Why do most people ruin good salmon monkeying with toppings and glazes?

[Anonymous]

Good salmon filets cost as much as prime beef filets at WF. I won’t turn salmon down when it’s made with all sorts of exotic preparations, but am I the only one that prefers it simply baked with salt, pepper, and drizzle of olive oil? It’s such a great flavor on its own, it doesn’t need anything — like a prime beef filet mignon.

[Anonymous]

Not everyone agrees with you. Don’t you know that?!

[Anonymous]

I 100% agree but most people aren't buying the good stuff.

[Anonymous]

They're the same people who ruin lobster with fancy processing. Just steam it, and eat it. Maybe lemon. That's it.

[Anonymous]

I prefer it with a spice rub. Never been a big fish person though so I’m making it more palatable. I also cook it more than is needed. I only buy wild caught fish but I just get what’s at my Whole Foods, I don’t go anywhere special.

Prior to having kids I could eat plain salmon but my tastes completely changed following the pregnancy food aversions.

In other words, reasons. I’m sure everyone has theirs.

[Anonymous]

I like it with a glaze or rub. I love ethnic food and could never be happy with simple “seasonings” like salt and pepper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I 100% agree but most people aren't buying the good stuff.

Most upper middle class families are…buying the bags of frozen salmon? I really have no idea.

[Anonymous]

We buy the salmon filets at Costco. It's just an herb butter "glaze." I remove the dill for DW. The bigger crime is overcooking.

[Anonymous]

Why do so many people think everyone has to have the same taste as they do? Some people like their meats simply seasoned. Other people enjoy a glaze or sauce, even on high quality proteins. It’s not a one size fits all thing.

[Anonymous]

I agree, OP! My husband grills an awesome salmon seasoned just with olive oil, salt and pepper. I won’t order at a restaurant ever as his is the bar to beat

[Anonymous]

Costs too much at restaurants for them to attract customers by serving it completely plain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good salmon filets cost as much as prime beef filets at WF. I won’t turn salmon down when it’s made with all sorts of exotic preparations, but am I the only one that prefers it simply baked with salt, pepper, and drizzle of olive oil? It’s such a great flavor on its own, it doesn’t need anything — like a prime beef filet mignon.

You genuinely can’t fathom that different people might have different tastes?

[Anonymous]

I love the marinated spiced salmon at Costco—we have that a lot. I also like fresh salmon done with a maple mustard glaze. So good. Sometimes I get the fresh wild Norwegian and just sear it on the outside so it’s still mostly raw and just thin slice it — that is really good with some of the peri peri mayonnaise drizzled on top. I also did a big wild Alaskan filet baked with butter, green onion and fresh thyme on top — I thought that would be too boring but it was actually pretty good.
I generally do like fish with a little flavor added. But you can still taste the flavor of the fish.

[Anonymous]

I will only eat GOOD salmon raw with soy sauce. It needs nothing else!
OK salmon should be seared a little on the outside and a touch of dijonnaise-type sauce.
Definitely doesn't need any sort of sweet glaze or spicy rub. It's so flavorful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Costs too much at restaurants for them to attract customers by serving it completely plain.

I love cafes who let you pay $10 or whatever extra for salmon to be added to a salad. It’s always a simple roasted piece of filet. Simple and delicious addition to a Caesar salad. I don’t want a glazed, marinated, or any other sweet, sour, herby, or spicy-tasting salmon.