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nana59 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:22:12 GMT

i'm 68 years old and thinking about trying salmon for the first time! i'm not a fish lover...except for scallops.....should i give it a try?! is it a strong flavored fish? bones-I hate fish bones?! what the heck does it taste like?! thanks for helping me decide whether or not to take the plunge!

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Lapdog — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:28:18 GMT

I am a fairly newcomer to Salmon. I love it. Yes, it has a nice fairly strong flavor just use some lemon.

I also love scallops and shrimp.

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Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:28:31 GMT

I love fish of all kinds and for a first time fish person I think you would probably do better with a white flaky fish like haddock or cod. Salmon is fishier which I don't mind and it is oily fish. I only like salmon from certain stores and it is usually a lot more expensive. The best salmon I have ever had is when my brother in law went on a fishing trip to Alaska. He had a guide and as soon as they came in, it was filleted and flash frozen. It just has such a great taste that even the really expensive salmon at the better stores rarely has. Farm raised salmon just cannot compare IMO and I never eat farm raised.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:32:35 GMT

You've never tasted salmon?

Wow.

I love it.

My mom used to make salmon patties when we were growing up....

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GCR18 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:35:26 GMT

Salmon is a mild fish. If you eat scallops, you will be fine with salmon. Usually it is free of bones, but I've had a couple pieces over the years with a couple bones. I remember them being easy to see and remove. I went out for dinner last night and had salmon. It was excellent. It's my favorite fish.

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Carmie — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:36:35 GMT

Of course you should try salmon. What have you been waiting for? Life is way too short not to try everything at least once.

Personally, I love it.

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x Hedge — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:36:46 GMT

Order it poached (my favorite). Order it grilled. Have a bit of smoked salmon in your salad. Love that!

Flavor is quite different so you may love it prepared one way and hate it prepared another way.

This is an oily fish, but these fats are good for you.

Salmon bones are soft and edible. They're usually removed but if you get one, just chew it up like a little extra calcium.

-when my mother was removing bones from salmon and I'd come around looking for a snack, she'd give me the little round bones to chew on.

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GCR18 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:39:25 GMT

@Irshgrl31201wrote:
I love fish of all kinds and for a first time fish person I think you would probably do better with a white flaky fish like haddock or cod. Salmon is fishier which I don't mind and it is oily fish. I only like salmon from certain stores and it is usually a lot more expensive. The best salmon I have ever had is when my brother in law went on a fishing trip to Alaska. He had a guide and as soon as they came in, it was filleted and flash frozen. It just has such a great taste that even the really expensive salmon at the better stores rarely has. Farm raised salmon just cannot compare IMO and I never eat farm raised.

@Irshgrl31201 LOL. I find salmon mild and not fishy. Yes, salmon from the Pacific northwest is the best. I get salmon at Costco. I look for non farmed.

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Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:40:16 GMT

I love fish and always grew up eating fish so I was really surprised to find out the amount of my friends who not only haven't eaten fish but any type of seafood. I know a lot of people who haven't eaten salmon. I am not trying to discourage anyone from eating any type of seafood at all because I think it is great but I usually find people who are scared to eat fish in general, they usually find salmon to fishy. Now I don't know where they have gotten their fish which IMO really DOES MATTER.

What would it hurt to try? If you don't like it take a drink of water. Buy a small amount of good salmon. I would look up different ways to prepare it and find a highly rated one that is simple so you can get the true taste of the salmon, at least at first to see how you like it then you can experiment. I love a simple marinade with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper and a bit of butter under the broiler.

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char1976 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:41:35 GMT

Our family loves it If your familiar with The Kitchen shown on Food Network they prepared it with a rub using brown sugar and chili seasoning. I baked that way and it was delicious.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:42:51 GMT

We have fresh salmon weekly. I buy "fresh," not farmed. It's easy to cook and very healthful.

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Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:43:39 GMT

@GCR18wrote:
@Irshgrl31201wrote:
I love fish of all kinds and for a first time fish person I think you would probably do better with a white flaky fish like haddock or cod. Salmon is fishier which I don't mind and it is oily fish. I only like salmon from certain stores and it is usually a lot more expensive. The best salmon I have ever had is when my brother in law went on a fishing trip to Alaska. He had a guide and as soon as they came in, it was filleted and flash frozen. It just has such a great taste that even the really expensive salmon at the better stores rarely has. Farm raised salmon just cannot compare IMO and I never eat farm raised.
@Irshgrl31201 LOL. I find salmon mild and not fishy. Yes, salmon from the Pacific northwest is the best. I get salmon at Costco. I look for non farmed.

I think it is mild too, I am just speaking about people who really aren't into fish or seafood. That is what I have heard them say. I used to get salmon at Costco and then I got one with tons of live worms in it. I know that can happen anywhere but it freaked me out. I think there is a facebook video going around of it. I have a fish monger I have been going to since 2002 and he has the best fish all around that I have found where I live.

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OKPrincess — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:48:26 GMT

I grew up eating fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, catfish, salmon. Love it. Mom made salmon patties for dinner w/diced boiled potatoes, and peas. Eat it to this day. Try grilled salmon in Caesar salad. Love it!!

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GCR18 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:49:07 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 Moving from the east coast to the Midwest was tough. The stores here have their idea of fresh seafood and I have mine. I buy frozen salmon at Costco.

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Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:53:20 GMT

@GCR18wrote:
@Irshgrl31201 Moving from the east coast to the Midwest was tough. The stores here have their idea of fresh seafood and I have mine. I buy frozen salmon at Costco.

Yes, my relatives live in Oklahoma so I know your struggle girl. I don't think my salmon from Costco was frozen. I also wasn't trying to put down Costco at all because I live there. Fish anywhere can have those. The salmon I got from Costco was in the aisle next to chicken wings. Hope you didn't think I was trying to put down Costco though @GCR18

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qvcfreak — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:58:20 GMT

Sam's carries a Blackened Salmon and it is delicious. I normally don't like Salmon, too strong for me but I love this one.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:06:10 GMT

I would not eat it for years until I tried wild Alaskan salmon purchased in a fish store that only carries fish from the United States and Canada. We had it tonight and I put a little Grey Poupon on it while cooking. It had a slightly sweet taste and not at all strong or fishy.

Filet of of sole is another favorite ...a very mild tasting fish.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:09:33 GMT

Only you can decide whether you like it. Buy a small piece from your local grocery store that sells fresh fish. Some grocers will steam it for you, or you can pick up one of their recipes for baking, broiling or grilling with nothing more than a little butter and lemon. Personally, I find it stronger, but it has an interesting taste. Again, you need to just try it yourself. And no, you find bones.

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Ms tyrion2 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:16:40 GMT

I love salmon and eat it in every form--cooked, sashimi, smoked.

I agree it can be a stronger tasting fish especially if not prepared well. Overcooking will ruin it. It definitely has a more distinct flavor than scallops.

For a first foray into fish, I would also suggest a mild, white fish. Tilapia, cod, perch, or even walleye pike. Once you work your way into liking fish, branch out to the delectable salmon!

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:17:42 GMT

I LOVE salmon ... both fresh and canned.

I make really, really good salmon burgers (Weight Watchers recipe), and an excellent salmon loaf.