What is salmon?
Salmon is a saltwater fish, but what makes it (almost) unique in the fish world is that it swims through estuaries and upstream to find freshwater where it can reproduce. Salmon is often known as the fish for people who don’t like fish due to its meaty texture and delicate flavour.

What are the benefits of eating salmon?
Salmon is rich in omega-3. Omega-3 has been associated with health benefits including cognitive 

health and cardiovascular improvements. Salmon also contains high amounts of B vitamins, selenium and potassium.

Salmon features prominently in the Mediterranean diet and while this cannot be linked directly to good health; the Mediterranean diet has been shown to be one of the healthiest in the world, aiding in weight loss, mental health, and overall longevity.

Is salmon good for you?
From a health perspective, we can only echo the opinions of food specialists and dietitians that salmon is a healthy dish when eaten as part of a balanced diet. But, many speak of its flavour and the fact that delicious food is likely to put a contented smile on your face; so in that respect, yes, salmon is good for you.

What do I do with salmon?
Salmon is a very versatile fish; its meaty 

texture makes it ideal for dishes with a strong flavour. Salmon can be cooked in a variety of ways, it can be poached, grilled, baked, made into burgers, tossed with pasta, glazed, smoked or even eaten raw.

What do you eat salmon with?
Salmon’s strong flavour means it needs a hearty plate companion to really satisfy your palate. We find that salmon goes excellently with roast potatoes, fine beans, rice, and especially dishes with a distinct ginger flavour.

Can you eat salmon raw?
Yes, you can. Sushi is made with raw salmon. It’s widely available in supermarkets and Japanese restaurants. However, at the moment, there is no RSPCA Assured sushi available.

How to cook salmon?
Salmon is a versatile fish which lends itself well to a variety of dishes. We've got some recipes for you to help you spice up things in the kitchen and make sure Fishy Friday is always a favourite. 

Baked salmon recipes
Roast salmon makes a delicious treat for the family and a great choice if you're expecting guests, so when cooking to impress, be sure you get it right. When roasting your salmon, keep it simple and make sure you don’t overcook it. A little salt, pepper and oil rubbed in are all you’ll need before slipping it into your preheated oven. Make sure it’s hot, 200C.

Salmon cooks quickly, you only need to roast it for about 4 to 6 minutes per half-inch of a thickness (measure the thickest part). Your salmon is done when it is flaky, so you can check it with a fork.

If you’re looking for a little more inspiration and a way to add a tasty twist to your salmon, we’ve got a great recipe for baked salmon portions with cucumber, dill and yoghurt.

Grilled salmon
Whether it’s indoors or on the barbecue, grilled salmon is a summery delight, and we’ve got a delicious selection of recipes to keep your taste buds tingling all through the season. You could try our barbecue, teriyaki salmon, blackened salmon with caponata, Teriyaki salmon with sesame noodles, Rainbow trout with lemony caper butter or even the scrumptious Loch Fyne Bradan Rost with a whisky and oyster mushroom sauce.
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Smoked salmon recipes
Smoked salmon has an even richer flavour and is bound to delight even the most fish-disparaging of dinner guests as our recipes for semi-cured salmon and smoked salmon tartlets will prove. 

Fish pie
The king of all fish dishes surely has to be the salmon fish pie and have we got a tasty recipe for you to try!

Salmon burger
Perfect as starters, as the main meal and a sure

way to get the kids eating salmon, why not give our Thai salmon cakes a try tonight?

What makes RSPCA Assured salmon different?
On RSPCA Assured salmon farms, the fish are guaranteed more space to swim around in and are managed to a dedicated set of welfare standards from the moment of birth until slaughter. These standards have been designed to ensure the fish are healthier and less stressed.

Where can you buy RSPCA Assured salmon?
To find out where you can buy RSPCA Assured salmon near you, see our where to buy map. 

RSPCA Assured products
You can also find other RSPCA Assured products including bacon, sausages, eggs, chicken and milk.