Salmon Loaf an Old Time Favorite
A salmon loaf made from canned salmon can be a tasty inexpensive change to the holiday lunch or brunch. This is an old favorite for many people in certain parts of the country but if you live in parts of the country where getting really fresh seafood is a challenge or is ridiculously expensive it can become a new favorite for you.
Salmon loaf works well when served hot or room temperature and adds to the choices of any brunch buffet. When ever feel like changing things up a bit I go for my favorite salmon loaf recipe.
I could not believe that my Mom had never made this particular item before. Between Christmas and new year’s day of this year (2019) I was having a phone conversation with my Mom about all the wonderful things she used to cook for the holidays and when I bought up salmon loaf she quickly stopped me in my tracks and said “ I don’t remember ever having made salmon loaf in my life “. I was confused, how have I made this a part of my holiday memories. Did someone else make it and bought it with them? Could I be remembering this the wrong way or is it a part of a whole different situation?
Whatever the matter is, I think that Mom is mistaken because I definitely remember salmon loaf being around during my childhood.
Anyways, for those of you who have never had salmon loaf please don’t think that it’s just salmon cake shaped a different way, a good salmon loaf recipe is usually made quite different and may or may not have ingredients such as capers, fresh or dried dill, shallots and so on. While salmon loaf is generally not as fishy as salmon cakes or salmon croquettes if you like canned salmon or the taste of salmon cakes then you will love salmon loaf.
I find making this dish is an inexpensive way to add another seafood choice to the holiday brunch or any buffet menu at any time of the year. With so many people turning away from red meat, pork and even chicken you can still be creative without breaking the bank.
I will guarantee you that even though it might not be a long-time favorite for most, it will be a new favorite for many. So, give a new dish a try and don’t forget to serve a few lemon wedges on the side.
When purchasing canned salmon be sure that the can specifies Alaska salmon or Alaska wild caught because Atlantic salmon is rarely wild caught.