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Questions tagged [salmon]

Salmon (very similar to trout) is a large fish with pink, orange, or red flesh.

Salmon is a large fish with pink, orange or red flesh. It is very similar to trout.

This tag can be used for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing, or cooking with salmon as an ingredient. Questions about dishes which include salmon, but are not focused on salmon, should not use this tag.

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Am I cooking frozen fish safely?

I am always ultra paranoid about cooking food properly - especially fish. I have started buying frozen salmon. On the packet it says to cook from frozen covered with some water in the microwave. I wanted to make some salmon pasta so I prepared a…
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Stainless steel pan too hot?

I have been cooking with my stainless steel pan for a while, and have tried many techniques to prevent sticking. Hot pan then oil did work to some extent, but I still had trouble with eggs, potatoes, and tofu. While I was doing this, I did make sure…
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What use is salting salmon skin?

When cooking salmon, I often see recipes instructing to salt both sides, including the skin. If I’m not planning to eat the skin, does this serve another purpose?
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Hot Smoked Salmon on Big Green Egg

What is the best process/technique to use for hot smoking salmon on a smoker like the Big Green Egg?
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Are there any differences in cooking techniques for Farm raised Salmon versus Wild Salmon?

In the last couple of months my grocery store has started to sell Farm Raised Salmon and separating it from "Wild" Salmon. Any difference in cooking these two that I should be aware of?
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Sous vide whole salmon at what temperature?

If I'm doing salmon fillets then I'll normally do 50c for 25 minutes, but a whole salmon is a different kettle of fish. I've done sous vide whole salmon on several occasions and I do 55c for 3 hours which works fine but dries out the fish a little…
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Pan-frying Salmon before baking it

I'm trying to prepare a fillet red salmon which comes frozen. Many times after I bake the salmon, it becomes really dry. I once heard that you need to pan-fry a meat before cooking it so that the liquids it contains won't "leak" during cooking…
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How do I know if my salmon fish is cooked properly?

I intend to cook some salmon fish over this weekend so that I can treat my friends and relatives. However, I saw this article - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/22/the-hidden-dangers-of-unc_n_120584.html, it mention about the hidden danger of…
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Is there any use to salmon heads and spines?

The fishmonger gave me a whole salmon rationed, and included the head and spine. I threw the head and spine away, but was wondering whether there is any culinary use for it. Normally in a fish stock, I use white fish, not blue.
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How to determine the "doneness" of salmon?

I, like most people, prefer fish to be cooked correctly. For salmon, this means soft and velvety (but warm) in the center -- what I would characterize as medium rare. I consistently overcook for two reasons: one, fear of bad stuff and two, because I…
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What temperature should pre cooked salmon be heated to?

I have not been able to find any answers to this. Does anybody know? When I originally cooked it the temperature was 145 °F (63 °C) as recommended but if I reheat to 145 °F again I have a feeling the salmon will dry out and harden but I haven't…
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What can I use for a binding agent in salmon patties other than eggs?

I tried flour and flour and corn meal and they still fell apart? Different combinations. I read flax seed can be good. Does anyone have any ideas what might work?
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What are some best practices to cook salmon on a cedar plank in an oven?

I know that cedar plank cooking is normally done on a grill but I want to see what I can do with it indoors. What are some ways to get more of the wood flavor when cooking salmon with a cedar plank in the oven?
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What is the best time and temperature for taste when cooking a salmon fillet in the oven?

I have an Atlantic salmon fillet in my frig at the moment, but I really have no idea what the normal cooking temperature and time are for a salmon fillet. What's the best temp and time to cook a 1lb salmon fillet in the oven?
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How do you prepare and grill blackened salmon?

I've never grilled blackened salmon before, but is there anything more involved than simply sprinkling blackened seasoning on both sides and grilling it for 5-7 minutes on each side?
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