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Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. A single serving delivers enormous amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which are credited with helping control blood pressure among other health benefits. Whole salmon also delivers various vitamins and minerals, as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants. As good as a nice cut of salmon is to eat, have you ever thought about buying the whole salmon? Doing so allows you to feed your whole family a super-nutritious meal, while also providing an excellent opportunity to practice your cooking skills.

When properly prepared, salmon is a very versatile seafood. You can cook the whole salmon using your favorite recipe and make it a centerpiece entree for dinner. You could peel and then slice or shred the meat of the fish to toss into salads or to place on bagels or other types of sandwiches. You can also make it into a party snack by peeling the fish and letting your guests spread it on bread or crackers.

A 100-gram serving of salmon delivers about 140 calories. That serving provides more than 130 percent of your daily recommended values of vitamin B12, which is important in the functioning of your nerve cells and the production of DNA. A single serving also provides you with selenium, a mineral that's key to the reproductive system.

One of the most important things to look for when choosing a whole salmon is the color of the fish. Avoid fish that provide even a hint of browning. Experts also advise shoppers to examine the eyes of the fish. You want to make sure they are bright and clear, and not hazy. Also, make sure the fish has a firmness to it.

Whole salmon stands up to a range of cooking methods. One of the most popular is to put the fish on the grill. It can be tricky to manage the heat of the flames to produce a properly cooked rather than burned salmon. The best approach is to wrap the salmon in aluminum foil before throwing it on the grill. Make sure to spray the foil with a cooking spray so the salmon can be removed after cooking. Expert cooks advise adding items like lemon and dill and seasoning the fish liberally with salt and pepper before cooking.

Whole salmon can also be baked in the oven. When baking, you also want to make use of aluminum foil and cooking spray before sliding the salmon into the oven. The salmon typically is fully cooked in about an hour or an hour-and-a-half, depending on the size of the fish. One method that is less practical is pan-frying. The whole salmon is just too large and it's too difficult to control the temperature properly.

No matter whether you choose grilling or baking, most cooking experts advise you to score the fish and even stuff it with the elements of your favorite recipe and also liberally adding seasoning.