Book Review: Seduced by Salmon, by Gigi Ashworth

Ashworth, G. (2023).?Seduced by salmon: Showing you 69 ways with salmon after pre-heating your oven. Columbia, SC.

Summary

Gigi has created an informative and inspirational book centered around salmon. After a brief introduction, there are three chapters. Chapter one provides information on the different types of salmon, their health benefits, and possible concerns. Chapter two dives into the different cuts, canned salmon, cooking methods, sources, tools, and pantry staples. Chapter three covers the basics of preparing salmon and creative recipes covering breakfast, appetizers, snacks, salads, entrees, and even one dessert recipe. All recipes are free of wheat, dairy, gluten, sugar, soy, fruit, and nuts.

This book is a must-have if you love salmon. And if you don’t think you like salmon, you need to try some of these delicious recipe creations.

Advantages

This is more than a cookbook. I expected to be inspired by amazing recipes. I did not expect to be educated on the types, cuts, health benefits, and more. Fantastic! The recipes are not complicated, and the light-heartedness tone is entertaining.

Disadvantages

The author’s playful puns may not be for everyone, but don’t let it deter you from the quality of the book’s information and recipes.

Golden nuggets

·??????Page 14, “…Atlantic Salmon is being raised in many different parts of the world…in Child, Norway, Scotland, and British Columbia.”

·??????Page 18, “The benefits of eating omega-3 fatty acids…far outweighs the health risks of any contaminants lurking within the fish flesh and fat.”

·??????Page 21, “Some might argue that the omega-3 fatty acid, ALA, another “good guy,” that is only found in plants, such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils, is a good way to get one’s daily omega-3 helping. Sure, the body can convert ALA to EPA and DHA, however, this process is very inefficient and most adults only convert about 5% to EPA and 2% to DHA, thus making salmon that much more alluring!”

·??????Page 22, “The problem with fish oil supplements is that EPA is highly vulnerable to oxidative damage, which in turn could damage vital molecules in our cells…it’s far better (and tastier) to consume salmon, than to supplement with pills.”

·??????Page 23, Salmon (3.5 oz serving) contains over 100% of the daily value (DV) for B12, 63% of the DV for niacin (B3), 56% of the DV for B6, 38% of the DV for riboflavin (B2), 38% of the DV for pantothenic acid (B5), 23% of the DV for thiamin (B1), and 7% of the DV for folic acid (B9).

·??????Pages 34 -35, Different Cuts of Salmon

·??????Pages 44 – 48, Where to Buy Salmon

·??????Page 49, Kitchen Tools/Appliances

·??????Page 50, Staple Pantry, Fridge, and Ingredients