7 Weeknight-Worthy Recipes Starring Norwegian Salmon

We partnered with our associates at Seafood from Norway to showcase recent methods to make salmon a weeknight hero.

There are just a few the reason why salmon is on the prime of the hit record for weeknight dinners. It’s wealthy in taste but mild and wholesome; it’s a flexible protein that cooks simply and rapidly; and it is bought an adoring, all-ages fan base. In different phrases, it’s the perfect centerpiece for a successful household meal.

However right here’s a sizzling tip: Once you’re on the fish counter, search for salmon from Norway. It grows slowly in chilly, clear water, which permits it to develop a agency texture and scrumptious style, all 12 months spherical.

I like Norwegian salmon steamed, baked, grilled, poached, gradual roasted, and in soups. However in case that’s a liiiittle too broad, I’ve narrowed it all the way down to seven of my all-time favourite recipes that allow Norwegian salmon shine.

1. Black Garlic-Marinated Grilled Salmon with Charred Scallions

Chef Victoria Blamey of the tasting-menu-only Blanca restaurant in Brooklyn developed this recipe. She zhushes up your fundamental grilled fish by marinating the filets in an umami-rich combination of fish sauce, pink miso, black garlic, tamarind paste and candy prunes (sure prunes!) to take grilled salmon to a complete new degree.

2. Steamed Salmon with Ginger, Inexperienced Garlic, Potatoes & Miso

Roasted fingerlings make a (surprisingly) fast facet dish for this mild and zesty salmon that Chef Victoria likes to prep throughout busy weeks.

3. Norwegian Salmon with Teriyaki

To convey everybody in your loved ones to the desk, simply do that to your salmon: add a contact of teriyaki, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, some artfully organized bok choy leaves, and see how they run.

4. Penne Pasta with Salmon

Broaden your definition of pasta night time. This twist on a weeknight staple, with hunks of salmon and mascarpone for a contact of creaminess, plus a recent, sliced chili for some warmth, will completely change into your new go-to.

5. Nordic Salmon “Soppa”

Filled with mussels, shrimp, chunks of salmon and a beneficiant sprinkling of dill, a bowl of this creamy fish stew is as breathtaking as a gust of clear Norwegian air.

6. Good Roast Salmon

With a prep time of simply 5 minutes, this can be a tremendous easy method to a basic, homey meal. The herby yogurt sauce to spoon on prime can also be a keeper.

7. Grilled Norwegian Salmon Fillet with Caribbean Spices

A Jerk-inspired spice mix provides heat, island vibes to grilled salmon filets, and the citrusy mango salad amps up the tropical taste.