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Salmon is one of my favorite fish. I am not sure I have ever seen it served in Greece! Is it because it might not be readily available?

That being said, it is available where I live and I am wondering which "Greek" ways of preparing fish are best for salmon, if any? I am okay if it is a bit outside the box, or "Greek inspired".
 
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cubrinj said:
Salmon is one of my favorite fish. I am not sure I have ever seen it served in Greece! Is it because it might not be readily available?

That being said, it is available where I live and I am wondering which "Greek" ways of preparing fish are best for salmon, if any? I am okay if it is a bit outside the box, or "Greek inspired".
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My dear friend used to cook with Dill and chives.... lots of olive oil,lemon juice and garlic in the oven with potatoes!..... yummy!❤️
 
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My dear friend used to cook with Dill and chives.... lots of olive oil,lemon juice and garlic in the oven with potatoes!..... yummy!❤️
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That sounds so good! Dill and salmon is a classic. Sounds so good!
 
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I use ladolmeno for my "Greek-style" salmon! I tend to use a shallot instead of garlic or onion, and I dial back on the oregano or sub dill for the oregano.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
I use ladolmeno for my "Greek-style" salmon! I tend to use a shallot instead of garlic or onion, and I dial back on the oregano or sub dill for the oregano.
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Ok that's acceptable and sounds delicious!....I am coming!!?....I will bring a large bottle of wine! ? ? I don't drink Krassi now as it would interfere with my eye conditions..... but I will eat enough of your salmon to make up for the wine... Kalley Mera from Thailand!
 
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