salmon

[Therese's Mommy]

I am preparing to take the plunge and give my currently vegan food allergic kiddo some salmon. Problem is, I have *no* idea how to cook salmon. In fact, I haven't cooked any non vegetarian item since I was in college, about 15 years ago or so. And I have never cooked fish.

I plan on buying some frozen wild caught salmon. Is this what I want? Is this a mild fish or is she totally going to balk at it? How do I thaw it? How should I cook it? She has known allergies to milk (cow and goat), peanuts, eggs, wheat, soy, avocado, banana, coconut, zucchini, white potato, and eggplant. I only use salt to season her food as I have been too much of a baby to try anything. I don't know about onions. For some reason, dill and lemon comes to mind when I think salmon, but perhaps I am way off base.

Can anyone walk me through this? We were supposed to see a nutritionist on the 12th but that has been cancelled because she had a death in her family. They are going to call next week to reschedule, but I know she is pretty booked up, so I am not sure when we are getting in. I would have asked her these questions, but I don't want to wait.

Can anyone walk me through this Thanks.

Beth

[changingseasons]

I would make sure you're getting Alaskan wild caught salmon if you can. It's the least polluted (and most delicious. )

Yes- definitely dill and lemon!! You could rub a little oil on it, sprinkle on some dill, and stick it in the oven or under the broiler for 10-15 minutes (don't ask me a temperature... I'm horrible with cooking temps.) Or you could pan fry it- like 5 minutes per side, or a little longer if it's a really thick piece. Oh- and then drizzle just a little bit of lemon juice over it when it's done.

[kjbrown92]

425F.
I put the filet on a cookie sheet. Slather it in olive oil. Sea salt and pepper. Bake 12-15 minutes.

Or you can saute it in a little olive oil in a skillet.

Or you can poach it. I fill a pan about an inch of water (or can put a little white wine in there with the water). Dill and a bayleaf. And poach with the cover on about 10 minutes. My DH has that for breakfast with a poached egg on top sometimes.

Tilapia is another mild fish to try. We just fry it in some olive oil, with a little sea salt and pepper.

[Therese's Mommy]

Thanks for the replies. Kathy--you say 12-15 minutes...how do I know when it is done?

[changingseasons]

Stick a fork in the thickest part, and gently pull it apart. If it flakes apart esaily, it's done. (It will still be very pink- don't go by the color.)

[BirthKathy]

I've been cooking a lot of salmon for myself, and you can do it very simply. Go from frozen, and bake it at 400 for 15-22 minutes, depending on thickness. I find cooking from frozen is so much easier than thawing or buying fresh. I also cook several pieces at a time, and then eat it cold over the next day or two. I don't use any oil or seasoning except salt, and it tastes delicious.

[hildare]

everything the pp's said, and:
i like to use maple syrup on top of the salmon - just a touch- with olive oil, salt and pepper- and bake it. the syrup imparts sweetness, and it may make it better for your lo.
it can taste "fishy"- there are some people who don't like it, my dh being one
but i adore it. the maple downplays the fishyness some.
wild caught alaskan all the way. don't buy farm raised- there are many reasons not to..such as here..

[mom61508]

Thyme is delicious on salmon along with lemon and sea salt

[rhesp1212]

I cook mine on the grill.....rub with olive oil, sea salt and pepper (sometimes a little bit of rosemary). Throw it on the grill (this is fresh salmon with the skin on it still)....I just check it periodically until it's done all the way through. YUMMY!

[mamafish9]

So, the lazy mama approach (especially if I'm just going to be making a little for one or two of us) is canned salmon - I buy the highest quality I can find. It's already cooked - I squish it up with a little mayo & rice, avocado, or squash, and feed it to DS straight. Instant meal that he loves.

[mama.rye]

we do canned wild alaskan salmon as well. costco carries a good one.

make it into salmon cakes using kathy recipe (its a winner kathy - we tried it last week! thanks.)
http://www.kathysrecipebox.com/?p=68

[WuWei]

Tilapia is another mild fish to try. We just fry it in some olive oil, with a little sea salt and pepper.

Tilapia is high in Omega 6 fatty acids.

Pat

[WuWei]

Have you tried cod liver oil directly? The fermented clo is only like 1/8 teaspoon. Tastes horrible, but can be chased by honey on a spoon, or chocolate or mint, or mixed in orange juice, sorta.

Pat

[mamafish9]

fCLO + OJ :Puke

Sorry, LOL! But I'm a wimp, I squirt it into capsules because I can't stand the taste. I do that for DS as well - 1/8tsp fits into 2 #3 capsules, and he takes those easily.

[LBMarie9]

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[mom61508]

Originally Posted by mama.rye

we do canned wild alaskan salmon as well. costco carries a good one.

make it into salmon cakes using kathy recipe (its a winner kathy - we tried it last week! thanks.)
http://www.kathysrecipebox.com/?p=68

Mmmmm those do sound good!!!