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Shrimp
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Cut into chunks; heartier, rich seafood flavor
10.0
gluten-free salmon
substitute.
12 gluten-free substitutes for salmon — top pick Shrimp at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are gluten-free
top substitutes
02
Tuna
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Rich fish, works fresh or canned
10.0
03
Trout Fish
10.01 fillet : 1 fillet
Very close flavor and fat content; cooks in the same time as salmon
10.0
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04
Mackerel Fish
10.01 fillet : 1 fillet
Oily and rich like salmon but stronger; great grilled or smoked
10.0
05
Sardine Fish
10.01 oz : 1 oz
Oily and flavorful; use canned for salads or pasta in place of canned salmon
10.0
06
Herring Fish
10.01 fillet : 1 fillet
Oily and rich, especially pickled or smoked; best as canned or smoked salmon swap
10.0
07
Halibut Fish
6.71 fillet : 1 fillet
Milder and leaner; reduce cook time slightly to avoid drying out
6.7
08
Cod Fish
6.71 fillet : 1 fillet
Leaner and flakier; add olive oil or butter to compensate for missing fat
6.7
09
Tilapia Fish
6.71 fillet : 1 fillet
Much milder and leaner; best in saucy or seasoned dishes, not standalone
6.7
10
Haddock Fish
6.71 fillet : 1 fillet
Mild and flaky; swap in for baked or poached salmon preparations
6.7
11
Mahimahi Fish
6.71 fillet : 1 fillet
Firm and mildly sweet; holds up well on the grill like salmon
6.7
12
Tofu
3.31 fillet : 1 fillet
Firm tofu works in plant-based versions; press and marinate to mimic salmon texture
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Trout Fish: Very close — slightly milder than salmon
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Mackerel Fish: Stronger, more assertive fish flavor
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Sardine Fish: Tiny bony fish; very different presentation
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Sardine Fish: Stronger briny flavor; best canned not fresh
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Herring Fish: Stronger fishy taste; smoked or pickled is best
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Halibut Fish: Leaner and firmer; overcooks faster than salmon
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Cod Fish: Much milder and leaner, lacks salmon's richness
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Cod Fish: Flaky white flesh vs salmon's dense pink
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Tilapia Fish: Very mild and bland, needs heavy seasoning
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Tilapia Fish: Thinner fillets; cook faster and dry out easily
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Haddock Fish: Very mild; may need bold seasoning to compensate
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Haddock Fish: Drier and flakier; needs butter or oil
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Mahimahi Fish: Firmer and leaner; won't flake like salmon
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Tofu: Soft spongy tofu; nothing like flaky fish
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Tofu: Bland — needs heavy marinade and seasoning