salmon head soup

The trickery of the salmon head is like no other. It conciliates not even the seamiest of stomachs. And for the common diner, it can be too foreign to fathom. But like so many perplexing discoveries this rare earth has to offer, looks will be deceiving for the salmon head. Gelatinous eye, open jaw, silken scales… it certainly doesn’t lure you in. But what comes of a salmon head broth (a $2.00 purchase) may alarm you (in a good way).

It is in its own right, disturbing yet not surprisingly disturbing that salmon heads are another useful treasure marked as “throw-away” in our lovely little society.

The benefits of salmon and other meaty fish are clear as day, riddled with omega 3s in their oils and superior protein to that of its red meat cousins.

Yet it continues…

Cancer Protection

Researchers at University of Maryland Medical Center added that regular consumption of salmon will help to curb the risk of colon cancer or prevent it from worsening in the people affected with the disease.  They also added that men can rely on salmon fish for reducing the risk of prostate cancer and women from breast cancer.

As said before the salmon is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, and these acids inhibit the actions of free radicals causing cancer.

Final Verdict: This means you can reduce risk of cancer by incorporating salmon broth in your diet.

Heart Health

Consumption of fishes enriched with omega-3 fatty acids offers multitude of heart health benefits. According to Mayo Clinic, a weekly consumption of one or two servings of salmon will reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and untimely death. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the levels of triglycerides in the body and enhance levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterols and plummets the level of blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension. The scientists at University of Maryland Medical Center have encouraged the consumption of salmon or salmon enriched foods because they inhibit the risk of blood clots and atherosclerosis. They added having the course of salmon dish at least twice a week will help to reduce the risk of strokes by 50 percent.

Arthritis

The researchers at University of Maryland Medical Center add that people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis on consumption of foods enriched with omega -3 fatty acids could lower their stiffness in joints. The omega -3 fatty acids present in salmon slows down the progression of inflammation.

Skin Allergies

It was found that people suffering from psoriasis experienced improvement in their skin, after they increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids along with their regular prescriptions. Along with it researchers have found that omega – 3 fatty acids empower the skin to fight ultra violet radiations.

Consumption of foods enriched with omega-3 fatty acids help to boost the brain cells and helps to improve the symptoms of mental disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia.

Recipe

The Broth

2 fish heads

bushel of green onions

1 chopped red onion

2 large portabella (or mushroom of choice)

miso to taste

rice vinegar to taste

soy sauce to taste

white pepper pinch

Garnish

The garnish is actually a primary component to the soup, not to be thought of as a typical secondary part. 

1/2 cubed yam

celery chopped

carrots julienne

kale, bok choy or swiss chard chopped

green onions quartered

snow peas whole

after the broth has been rendered from the fish head goodness, remove the heads, or dont. it is a choice made soley by the chef. in the end either the cook or the diner will have to do a little picking in order to salvage the delishous meat from the bones. when the broth is strained and pure, heat it. add the yams and carrots. wait a few minutes before serving the revised broth over the remaining garnish. serve immediately  this process allows the vegetables to retain their nutritional value and add to the health benefits of this superfood salmon head soup.

enjoy!