How to Use salmon in a Sentence

salmon

noun
  • Trout—many in the 20-pound range—run out of the lake to follow the salmon and spawn.
    Tim Romano, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Berries, oatmeal, salmon, nuts, beans: good for the heart.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2023
  • The crew of a salmon cannery tender bound for Knik were the first to notice the body.
    David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Both the salmon and beans take only around 5 minutes to cook.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024
  • We are known as salmon people, like all the tribes in the Klamath River Basin.
    Catrin Einhorn Thea Traff, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The salmon have now been placed on some West Coast endangered lists.
    Tim Stevens, The Verge, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The salty smoke of the buttery salmon, the citrusy acid of the lemon and tomato, and the fresh grassiness of the sprouts make for a perfect bite.
    Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 8 June 2023
  • The salmon shark's diet consists of salmon, squid, birds, and herring.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • In our tests, the pan’s warm surface was all that was needed to cook moist but crispy-skinned salmon.
    Christa Glennie, wsj.com, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Megan finished the video with a shot of her food, which featured a plate of salmon and salad.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
  • For the seated dinner, guests enjoyed a choice of filet or salmon.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • But counts of wild salmon have been trending up in recent years.
    Patrick Whittle, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • How to cook sockeye salmon Wild salmon can dry out faster than the fat-marbled farmed stuff.
    Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The main course included filet of borders beef and poached salmon.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Here are a few more examples from this year’s salmon run.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Since then, the salmon pool has grown ever larger and more diverse.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The menu is loaded with seafood, including fish tacos and salmon.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Grazer raised two litters and is one of the best salmon fishers on the river, the park's website says.
    Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Next, McCrary returned with a plate of jerk salmon paired with rice and plantains.
    Brande Victorian, Essence, 19 Sep. 2023
  • To reap the benefits, cook salmon without removing the skin or pan-roast the skin for a crispy snack.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2023
  • There are 22 salmon rivers on the peninsula, their clear water fringed with trees.
    Nina Caplan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2023
  • The agency points out that 2023 has been a good year for coho salmon returns in Idaho.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Sea options range from $38 for crispy salmon to king crab legs at market price.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Wildlife officials responded to the area and found what appeared to be a salmon shark.
    Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Chop the salmon by hand to maintain a delicate texture.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Think salmon fillet and roast chicken, not hot dogs and chicken nuggets.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Imitation crab, salmon and sushi rice are rolled up and fried in panko.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 6 July 2023
  • This includes lean proteins and foods rich in fiber and healthy fats, such as salmon and Greek yogurt with berries.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Flaked salmon stars in this dish, boosted by asparagus, green peas, dill, and lemon zest.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • Smoked salmon and jammy eggs pump up the protein in this healthy and easy Mother's Day dinner.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023

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