How To Do The Salmon Swap

–Ditch the chicken for a succulent salmon burger –

–Crumbed salmon is a kid-pleaser –

So, you’ve seen the new advert but you’re drawing a blank as to how chicken can be swapped for salmon? Never fear because we spoke to Luke Cavanagh, our in-house Chef and Tasmanian Business Manager for some tips and tricks that will make you fall even more in love with salmon.

“The thing about salmon is that it is such a versatile protein that is really easy and quick to cook,” said Luke.

–Luke has many years of commercial cookery experience under his belt and in his role at Huon, has prepared thousands of salmon meals for patrons at Taste of the Huon, SeaFest and Dark Mofo. –

“The main things to remember when swapping chicken out is to think about the method of cookery. If you want a salmon taco you won’t stew salmon for hours, you might gently poach in the sauce. Likewise, if you are cooking a pasta you might either cook the salmon separately or add to the sauce at the end and gently heat through.” If you’re not confident cooking raw salmon, try using hot or cold smoked instead. “Hot or cold smoked salmon is a great way to get into cooking with fish. It is as easy as crumbling it into your dish and warming it through. Don’t cook it as it can completely fall apart and you’ll be left trying to find the fish in your dish!” Luke is a father to two young girls so knows how to make salmon appealing to little tastebuds.

–“My kids love salmon so it’s not really a hard sell to be honest. They have known it all their lives so with them I can do a whole fillet on the BBQ and they love the fact that they can just dig in.” –

Luke’s advice for parents with kids that don’t love seafood is to crumb it. “If they can pick it up and dip it in sauce you’re onto a winner!” “Crumbing is really easy to do so get the kids involved. They’ll love learning where their food comes from and helping out from start to finish.” For those who are ready to give chicken the night off, Luke suggests trying your hand at a really easy salmon burger that will satisfy those take-out cravings.

–“Burgers are great. You can make them with whole portions, minced salmon or a fishcake. Make sure to include your favourite sauce and toppings in a goodquality bun.” –

For a healthier option, try making your own nourish bowl with rice, fresh seasonal veggies and your favourite type of salmon. “Cooking with salmon doesn’t have to be complicated. We have hundreds of recipes on our website to get you started. These range from beginner through to accomplished—there’s something for everyone,” said Luke. Next time you’re thinking about dinner, give chicken the night off and serve up some quick and tasty Huon Salmon.