I think that a lot of people get really caught up thinking that paleo is a plate full of greens and a giant steak, when in fact it is so much more than that! Yes, the 'caveman' lifestyle focuses on meats, more specifically lean meats so certain steaks aren't necessarily a good thing since there is a lot of fat in them. When I go shopping I look in the grass fed section and can usually find some awesome cuts of lamb, beef and pork. My new favorite are trimmed down chicken thighs which you can use for just about any meal.
Fish in general sometimes get forgotten when meal planning and salmon is one of the meats that has tons of paleo recipes and doesn't get nearly enough credit! Like chicken, one piece can be cooked into several different meals- burgers, grilled, roasted, poached for tacos, etc. I mean as delicious as steak is, no one really fancies a poached t-bone. Granted salmon can be a little more on the fatty side and a little oily depending on how it is prepared; however, it is so versatile and filling.
Being in the PNW we have such a great selection of fish, especially salmon so pretty much anywhere you go there is always a salmon option if not two. Where I work we have a salmon Caesar salad, a cold grilled salmon nicosia salad, grilled salmon served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables and we often do a market choice special of a 4 oz crab cake on field greens. Obviously these are not all paleo approved but can see just how much you can get out of one piece of meat!
So, enjoy trying out new recipes and share some of your favorites!
Panda's Salmon Burger
1.5 oz grilled skinless salmon (or wild salmon in a can in water)
2 tbsp coconut oil for frying
Almond meal as a binding agent
1 egg
1tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp diced onion
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp paleo mayo
1 tsp fresh chopped dill
Salt, pepper and chopped green onions to taste
Mix the first group of ingredients together and fry in coconut oil. Mix the mayo with remaining ingredients for your sauce. Serve as a lettuce wrap or on fried plantain 'buns'
Here's a list of more I have found similar to ones I have tried to make:
http://www.theprudentwife.com/fabulous-food/main-dish/seafood/775-simple-paleo-primal-salmon-patties
http://www.thepaleoreview.com/2013/06/lazy-salmon-burgers-from-nourish-paleo.html
This woman has tons of yummy recipes that you can use salmon for http://nomnompaleo.com/
As I find more Pobe I will send them your way!
