Garlic and Pepper Smoked Salmon
Savor the exceptional taste of our garlic and pepper smoked wild King salmon. Known for its rich flavor, buttery texture, and delicate profile, each bite promises a satisfying dining experience that's simply delicious.
Our process begins with meticulous attention to detail. We carefully cure our wild king salmon in a specially handcrafted brine, ensuring that every piece is infused with flavor from the start. It is then immediately vacuum-sealed and flash frozen, locking in its delectable taste, and guaranteeing that it arrives at your table bursting with flavor, just as if it was freshly caught.
The result? A culinary delight that pleases the palate with every bite. Our garlic & pepper smoked salmon offers a subtle smokiness, complemented by the aromatic blend of garlic and black pepper. Each mouthful is a harmonious blend of flavors, leaving you craving more with each satisfying indulgence.
However, the appeal of our wild king salmon goes beyond its taste. With possibly the highest oil content of any salmon, king salmon boasts a firm, oily flesh and distinctive coloration ranging from orange to pink. This abundance of healthy omega-3 fats gives it a luxurious buttery flavor and a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, making it one of the most sought-after fish varieties.
Whether as an appetizer, a flavorful addition to salads or pasta dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own, it's sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Furthermore, our smoked wild king salmon is not just delicious, it's also packed with nutrition. It's a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories, making it an excellent addition to any diet.
Nutritional Benefits
Low in Calories:
Smoked salmon is a low-calorie food that can be a great option for those looking to maintain or lose weight. A 3.5-ounce serving of smoked salmon contains only 117 calories, making it a satisfying and nutritious addition to any meal.
Great source of Protein:
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body. A 3.5 -ounce serving of smoked salmon contains approximately 18 grams of protein, making it an excellent option for those looking to increase their protein intake.
Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
Smoked salmon is also high in essential omega-3 fatty acids, supplying a combined 0.5 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fats are linked to a variety of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and supporting brain function. These fats are considered essential because our body cannot make them, so we must obtain them from our diet
Vitamins and Minerals:
Smoked salmon is also a healthy source of essential vitamins and minerals, including the B Vitamins. Smoked salmon is especially rich in vitamin B12, which keeps nerve and blood cells healthy, and plays a crucial role in preventing certain types of anemia. It is also a good source of Niacin, Riboflavin and B6. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones.
Choline: Choline has an important role in many metabolic processes, including the removal of cholesterol from the liver, DNA synthesis, neurotransmission, memory, muscle movement, regulating heartbeat and other basic functions.
Phosphorus: Essential for bone health, strengthening your skeleton and increasing your bone density. This helps prevent osteoporosis and other age-related diseases that can impact bone health.
Copper: Necessary for the production of red blood cells, energy metabolism, and connective tissue formation.
Selenium: a mineral essential for a healthy thyroid that acts as an antioxidant, protecting your body from damage caused by free radicals.
Here is a summary of the great nutritional value of this 3.5 oz. serving of smoked salmon:
(The Daily value (DV) noted below refers to how much of a nutrient you should consume each day based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Calories: 117
- Protein:18 grams
- Fat:4 grams
- Sodium:600–1,200 mg
- Phosphorus:13% of the Daily Value (DV)*
- Copper:26% of the DV
- Selenium:59% of the DV
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):9% of the DV
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin):30% of the DV
- Vitamin B6:16% of the DV
- Vitamin B12:136% of the DV
- VitaminE: 9% of the DV
- VitaminD: 86% of the DV
- Choline:16% of the DV
Our smoked salmon also contains smaller amounts of many other essential nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin B1, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and zinc.
Now, let’s see how this rich nutritional profile translates into actual health benefits for you:
Health Benefits
- Promotes Heart Health
Salmon is considered one of the top heart-healthy foods. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduces systemic inflammation and the risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke. These fatty acids provide a range of health-protective effects on the cardiovascular system. Specifically, these impacts include
- Lowering (high) blood pressure
- Reducing cholesterol levels
- Reducing triglycerides
- Normalizing heart rhythm (extreme heart arrhythmias can be a dangerous condition)
- Improving blood flow
- Supports Brain Health
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in smoked wild king salmon are essential for optimal brain function. Consuming these fatty acids regularly may help improve cognitive function, memory, and mood. These fatty acids can also relieve
Inflammation, thus protecting the nervous system from oxidative stress and age-related damage. In addition, some animal studies suggest that long-term omega-3 intake can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s symptoms.
3. Improves Bone Health
Research suggests that the omega-3 fatty acids present could help enhance bone health to keep conditions like osteoporosis away. Inflammation contributes to bone resorption, a process in which bone tissue is broken down. Since omega-3-rich salmon is a natural anti-inflammatory food, eating this delicious fish on a regular basis is a great way to maintain strong bones.
- Supports Eye Health
Consuming smoked wild king salmon regularly may help protect against age-related macular degeneration (the No. 1 cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and European Union) and other vision problems, because omega-3 fatty acid DHA protects the retina. They are also essential for eye development in infants.
Omega-3s also improve the drainage of intraocular fluid from the eyes and decrease the risk of glaucoma and high eye pressure.
- May Help Fight Cancer
Any discussion about the health benefits of omega-3-rich salmon would not be complete without mentioning the evidenced-based effects this superfood can have not only on preventing cancer, but helping to fight tumor growth and development.
Much of this is related to its anti-inflammatory properties, which affect all areas of the body. In fact, omega-3 rich foods such as salmon are some of the top cancer-fighting foods on the planet.
6. Optimizes Skin Health
Including wild-caught salmon in your diet may also help provide for a youthful glow and more supple skin due to its rich compliment of omega-3 fatty acids. For this reason, dermatologists around the world frequently recommend consuming more wild-caught salmon to keep skin bright and healthy.
- May Aid in Weight Management:
The combination of protein, healthy fats, and nutrients in smoked wild king salmon can help keep you feeling full and satisfied, reducing the likelihood of overeating and supporting weight management efforts.
Some Tasty Ways to Enjoy Garlic and Pepper Smoked Salmon
- On a bagel with cream cheese
- Waffles With Feta and Smoked Salmon
- Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
- Atop your favorite salad
- On toast with scrambled eggs
- Mixed into a pasta dish
- Avocado Hollandaise Eggs Benedict
- Stirred into a dip for crackers
- On a platter with vegetables
Overall, our garlic and pepper smoked wild king salmon offers a delicious and nutritious way to support overall health and well-being. Incorporating it into your diet regularly can provide a range of health benefits while satisfying your taste buds with its rich, smoky flavor.
So why wait? Treat yourself to our garlic & pepper smoked wild king salmon today.
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