Vegan Substitute

Vegan Substitute for Salmon

Vegan salmon for sushi, bagels, and fillets. Carrot lox, marinated tomato sashimi, and commercial options that replicate the real thing.

Why replace salmon?

Salmon farms pollute coastal waters with waste, antibiotics, and parasites. Wild salmon populations are declining due to habitat destruction and overfishing.

Best vegan alternatives

Carrot lox

Bagels with cream cheese, sushi

3-4 large carrots = 4 servings lox-style

Roast whole carrots at 200C for 1 hour, then slice thin and marinate in liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, and nori overnight.

Marinated tomato salmon sashimi

Sushi, poke bowls, nigiri

4 Roma tomatoes = 2-3 servings

Blanch and peel tomatoes, remove seeds, marinate in miso paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Slice thin for sashimi.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make carrot lox?

Roast 3-4 large unpeeled carrots at 200C for about 1 hour until tender. Cool, then shave into thin slices with a peeler. Marinate overnight in a mix of liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, and crumbled nori.

Where do vegans get omega-3 without salmon?

Algae-based DHA/EPA supplements provide the same omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon. Fish get their omega-3 from algae, so you're going directly to the source. Flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts provide ALA omega-3.

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