Its not too lean, its not too expensive, and its flavorful and versatile.
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There are few seafood staples as ubiquitous as salmon.
And for good reason: Its mild, versatile, forgiving to cook, and easy to find.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
But I realized Im still a little foggy on which species of salmon is the best to buy.
Heres what she had to say.
Which Species of Salmon is Best for Baking?
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Sockeye is the perfect medium between the two.
Because Coho dries out faster, she prefers to smoke it or use it in dips.
King salmon is luscious but pricey.
Look for wild-caught Alaskan salmon, she advises.
Copper River salmon is my favorite.
And, as they say, the redder, the better.
Seek out flesh thats red from edge to edge for the highest quality.
And verify that the fillets have an even thickness.
I always recommend going by temperature, not time, says Roberts.
If it flakes apart easily with a fork, Roberts says, its ready to serve.
