Fish Facts: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets

Fish Facts: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets

Matt Caudle

Description
Fresh Atlantic Salmon is our best-selling fish at Caudle’s. Between the whole fish, fillets, portions, and steaks Atlantic Salmon accounts for roughly 30% of our total fresh seafood sales. Caudle’s is proud to sell only premium Canadian Salmon from True North Seafood based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. The New Brunswick salmon is raised in it’s original habitat in the Bay of Fundy. True North is a global leader in salmon production and has a great reputation for quality and sustainability. They are 4 Star rated by BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) for their attention to environmentally friendly farming practices as well as quality and traceability.

Flavour Profile
Atlantic Salmon is a versatile fish that is excellently prepared in a wide variety of ways. Some of the most popular are baked, grilled or pan-seared. Atlantic salmon has a moderately high-fat content that allows it to stay very moist through the cooking process. This fat is also high in beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids which are important for heart health. When cooked the flesh will become quite firm with large flakes. Salmon has a distinct full-flavour that some find to be a little more intense than some of the milder white fish varieties.