Tassal research finds most Australians don’t know how to cook ‘brain food’ salmon

Trying to think of a nutritious meal for dinner? Spare a thought for the humble salmon which, despite being nutritious, is not as popular at the dinner table as it could or should be. And new research reveals most people don’t know how to cook it correctly.

Australian salmon producer Tassal, based in Kew, has commissioned some new research and there’s something fishy about the figures.

They found while most Australians view salmon as a healthy meal, up to three quarters of the nation don’t know how to cook it — which is a shame considering it’s a relative superfood.

Tassal senior brand manager Jess Doolan said salmon was packed full of omega-3 fats, protein and lots of vitamins and antioxidants.

She said her favourite way to prepare it was grilling it on each side for five minutes, and while cooking times varied between fillet sizes and kitchen appliances, she said this was a good rule of thumb when making a nutritious salmon meal for the family.

“There are few foods that offer so many key nutrients in a single serve, which is why salmon is frequently referred to as brain food,” she said.

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“Through this five-plus-five routine we want to make it easier than ever for families to have the confidence to cook salmon regularly.”

Nutritionist Susie Burrell said research showed people who had a high level of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood experienced a range of health benefits including a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

For more salmon recipes visit: tassal.com.au/kitchen/recipes/