Farm-raised fish often gets a bad rap. Visions of polluted, contaminated water overflowing with crowded fish may be what you're thinking of. It's time to think again! Not all fish farms are the same. I was fortunate to receive samples of seriously tasty salmon from Superior Fresh in Wisconsin. This was a sponsored trip.

Superior Fresh is no ordinary fish farm. They use regenerative agriculture to provide the most delicious food while sparing the planet. Superior Fresh uses soil regeneration and habitat preservation by recycling nearly 100% of the water used to grow 30 times more food per acre than traditional farms. In addition, they grown 5 pounds of salmon and an extra 25 pounds of organic vegetables for every 5 pounds of fish food.

That's a lot of food!Their aquaponic ecosystem works in harmony. Atlantic salmon lives in water that fuel their leafy greens, which in turn purify the water and send it back to the fish.

Their fish are fed an organic diet, which are non-GMO, pesticide free, hormone free, antibiotic free and delicious! On top of that, their Atlantic salmon has twice as much omega-3-fatty acids as traditional salmon

.Why Omega-3s?

I've been paying attention to my omega-3-fatty acid intake for a reason. Omega-3 fats are PUFAS (polyunsaturated fatty acids) that are linked with the reduction of risk of heart disease, dementia, and also depression.

Sadly, no pun intended, all of these conditions run in my family. My father had diabetes which led to heart disease. My mother has dementia and suffered with depression throughout her life. Prevention is key to all of these chronic conditions.Omega-3-fatty acids are found in fatty fish, including salmon as well as ground flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds, soybean and canola oil.

Most of us don't consume enough in our diets. Fish oil supplements also provide these healthy fats- ask your doctor or dietitian if they're right for you. While my diet may not be perfect (whose is?), I really want to keep my heart healthy and brain sharp as I age.

Superior Salmon with Peach SalsaThere are SO many tasty ways to make salmon that I got overwhelmed looking at recipes. Samon can be baked, broiled, air fried, pan fried or grilled. Summer in Cincinnati means grilling, so I opted for a simple marinade. Summer also means peach season.

I was happy to have all the ingredients I needed on hand. Well, most of them.Most fish marinades use lemon or lime juice, which makes sense. Both add refreshing flavor and help to tenderize the fish. I was out of both but did have a few mandarin oranges on hand. Problem solved. The fish can also be baked at 375 for 13 to 15 minutes.

Marinade:

1 Tbsp. avocado, olive or canola oil

Juice of 1 mandarin orange

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. salt

2 skin-on fillets of Superior Fresh salmon

Peach salsa

2 ripe peaches

1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced

1 Tbsp. diced red onion

1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Juice of 1/2 of a mandarin orange

pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Combine the avocado oil, mandarin juice, cumin, paprika and salt. Place 2 pieces of salmon in a Ziplock bag then pour the marinade over the fish. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the peaches, jalapeno peppers, red onions, and cilantro. Drizzle mandarin juice over the mixture and toss to coat. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

3. Pre-heat the grill for 10 to 15 minutes. Grill each side for 4 to 5 minutes until desired doneness.

4. Serve the salmon with a few tablespoons of peach salsa.

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