Who is choosing?

Cooking for a group

If you are making several salmon burgers, fishcakes or portions of a grill-side dish, the amount in each tin matters when planning the mixture. Tesco Groceries lists a 418g pink-salmon tin, while Asda lists a 213g option.

Making patties with less preparation

For a mixture you want to put together quickly, an explicitly skinless-and-boneless product can reduce the sorting needed before mixing. Check the individual label: Marks & Spencer warns that small bones may still remain in its skinless-and-boneless red salmon.

Choosing red salmon deliberately

If your recipe calls for red salmon, compare the tin size and ingredients of the exact product. Princes Food and Drinks lists its red salmon in 105g and 213g sizes, with red salmon and salt as ingredients.

What matters when choosing?

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Enough for the batch Check the stated tin size against the amount of salmon your recipe needs, particularly if you plan to use whole tins. If I am forming burgers for several people, I need enough salmon for the whole mixture without opening more tins than planned. About 42% of consumers put batch quantity first.
Less sorting before mixing Look for an explicit skinless-and-boneless description, then read any warning about remaining bones. When I am making patties quickly, I want to spend less time checking the fish before adding the other ingredients. For about 33% of consumers, easier preparation is the primary need.
Red-salmon format Confirm that the product is red salmon and that its tin size and ingredient list suit the dish. If I specifically want red salmon in a smaller dish or salad, choosing that type matters more to me than choosing the largest tin. Roughly 25% of consumers place the red-salmon format first.

What should you check on the tin?

  • Does “skinless and boneless” rule out every bone?

    No. Marks & Spencer says small bones may remain in its skinless-and-boneless red salmon, while Asda warns that its standard pink salmon contains soft edible bones. This distinction matters if you want a smooth fishcake mixture.

    Read the warning on the exact tin and check the salmon as you mix it.

  • Can leftovers stay in the opened tin?

    Opened-product instructions can differ, so a storage routine that suits one tin should not be assumed for another.

    Transfer unused salmon to a non-metallic container, refrigerate it and follow the time limit on that product’s label.

  • Are nutrition figures directly comparable?

    A figure given per serving is not the same comparison basis as one given per 100g or per 100g drained. Tin sizes and stated servings can differ too.

    Check the unit and whether the figures refer to drained salmon before comparing two labels.

Brands to consider

John West

John West offers pink and red tinned salmon, including a 3 × 80g skinless-and-boneless pink-salmon pack listed by Joybuy.

  • The smaller tins may suit a recipe that does not call for a large single tin.
  • The Joybuy listing cautions that small bones may still be present.

Princes

Princes Food and Drinks lists red salmon in 105g and 213g tins.

  • The listed ingredients for that red-salmon product are red salmon and salt.
  • Choose between its stated sizes according to the amount your recipe requires; do not apply one product’s label to every Princes tin.

Tesco

Tesco Groceries lists own-label pink salmon in several tin sizes, including a 418g tin.

  • The larger stated size is useful when planning a multi-portion mixture.
  • Check the individual tin’s ingredients and bone information rather than relying on the size alone.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s lists standard salmon and skinless-and-boneless formats; its 170g skinless-and-boneless pink salmon is labelled as two servings.

  • The prepared format may suit a smaller fishcake or burger mixture with less sorting.
  • Check whether one 170g tin supplies the amount your recipe needs.

Asda

Asda lists a 213g Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon tin.

  • Its stated size offers a mid-sized option for planning a mixture.
  • Asda warns that this product contains soft edible bones; check whether that suits the texture you want.

M&S

Marks & Spencer describes its Wild Alaskan Red Salmon as skinless and boneless.

  • It combines a red-salmon choice with a prepared format.
  • Marks & Spencer cautions that small bones may remain, so inspect it when mixing.

Joybuy product selection

This pink-salmon listing is relevant to fishcakes and other mixed dishes for a BBQ. Confirm the bundle contents before planning how many portions it will make.

Morrisons Pink Salmon 213g, 4 Packs

Morrisons Pink Salmon 213g (4 Packs)

Morrisons describes fishcakes as a use for this pink salmon. The product information states 213g per can and two portions per can; confirm the bundle contents before planning a batch. It contains fish. After opening, transfer unused contents to a non-metallic container, refrigerate and use within two days, as directed in the product information.

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Common questions

Can I use tinned salmon for BBQ fishcakes or burgers?

Yes. Use the salmon in a formed mixture for fishcakes or burgers rather than treating the contents of a tin like a raw fillet for the grill. Choose a recipe and cooking method appropriate for the other ingredients you add.

Should I choose standard or skinless-and-boneless salmon for burgers?

Choose a skinless-and-boneless format if reducing sorting before mixing matters most. If you choose a standard tin, check its bone warning; Asda says its 213g pink salmon contains soft edible bones. Even a skinless-and-boneless label does not rule out small bones, as Marks & Spencer cautions for its red salmon.

What should I do with salmon left after opening a tin?

Transfer it to a non-metallic container, refrigerate it and follow the opened-product instructions on the exact label. The Morrisons product listed here directs consumers to use its opened contents within two days.

Does tinned salmon contain a fish allergen?

Yes. Salmon is fish, and the checked product information identifies fish as an allergen. Read the current label of the particular tin you intend to use, including any information relevant to the other ingredients in your dish.