Is this gross?

[LIsaP]

Loreli,
Thanks for your response!

I am mixed about what to do-on the one hand, I think it may be new and different and good-on the other hand I am worried that it will be way to heavy and strange!!

Any other advise out there?

[LIsaP]

Lorilei,
Thanks for your response!

I am mixed about what to do-on the one hand, I think it may be new and different and good-on the other hand I am worried that it will be way to heavy and strange!!

Any other advice out there?

[MrsReber]

I am probably not the right person to answer this since I am not a seafood person at all. I do eat tuna salad and have eaten canned salmon salad, but I personally wouldn't put it in my pasta. I have heard of entrees like seafood stuffed shells, but I think some of the cheese would need to be eliminated (it's against my religion to take cheese OUT of anything). I can't imagine mixing the salmon with too much ricotta. Seafood seems to go better with mozzerella. But then with the spinach, the flavors may blend well. What do I know? I only watch my husband eat it. Sounds interesting, though, you never know until you try. Funny, though, I have some fresh spinach that I need to cook tonight, too.

[JeanneW]

Well, being a Gemini I think I always see both sides. While I wouldn't try it myself because I don't care for salmon, I do think it's good to experiment.

If you're unsure, how about doing half and half? Make half with the cheese/spinach mixture and then throw in the salmon for the rest. That way if you don't like it, at least you'll have something you can eat.

[Jeanne G]

I like the (other) Jeanne's idea about half and half. But other than that, I say...
GO FOR IT!! It sounds good to me!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[LIsaP]

Thanks for your suggestion of half and half!
That sounds reasonable.

Now, one more question-would you make it with a tomato sauce or a white sauce?

Thanks again!

Lisa

[Pat58]

I like the idea, I think the salmon and spinach will meld well. Use extra garlic! Re: a white sauce or tomato, I think a white would be nice, but if you had the time, a red pepper sauce would REALLY complement it. Let us know how it turned out!

[CATHIEA]

Here's another idea-Add some seasoned breadcrumbs to the salmon. I'd do it with white sauce myself, although the red pepper sauce could be an option. Maybe add some roasted peppers to the spinach/salmon mix? I make a salmon loaf with spinach and Italian crumbs, and have a pasta recipe with salmon, spinach and cream sauce that is accented with roasted red peppers, so why not?
CathieA

[LIsaP]

Hi All,
I was just sitting here thinking about what to make for dinner and was thinking about stuffed shells, with ricotta, spinach and mozerella.

Then... reading about people's pantry items, I remembered that I have a can of salmon at home and was wondering what you would think about putting that in the mix with the cheese and spinach to stuff the shells with...
I have never heard of anything like that before, and am not sure about it-
What do you all think?
Thanks!

Lisa

[lorilei]

Lisa - I think it sounds like something I would do.

I wouldn't have been so brave until about 4 months ago, when I found a recipe for an EGGPLANT-TUNA MOUSSAKA. My husband said it sounded good to him, so he made it for dinner. It turned out to be the most delicious thing -- not gross AT ALL! Granted, tuna is not exactly salmon, but I wouldn't even hesitate now.


An hour or two later:

AW, comeon guys, I'll feel horrible if this turns out SUPER NASTY!! Let's discuss...


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[Kristilyn1]

Well, since one of my favorite raviolis is lobster ravioli--think about it?!? Not strange at all.

Red sauce and all!

Kristi

[LIsaP]

Sorry all! I chickened out last night!

But now, with all of your suggestions, it sounds quite good!
I'll give it a go next time-I think with a white sauce.

Thanks for all the good ideas!

Lisa

[cookgirl]

Originally posted by LIsaP:
Sorry all! I chickened out last night!

But now, with all of your suggestions, it sounds quite good!
I'll give it a go next time-I think with a white sauce.

Thanks for all the good ideas!

Lisa

Good to know!
I didn't have a suggestion, but I read the thread.
Just wanted to make sure everybody was feeling okay today!!!!

[JJeannette]

I found this recipe when I was going thru some old Pillsbury booklets--it would solve your sauce problem-- http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

Salmon-Broccoli Salad in Shells

9 oz pkg frozen cut broccoli
12 jumbo macroni shells for stuffing
6 3/4 oz can salmon, drained, flaked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
leaf lettuce
Cook broccoli, drain, and cool. Cook macaroni shells to desired doneness, drain and cover with cold water.
In medium bowl, combine broccoli, slamon, tomatoes and green onions. Add rach dressing, mayonnaise and parsley. Stir gently to coat. Brain water form cooked macaroni. Line each shell with lettuce leaf. Spoon about 1/4 cup salmon mixture into each shell. 4 servings. Calories=300; protein 14 g; carb 26g; fat 15g; choesterol 15mg; sodium 590mg. I'm thinking you should be able to lighten it a bit more by using fat free salad dressing and mayo; and adding more veggies?

[tammy/MN]

now i know this is kind of late, but my hubby loves seafood lasagne, i don't see why it, being salmon, wouldn't work in stuffed shells, & i opt for a red sauce, white seems to rich.