By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:00

Gave up salmon yoinks ago. Then yesterday I saw some wild salmon in Waitrose; it's a totally different animal to the anaemic and flaccid farm job.

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By *Bramble

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:03

Oh Gerry, that wild alaskan salmon? It's far and away better than the farmed stuff, pity it's also twice the price;-(

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:05

That's why we had quite a small piece but it was so filling. BTW Bramble, is your potted shrimps 200g of shrimps, 200g butter?

By Francisca

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:05

I again Gerry, I buy beautiful salmon in the supermarkets here in France. No idea where it comes from but it has a beautiful colour, taste and it is very juicy. It is not cheap but we really love it! Loads of easy ways to cook it too which are quite striking. I think that I have my favourite recipe in my profile of Salmon with Strawberries and Cucumber.

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:06

Francisca, must look at your recipe. I want some more wild salmon soon.

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:13

Francisca, it's not there. Sob!

By *Bramble

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 11:55

That's right Gerry, I had 400g butter, but that's well over the top, I've changed it now. Sorry!!!

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:03

Thanks, Bramble. BTW I shall be bankrupt: just ordered wild salmon and brown shrimps online. I hate paying postage so I had to order a lot. Coming next Wednesday, so I'll do your recipe for shrimps and Francisca's (if she adds it to her profile) for salmon.

By Francisca

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:05

Sorry, my mistake, just the time to translate it! It is a recipe from a wonderful collection of Portuguese magazines I have called Boa Mesa. Back to you soon......

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:08

Great, Francisca, thanks in anticipation.

By Francisca

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:09

Here it is but never mind my translation skills which are awful! I am going to post another terrific dish on my profile: Potatoes with Ricotta and Strawberries. Will be there tomorrow I hope.

Grilled Salmon with Strawberries

1 cucumber without seeds (peel on) cut in small cubes
1 onion
2 tbspoons chives
2 tbspoons vinegar
Olive oil
6 salmon filets (no bones or skin)
2 cups of strawberries

Mix the cucumber, the chopped onion, the chives, the vinegar and a bit of olive oil. Put the mixture away in the fridge for a while. Grill the salmon on both sides without adding any fat. Add a bit of salt at the end and don’t grill too much as the salmon can get dry. Serve the salmon covered with the vinaigrette sauce and decorate with the strawberries cut in cubes. Looks wonderful, it is very simple and it is simply delicious!

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:14

That was quick, Francisca. Sounds fabulous, many thanks.

By gerry

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:18

PS Afraid I'm going to keep the skin on; I love crisp fish skins. Tony won't touch them.

By Francisca

Re: wild salmon
15 May 2008 12:46

No problem..... enjoy!!!!!!!