Canned Salmon is the Way to Go When Spicing Up Dinner Tonight

The United States Food and Drug Administration tells us that we are to eat one to two servings of seafood a week. They say that the health benefits of the vitamins and nutrients found in fish products are essential to healthy diet. They insist that Omega-3 fatty acids are the next big thing in American heart health and disease prevention. The FDA tells us all about what we have to include in our diets - but they're not necessarily clear on how.

While seafood is both delicious and beneficial, it is not always the easiest to find or to prepare. This is especially the case for those living far away from the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. What to do? Look into pink and red Alaska canned salmon.

Pink and red Alaska canned salmon are the most common of the canned salmon varieties. Easy to prepare and ready to go, they require little fuss. Canned salmon is available year-round and can be added to a variety of dishes. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and appetizers can all be spiced up with a bit of salmon in the mix. From Salmon Caesar Salads to Salmon Burgers, with canned salmon, anything is possible.

Available in various can sizes ranging from just 3 ounces to nearly 15 ounces, pink and red Alaska canned salmon is ready to serve as soon as you've opened the package.

Alaska Red Sockeye is the most common canned salmon. It is bright and dark red in color and firm in texture, rendering it a lovely addition to salads or entrees. Though it is a bit more expensive than its pink counterpart, the difference is notable. At 130 calories per 3-ounce serving, it is easy on the waistline. Nevertheless, it is a great source of protein with over 17 grams per serving and high in potassium.

Canned Pink Salmon is a more affordable version of Alaska canned salmon. Its rose color is accompanied by a soft texture and mild flavor. As opposed to canned Red Sockeye Salmon, it is best fitting in a pasta dish or casserole. As Pink Salmon is the most abundant of the salmon species in Alaska, its cost is quite low. Pink Salmon has fewer calories than its red counterpart at just 118 per serving. It has no carbohydrates, meaning those on a low-crab diet will not have to worry.

Pink and red Alaska canned salmon are great additions to any meal that will be sure to please the entire family.

For great information on everything seafood, look to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. ASMI is the best resource on the web for tips on Alaska's ocean bounty.