When it comes to seafood, salmon is one of the most popular options due to its rich flavor and versatility in cooking. But have you ever tried fusion salmon? This unique dish combines the traditional taste of salmon with various global flavors, taking your taste buds on a culinary journey. In this article, we will explore the different types of fusion salmon dishes, the ingredients use, and how to prepare them at home.
You are ready to eat healthy, some fresh salmon dishes and read how easy to make different type of meals with the fish then let's get ready.
We are going to cook 2 and half way with meal with the high protein fish. Sounds weird why 2 and half way because we are going to do some fusion dishes. First dish is grill fillets with a side of mushrooms and some element of surprise. Second dish is pasta pesto salmon meal that is quick, simple and with ingredients you can find in your home everyday.
How to cook grilled salmon?
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4 salmon fillets Salt and pepper Olive oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic, minced |
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and brush fillets with olive oil. Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it’s cooked to your liking. While the salmon is grilling, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little bit of olive oil and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Serve the grilled salmon with the stir-fried mushrooms on the side. |
As we said grilled salmon fillets dish can be done with two ways. We cheated a bit and instead for a side with grilled mushrooms you can your fillets and make it with a side of Thai style hot and sour or in other words Thai orange soup. A southern main stay soup that have is sour, a bit spicy and a little sweet. A creamy soup with a similar color as Tom Yum soup. The instructions for the fillet is the same.
Just few additional ingredients needs to be added for the soup dish and there are listed below.
- Roi Thai - Orange Soup
- Carrots
- Corns
Three additional ingredients added for Thai style sour soup with grilled fillets. To cook the soup is similar to our famous and popular Panang Curry dish here.
But before we move onto pasta with pesto with the fillets of fish. Do check out our pesta pasta salad recipe here for more creative healthy meals ideas.
Next, let's move on to Pesto Pasta with more fillet of fish. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's still packed with flavor.
How to cook pesto pasta salmon?
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4 salmon fillets Salt and Pepper 8 oz pasta 1/2 cup of pesto 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Olive Oil |
Medium heat on stove to grilled the 4 fillets of salmon and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Sprinkle some chili powder. In 10-12 minutes your salmon is cooked. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water and return the pasta to the pot. Add the pesto and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coasted with pesto and salmon. |
Fun Facts
- Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to reproduce. They are also known for their bright colors and their ability to jump high out of the water.
- Salmon can travel up to 900 miles and climb up waterfalls over 400 feet high in order to reach their spawning grounds.
Were you looking for a delicious and healthy meal idea? Look no further than these two salmon dishes! Not only is it pack with essential omega-3 fatty acids, but the fish is a very versatile protein that you can prepare in a variety of ways. You can cook it and eat it for lunch or dinner or even a good brunch meal. For more pasta meals that are healthy and very simple to cook. Check out our 2 pasta salad you can cook at home.
The best way to know when salmon is done cooking is to use a thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the fish and check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F.
If the salmon have a slimy texture, a sour smell or discoloration, it is likely bad and should not be eaten at all cost.
