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Should I brine my salmon?

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Not only does brining salmon prevent the albumin from leaching out, but it also results in a juicier final result; you're less likely to get a dried-out piece of salmon if you leave it on the heat for a minute too long. And as an added bonus, brining makes for a thoroughly well-seasoned piece of fish.

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    Skipjack and canned light tuna, which are relatively low in mercury, can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. However, albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are high in mercury and should be limited or avoided.

  • Is Aldi salmon from China?

    5. Imported fish – If it comes from China, don't buy it! I've seen people saying they've found wild-caught Alaskan salmon at ALDI, but every package I've ever looked at says it was imported from China. Don't be deceived by labels.

  • What's the best oil to pan fry fish in?

    Extra-virgin olive oil is an excellent choice for cooking, even for high-heat methods like frying,” she says. “Pan-frying fish in olive oil gives it a wonderfully crispy crust, and it's a divine light choice since you don't have to lather it in batter or leave it in marinades for hours on end.”

  • What is killing baby salmon?

    Hundreds of thousands of young salmon are dying in Northern California's Klamath River as low water levels brought about by drought allow a parasite to thrive, devastating a Native American tribe whose diet and traditions are tied to the fish.

  • Is Atlantic salmon healthy?

    Keep eating salmon! Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids that provide well documented benefits for the heart and brain. Wild salmon is a great choice and farmed salmon is a good alternative. Women of childbearing age and young children should continue to eat fish known to be low in contaminants.

  • What does the smell of fish indicate?

    A fish-like body odor may result from an excess of certain proteins in the diet or from an increase in bacteria that normally produce trimethylamine in the digestive system. A few cases of the disorder have been identified in adults with liver or kidney disease.

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