5 Simple and Sustaining Salmon Weekday Meals
Simple and nutritious meals are life-savers when times get busy, work and errands pile up, and — most especially) when sending kids back to school!
In Norway, fish has always played a paramount role in the food culture and everyday eating. Salmon, which is high in protein and rich in omega-3s, is one fish that’s served on the table weekly because it’s also very versatile.
If baked or pan-seared is the only way you cook your salmon, keep reading!
Here is a mouth-watering round-up of five delicious salmon meals created by Nevada Berg (@NorthWildKitchen) that everyone can easily prepare and turn into their own healthy weeknight staples that will make the colder months much tastier.
Smoking salmon is a traditional way of preserving fish, one that has long been part of the culture in Norway, and it gives salmon a unique and wonderful flavor. This distinct and delicious taste is certainly one of the reasons why smoking continues to this day. The variety of ways you can use smoked salmon in recipes is probably the other reason!
Making smoked salmon mousse is easy and totally worth it. If you are a parent, it’s a great recipe to cook together with your child.
With Kvaroy Arctic smoked salmon as its staple, you can experiment with the final tasting notes on this dish by adding lemon zest, sesame seeds, and chives.
The best part about this recipe is its versatility: you can serve it as a dip or on top of seasonal vegetables, as a side dish, or as a spread for breads and crackers.
Salmon Open-Faced Sandwiches with Radishes and Chive Oil
Open-faced sandwiches, called smørbrød, are common for breakfast and lunch in Norway. Typically consisting of a slice of hearty grain bread topped with anything from cheeses, seasonal veggies, cold meats and smoked fish.
While often sandwiches can be very simple, this one has a depth of taste and heartiness that can make a busy weeknight dinner feel decadent.
For this recipe, Nevada prepares our salmon fillet on a stir-fry pan for 8 minutes. You can also repurpose leftover salmon fillet too!
There’s something incredibly comforting about eating a bowl of creamy, Norwegian fish soup in the cold of winter. It’s also incredibly easy to make. Everything goes in one pot and it takes around 30 minutes to cook!
Rich in celery, carrots, parsnip, fennel, and protein and omega-3s from the salmon, this creamy soup is a balanced and heart-warming meal.
Salmon with Orange and Dill Foil Packets
Many people cook their salmon with lemons, and that’s definitely a delicious combination. But variety is important, especially in eating! So how about we swap those lemons for oranges?
Oranges, asparagus, butter, can give your salmon fillets a refreshing freshness during the colder months. And, as an added bonus, oranges and asparagus are both easily accessible during the winter.
Wrapping all the ingredients in foil packets literally takes less than 5 minutes and while cooking them in the oven, you can use all your extra time to relax with your family.
Hard Cider Poached Salmon w/a Creamy Dill Sauce
The name sounds sophisticated and the dish looks fancy but it’s a breeze to make and rich in flavor.
Poaching delicate salmon fillet in cider works well because the cider’s sweetness and acidity balances the flavor of the fish. Cream, the other key ingredient, provides an additional layer of richness while the dill adds zing to the overall dish. So, if you're looking for an elegant and nutritive dish that comes together quickly, you need not look any further.
