Faroe Island salmon is some of the most delicious salmon you will ever eat! Grilled Faroe Island salmon is an excellent choice for preparation but you can also easily cook tender and flavorful Faroe salmon in the oven or in a pan/cast iron skillet.
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If you have never had Faroe Island salmon, you are in for an out of this world treat. This is the perfect recipe for family dinner or a romantic date night.
Speaking of amazing date-night dinners, be sure to check out this Lobster Mushroom Recipe (with a cream dreamy garlic cream sauce) and this Traeger Smoked Salmon.
The Faroe Islands are located in the Northeast Atlantic where strong ocean currents make for some of the cleanest waters and marine environment for salmon to thrive.
Because of this perfect ecosystem, Faroese salmon is some of the best tasting salmon you will found anywhere in the world.
I have included some of my favorite salmon recipes below. You might also enjoy one of these delicious dipping sauces to go with your Faroe salmon.
- Zhoug: A spicy and bold cilantro jalapeno sauce.
- Cilantro Dressing: A bright herbaceous cilantro garlic sauce.
- Bang Bang Sauce: A sweet, spicy and creamy dipping sauce.
- Chili Crisp: This chili crisp recipe packs crispy crunchy bits of garlic and chili peppers to create a spicy chili oil full of rich umami flavor.
Faroe Island salmon recipes
In case you didn’t know, I am OBSESSED with salmon. I’m not sure I have ever found a salmon recipe I didn’t like. In fact, I am pretty convinced I was a bear in my past life.
While the Faroe Island salmon taste at its most basic is pretty incredible, you can use some of my favorite salmon recipes on this website to prepare Faroe Island salmon.
Here are some delicious ideas for you to check out!
Faroe Island Salmon with Mango Habanero Salsa: Prepare your oven baked or grilled Faroe Island salmon and serve topped with a bright, spicy and sweet salsa that compliments the delicious fattiness of the Faroe salmon.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon: Coat your Faroe island salmon in a delicious crust of pistachio, maple and mustard.
Smoked Salmon: Brine your Faroe Island salmon in a delicate honey brine for a delicious smoked salmon.
Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon: For a more Mediterranean flair, prepare your Faroe salmon with a delicious assortment of lemon, tomatoes, olive oil and spices for melt-in-your mouth deliciousness.
Asian Salmon: Marinate your Faroe salmon fillets in a bright, sweet and spicy Asian marinade.
Why Faroe Island salmon is superior
- The waters surrounding the Faroe Islands are rich in sea life, providing Faroese salmon high quality food to help them thrive.
- Because of the strong ocean currents, Faroe salmon develop strong muscle tissue producing an firm consistency for eating.
- The Faroe Islands have a rich fishing heritage spanning generations. This knowledge combined with state of the art technology produces an outstanding product, superior to most salmon in the world.
Ingredients
- Faroe Island salmon fillets (skin-on)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Lemon Slices (Garnish, Optional)
Instructions
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
- Pre-heat grill on high. Clean off grill grates.
- Reduce grill heat to medium-high heat.
- Generously coat your Faroe Island salmon fillet in olive oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Start grilling skin side down for 3-5 minutes. You will see the sides of the fish start to cook.
- Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until done. FDA recommends a safe internal cooking temperature is 145°.
- Note: Do not close the cover while grilling.
Oven Baked Faroe Island Salmon
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place Faroe Island salmon fillets on baking sheet or in Pyrex baking dish.
- Sprinkle any desired seasoning evenly over top of Faroe Island salmon.
- Bake 13-16 minutes until Faroe salmon cooked through.
Where are the Faroe Islands?
The Faroe Islands (sometimes mistaken as Faroe island, singular) are located in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands consists of an archipelago of 18 mountainous islands which were shaped by volcanic activity. Wild Atlantic salmon flourish there.
The Faroese people have a rich history and expertise in fishing, aquaculture and fish welfare making the Faroe Islands widely known to produce and export some of the best north Atlantic seafood (including farmed salmon and wild salmon) in the world.
While there has been some Faroe island salmon controversy, it has largely been discredited and held that Faroe island salmon is safe to eat.
Norwegian salmon producers, salmon fish farms and fish farming companies are known for how to raise salmon. Farm raised Scottish salmon is also a good option.
Where to buy Faroe Island salmon
Finding Faroe island for sale can sometimes be tricky. I recommend purchasing Faroe Salmon online for a convenient option.
While not Faroe salmon, if you love fresh and delicious sustainable seafood, you will want to order wild sockeye salmon from my favorite seafood company, you can click on any of my links in this post to receive $15 off your first order at Wild Alaskan Seafood Company!
Faroe Island salmon is available at Costco but that is a seasonal specialty. Bakkafrost salmon and Hiddenfjord salmon are a couple of options as well. You can also check out the Faroe Island Seafood Exporter Directory.
FAQ and expert tips
Yes, Faroe island salmon has mercury but the levels were indicated to be low according to a study conducted by the Faroese Food, Veterinary and Authority (Heilsufrøðiliga Starvsstovan)
Faroe island salmon is available both wild and farmed.
Faroe Island salmon is Atlantic Salmon located in the Faroe islands area located between Scotland and Iceland.
Faroe Island salmon is a delicious and healthy salmon option, high in Omega 3 and other vitamins and nutrients.
In order for Faroe Island salmon to be eaten raw (or undercooked), it must be frozen to a temperature necessary to kill any parasites, bacteria or other harmful organisms.
Faroe Island salmon is sustainable. The Faroese aquaculture industry is known for their commitment to sustainability and their regulatory agency provides guidance for sustainability standards around the world.
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Faroe Island Salmon
Equipment
- Grill, Baking pan or Pyrex dish
Ingredients
- 4 6-8 oz Faroe Island salmon fillets (skin-on)
- ¼ cup extravirgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
- Pre-heat grill on high. Clean off grill grates.
- Reduce grill heat to medium-high heat.
- Generously coat your Faroe Island salmon fillet in olive oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Start grilling skin side down for 3-5 minutes. You will see the sides of the fish start to cook.
- Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until done. FDA recommends a safe internal cooking temperature is 145°.
- Note: Do not close the cover while grilling.
Oven Baked Faroe Island Salmon
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place Faroe Island salmon fillets on baking sheet or in Pyrex baking dish.
- Sprinkle any desired seasoning evenly over top of Faroe Island salmon.
- Bake 13-16 minutes until Faroe salmon cooked through.
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