Christmas arrives and with it the exquisite dishes that are prepared for these holidays. Among these menus and their ingredients, there is one that has taken center stage at our tables: salmon. And it is that salmon, according to the surveys, It will be at 89% of Spanish tables these holidays.
According to the survey carried out by Ipsos for the Council of Norwegian seafood in Spain 83% of people will consume it smoked. 24% will consume fresh salmon to prepare baked or grilled dishes. Sushi consumption is increasing and will reach 28% of consumers followed by options such as sashimi or salmon poke.
According to Björn Erik Stabell, director of the Norwegian Seafood Council in Spain. “Salmon has become the favorite fish of the Spanish throughout the year. And of course also at Christmas. The data shows that the Spanish prefer to eat salmon during Christmas celebrations, especially smoked and Norwegian”. Although in Spain there are no great differences in the consumption of salmon, Aragon and Madrid are the communities that lead the consumption of this product.
Salmon at Christmas, for flavor and health
Among the main reasons for consuming salmon are mainly because it is a tasty and healthy product. Consumers also value the ease and versatility offered by this gastronomic product, being quick and easy to prepare. For all these reasons, today, Salmon is the most consumed fish in Spain with 2,3 kg per person per year.
The vast majority of salmon in Spain comes from Norway where they are raised in the Norwegian Sea and in fish farms. A breeding system where the sustainability of the environment and animal welfare are particularly addressed.
