And Why!

Salmon is a favorite among the majority of seafood lovers. It’s extremely versatile, making it a great ingredient for a lot of dishes. It can be a healthy substitute to meat or you can cook it in various ways – from grilling to baking.

Salmon in Alaska

If there’s one place in the world where you can find the best and freshest salmon, it would be in Alaska. Each summer, you can find five species of Alaskan salmon in Anchorage area. You can find the red (sockeye) salmon, silver (coho), pink (humpies), king (chinook), and chum (or also known as dog).

Each of these species has different tastes and therefore, are best in different types of dishes.

Top 5 Salmon Recipes

That being said, here are five salmon recipes that you can try. These are both common recipes and original ones:

1. Cheesy Salmon Cakes
   RecipeThese Cheesy Salmon Cakes are warm and crispy. The savory blend of cheese and salmon makes it the perfect comfort food. It’s also the best way to utilize leftover salmon fillets you may have. Plus you can easily fool your picky children to eat salmon with this recipe.
2. Maple Salmon
   RecipeThe sweetness of the maple syrup and the smoked goodness of salmon meat may not be everyone’s favorite combo. However, the contrast in their flavors makes it an interesting meal that you have to try. Plus it’s also very easy to make.
3. Pepper-Honey Cedar Plank Salmon
   RecipeAnother creative take on salmon. It’s a grilled salmon, which might be one of the best ways to cook the fish at the smokiness complements well with salmon’s savory taste. The pepper also adds a little bit of tang while the honey adds a little sweetness as a contrast to the flavors.
4. Alaska Salmon Baked with Pecan Crunch Coating
   RecipeBaked salmon has never disappointed, especially when you mix it with other savory treats and ingredients. This baked salmon recipe has honey and butter which makes a mouthwatering blend of sweet, buttery goodness, and smoky savory flavor.
5. Smoked Salmon
   Recipe

Smoked salmon is another recipe that could never go wrong. And in Alaska, everyone has a different smoked salmon recipe with their own ways of cooking it plus a list of secret ingredients. But really, smoked salmon is simple and subtle but extremely satisfying.

Conclusion

With the variety and abundance of salmon in the area, it’s no surprise to find various restaurants that boast different salmon dishes that they take pride in. There are also many common household owners who are always experimenting with the dish. With salmon’s versatility, there’s no wonder lots of recipes are coming out

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By Danielle Anne Suleik