1. Prices are different

Salmon is expensive. For example, Norwegian salmon has a market price of between 80 and 100 yuan/1 catty.

The market price of domestic rainbow trout is about 30 yuan/1 catty.

Their prices vary greatly, so many businesses will pass them off as rainbow trout in order to obtain higher profits.

2. Different species

In fact, these two fish are completely different species and have no connection. Salmon refers to Atlantic salmon, which is a saltwater fish, while rainbow trout is a freshwater fish, but the texture of the fish meat is very similar to salmon, so it is called freshwater salmon by some people.

3. Different meat qualities

The flesh of salmon is bright in color, showing orange-red color, the fat texture is clear, and the fat between the textures is wider. It tastes full and has rich fish oil. It has a melt-in-the-mouth feeling and is full of elasticity. When chewing, it has the texture of fish meat constantly squeezing your teeth and mouth. Under the light, the surface of the salmon is shiny and vaguely reflective.

The texture of rainbow trout is chewier and has an earthy smell, and the fish meat is not as delicious as authentic salmon. Under the light, the surface of rainbow trout is dull and does not reflect light.

How to eat rainbow trout:

Different from salmon, rainbow trout is a fish suitable for eating raw. Rainbow trout is a type of freshwater fish, and the content of parasites in fresh water is much higher. The content of parasites in sea water makes fish more susceptible to parasites. If freshwater fish are eaten raw, the chance of being infected with parasites is higher, and parasites will be inactivated in high temperature environments, so rainbow trout is the best Eat after cooking.

After the rainbow trout fillets are turned into fish, they are similar to salmon and cannot be distinguished. Therefore, when buying, you need to pay attention and choose to buy from regular merchants. You cannot eat raw rainbow trout fillets.