Did you make a resolution to eat healthy this year? So many of us try to make smart decisions when it comes to food choices but it can get so confusing. We know that salmon is good for us but heard that it is being overfished and thus potentially declining in availability.
For that reason alone, I was intrigued to learn about a brand of salmon that is producing a delicious, nutritious and sustainable salmon. We know a number of things about salmon in general. Being low in calories and saturated fats while also containing high levels of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is considered extremely nutritious. However, we often hear the words “mercury” and “genetically modified” in relation to salmon. So what does this really mean?
Well, there are ultimately two ways salmon is cultivated: wild and farm raised. Wild salmon is just as it sounds: salmon that is caught from its natural environment (either the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans). Farm raised salmon means that the salmon were cultivated inland in aquacultures. Wild salmon tends to be more expensive because it is considered healthier…well that is until now. Atlantic Sapphire is a company that is shattering all of the negative connotations surrounding farm-raised salmon. What makes this farm raised salmon company different from all the others is its unique and innovative inland aquaculture.
Atlantic Sapphire is the first ever farm raised salmon company to utilize eco-friendly methods. Its method– named Oceanus after the ancient Greek and Roman name for the Atlantic Ocean– is centered around the company’s recirculating body of purified water. By using this type of aquaculture, Atlantic Sapphire is able to create an environment for salmon to be raised inland that parallels that of the Atlantic Ocean, which is salmons’ natural environment. Furthermore, this inland aquaculture is sustainable and completely negates the harsh effects on the oceans’ ecosystems.
I was invited to join the Atlantic Sapphire team for dinner at The Capital Grille during the National Restaurant Show. Chef Patrick made a dinner for us incorporating the salmon to show us the versatility of the fish. Each course was beautifully orchestrated so the flavors of the fish and other ingredients shined through. Presentation was stunning as well. This salmon, no matter the course, was almost a creamy texture with no strong fishy flavor which I particularly enjoyed.
Throughout the evening, we learned about ways to prepare this fish (and you don’t have to be a Chef!), how the company originated and what the mission is going forward. If you have a chance to try Atlantic Sapphire Salmon while dining in a restaurant or you are eating their smoked salmon, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we did. Here’s to our own good health and that of our oceans!
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What a beautiful meal!
You had me at Salmon. I love anything salmon. I love it baked, grilled, raw. It’s healthy and very delicious.
I love salmon! I use to attend the restaurant show many years ago with my husband when we lived in Chicago. Would love to attend as a blogger.
Oh my ! This looks so delicious! and looks so big in the photo haha!
I have to admit I adore salmon, I shall have to keep an eye out for this brand in particular. x
You can create so much with Salmon as a base on every dish. It is very easy to manage and color can give you that amazing festive look in every dish plate.
I absolutely adore salmon and all it’s qualities, thanks for the post!
I’m not a salmon or fish eater but I know my mom would love this article and be interested in this brand. The meals seem very healthy as well.
Salmon is one of the best and the healthiest too and it’s always something I enjoyed especially when it’s grilled or it’s prepares as a sashimi. There are plenty of recipes that will make you fall in love with salmon!
Oh wow I love that they care about the environment and have created eco friendly salmon, that is lovely.
I love salmon, it’s such a great tasting fish. I also like that it’s eco friendly salmon too 🙂
All that food looks really good. I have actually never had salmon before. I have some in my freezer that I haven’t gotten around to trying yet. I know it’s healthy, which is why I’m so interesting in try it.
I try to eat healthy and a variety of different food groups. We try to eat fish at least once a week. It can be hard to always eat healthy though because life tends to get in the way.
My family just love salmon, but we are also concerned about the environment. I love that this is farm uses eco-friendly techniques to raise them healthier.
We love salmon, I love to try different recipes using it. This post gives me a lot of ideas!
I want to learn new ways to prepare salmon. I love your experienced! I want to try different salmon dishes too.
Over the years, I never thought I’d learn something interesting about salmons, my favorite type of fish! Those menus looks really delicious, I’d go for the one with Jalapeno Caesar, smoked’s my way!
We seldom eat salmon at home due to its unavailability. I am so sure that any dishes using it is so good.
We have started looking for healthy eating long back & doing our best on that. I love anything that involves salmon being a healthy food & my goodness these are some delicious recipes to get the best out of it.
I love using salmon in recipes as a different twist than other meats. This company looks great to give a try.
I did make a resolution to eat healthier and seafood is definitely on that journey. This salmon looks great and I love what the company has done here.
I’ll be honest, I have never tried salmon. I have heard of it’s health benefits though. I need to try this now.
I love salmon it very delicious and its also very healthy. I tend o mostly bake it or fry it haven’t eaten it raw yet.
I know a friend who truly loves salmon. This is a great way to treat him for his kindness.
I am not much of a fish eater but my husband is. He would love to have this!
my children loves salmon too especially those fried in butter with carrots and some peas, this one is indeed very interesting to learn that their is sustainable products that we can get.