What to Look for (& Avoid) When Shopping for Salmon

In general, we think wild-caught seafood is the way to go. Simply put, it’s harvested from a natural habitat (lake, ocean, river), whereas farmed seafood is raised in large tanks. Unless you’re able to visit the fish farm to check out the environment the fish live in, what they’re fed or if they were given additives, chemicals or antibiotics, we would be leery of farm-raised fish.

Believe it or not some farm-raised fish, such as salmon, are colored with artificial food dyes. We’re not kidding! Next time you go to the supermarket and walk past the fish section, take a glance at the difference in color between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon. Check the labeling and if you see color added, avoid it!

So what should you look for?

• Wild-caught seafood
• Preferably caught in the United States

Some ways to “reinvent” your leftover Teriyaki Salmon

Leftovers are king when trying to simplify eating real foods. There’s nothing better than having prepared food on hand for quick and easy meals throughout the week. But eating the same thing 2 or 3 nights in a row can get a tad boring. To break up the monotony, here are some ways to reinvent your leftover Teriyaki Salmon and create an entirely new meal:

• Super simple salmon quesadillas: Add leftovers to a tortilla. Top with arugula, onions, and cheese of choice. Add another tortilla on top. Heat both sides in a greased skillet for 4-6 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy!
• Buddha bowls: Serve cold in a bowl with a small amount of wilted spinach, sautéed veggies, rice, and avocado.
• A spruced-up salad: Serve cold on a bed of greens topped with sautéed veggies.
• Eggs or an Omelet: Add leftover salmon to eggs or an omelet for an easy, yet amazing breakfast.