable for the whole family: baked with leek sauce, grilled with avocado and tomato or as a complement to prepare delicious lasagna of salmon and vegetables or salmon skewers with bacon and prawns.
