Grilling is a hot and fast way to cook kokanee salmon. I like lemon pepper for this application. I like the smoky char with the lemon pepper. It’s a great combo, especially on salmon. BUT with the method I’m going over, you can substitute any seasoning blend (that goes well with fish) and it’ll turn…
Kokanee salmon might be smaller than their ocean-going cousins, but they pack a serious nutritional punch. These landlocked sockeye salmon are a favorite for lake to table enthusiasts, with their vibrant orange-red fillets and delicious taste. In this article, we’ll dive into detailed nutrition facts for kokanee salmon – from calories and protein to omega-3s,…
Pan fried kokanee salmon is quick, simple, and packed with flavor. People have been cooking their catch on the frying pan for hundreds of years. The fact that you probably know several people that don’t like fish mean that there are a lot of people that are doing it wrong. I run a kokanee salmon…
A friend of mine goes to Navajo Lake a few times each year to catch kokanee during their annual snagging season. On a good year, the group he goes with can catch a hundred or more. I’ll be honest, the kokanee salmon caught during the spawn don’t taste good. I didn’t believe it when I…
Brining kokanee salmon is a key way to enhance flavor, preserve moisture, and get the best results from cooking. A Kokanee brine is key in smoking, grilling, or baking kokanee salmon. Why Brine Kokanee Salmon Brining kokanee adds flavor and also helps the salmon retain moisture. Retaining moisture is especially important when either baking, or…
Making your own caviar takes some time, and some might even call it tedious. But, if you enjoy caviar, and enjoy processing and working with your own fish, making your own caviar from your kokanee eggs can be a really fun, rewarding, and delicious experience. I especially like the idea of trying to make use…
A list of best kokanee salmon recipes for the smoker, grill, oven, or frying pan. I’ve been catching and cooking kokanee for years. I’ve had to learn to make the fish in a way that my picky wife and even pickier kids will not only eat, but get excited about. Below is my list of…
Pan seared Old Bay kokanee salmon is quick, simple, and packed with flavor. People have been cooking their catch on the frying pan for hundreds of years. The fact that you probably know several people that don’t like fish mean that there are a lot of people that are doing it wrong. I run a…
Salmon is delicious, but a good kokanee salmon dish begins with the preparation. A lot of salmon recipes, especially smoked kokanee recipes, begin with brining the fish. A brine is a salt and sugar combination that penetrates the flesh, enhances flavor, and alters the texture of the fish, generally making it cook and taste better….
My wife was hesitant when I first told her I was making blackened smoked kokanee. This recipe takes a flavor profile a lot of people are familiar with on beef and applies it to kokanee salmon. The results are phenomenal. Blackened kokanee is a different flavor profile than most of the kokanee people make, and…
