Easy Salmon Recipes (That Are Super-Quick Too)

Posted on August 17, 2009

These super-quick salmon recipes really rate high - for both yumminess and nutrition. Not to mention easy. Salmon has become very popular now because of the abundance of information out there about the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids - good fats - in our diets, to combat disease and ensure healthy brain structure and function. (Particularly to keep those “senior moments” in check!). Salmon is the ideal food, high in those Omega 3's, as well as vitamins, minerals and great protein. Plus, it's got that rich flavor. Many people who aren't fish fans do like salmon.

So here are a couple of super-quick and easy salmon recipes. I also use olive oil as much as possible - way better for you. (These also, by the way, make great healthy snack recipes).

Flavorful Salmon Wraps

You need:
One small can of wild Alaskan sockeye salmon
(You can also use leftover fresh salmon from a previous meal)
2 tsp of olive oil
cup chopped red onions
cup chopped calamata olives
2 Tbsp of chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
A dash of salt and pepper
1 tsp of grated lemon zest (lemon peel)
2 tsp lemon juice
A bunch of baby arugula - whatever amount you want
3 Roma tomato slices (they are less watery)
10" whole-grain tortillas

Remove bones from salmon, if any, and flake the salmon with a fork into a bowl. if any. Mix in the onions, calamata olives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and olive oil.
Take one-half of the mix and mound it in the center of a tortilla. Add several pieces of baby arugula, and one tomato slice to the top. Fold over 2 sides of the tortilla to tuck in the filling. Then start on one un-folded side and roll the tortilla tightly, keeping the filling in, until it's all enclosed in the wrap. If you're not going to eat it right away, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. To serve later: unwrap the plastic and cut on a diagonal into two halves. Two halves will serve one person. This recipe makes 3 wraps.

Easy Salmon Patties

These patties are pan fried, and are very easy.
You need:
One 7.5 oz. can of wild Alaskan sockeye salmon
(Or again, you can use leftover fresh salmon)
3 Tbsp of milk
cup of bread crumbs
One egg, beaten
2 Tbsp of olive oil
Optional ring of red pepper
Optional slice of red onion
Salt and pepper to taste
A little mayo is optional, to taste
Romaine lettuce leaf
Slice of low-fat cheese

Heat olive oil in a fry pan. Remove any bones, and flake the salmon into a bowl with a fork. Add milk, bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt and pepper (other seasonings that you like can be added too). Form into patties and fry on both sides in the olive oil until brown. You can also cook the slice of red pepper and onion until tender (or serve raw if you prefer). When almost done, add the slice of cheese and let it melt. Top the patties with the red pepper, onion, and leaf of romaine lettuce. You can either serve as is, or on a whole-grain bun. If you don't use mayo, they'll keep longer, which is ideal for picnics.

Learn more about the importance of salmon, and how not all salmon are alike - huge difference, in fact, between wild Pacific vs. Atlantic. Also visit our page at http://www.elder-one-stop.com/easy-salmon-recipes.html for more no-brainer (yet nutritious) easy salmon recipes!

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