salmon substitutes

12 substitutes · avg score 8.1 · An oily, pink-to-orange fleshed saltwater and anadromous fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Excellent grilled, baked, poached, seared, smoked, or eaten raw in sushi and crudos.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Shrimp

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Cut into chunks; heartier, rich seafood flavor

02

Tuna

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Rich fish, works fresh or canned

03

Trout Fish

10.0
1 fillet : 1 fillet

Very close flavor and fat content; cooks in the same time as salmon

04

Mackerel Fish

10.0
1 fillet : 1 fillet

Oily and rich like salmon but stronger; great grilled or smoked

05

Sardine Fish

10.0
1 oz : 1 oz

Oily and flavorful; use canned for salads or pasta in place of canned salmon

06

Herring Fish

10.0
1 fillet : 1 fillet

Oily and rich, especially pickled or smoked; best as canned or smoked salmon swap

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