Salmon cooking time
What is the best method for determining when salmon is cooked? I usually just eyeball it and look at the color and texture but some of my friends use a cooking thermometer? I was wondering if there were some advantages for using one method over the other.
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In terms of determining whether the salmon is raw or not, each method is equally effective (assuming that your “eyeball judgement” is sound). However, if you want to fine-tune the degree to which the salmon is cooked (medium-rare, well-done, etc.) then I would suggest using an instant-read thermometer. It takes a little bit longer than the eyeball approach but if you care about how well your salmon is cooked then it’s worth it.
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How long does it take for salmon to be cooked?
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.How long does salmon take to cook at 180 degrees?
Salmon will take around 15 - 20 minutes to cook in an oven that's been preheated to 180\xbaC.How long will it take to bake salmon?
Baking salmon at 350 F usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, whether it is stuffed or not, and your oven's performance. However, usually, it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to bake salmon in a 350 F oven.What is the proper cooking temperature for salmon?
According to Cook's Illustrated, 125 degrees F is the preferred temperature for farmed salmon if you like your salmon to be mostly firm with a fair amount of silkiness. Wild salmon should be cooked to just 120 degrees F, as it is leaner and more prone to drying out.How to Cook Salmon in a Frying Pan
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