What is the smoking point of salmon fillet oil?
What is the smoking point of salmon fillet oil cooking in oven (baked in a foil parcel)? (could be a range)
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According to this anecdotal Reddit post [1], salmon oil holds up to 460F, 232C. However, most fish oils are considered unstable and unsuitable for cooking as their Inherent Oxidation Stability is relatively high [2].
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/7dx0cp/fish_oil_as_a_cooking_fat
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What is the smoke point of salmon?
Smoke your salmon for 3-4 hours, at 225 degrees Fahrenheit until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're using a Traeger, getting to that temperature just means starting your grill and using your Smoke setting.What is the best oil to cook salmon in?
The best oil for cooking salmon is shortening. You can use standard vegetable oil because it's cheap and flavorless, but you can also use peanut oil or canola oil. Before you start cooking, make sure the fish is well-brushed with oil. Brushing the fish before cooking will prevent it from sticking to the grill.Does salmon release oil when cooked?
Cooking DirectionSalmon is going to release oil and will be frying in own oil. Fry salmon for 5 or 6 minutes depends on the thickness on one side. Don't leave the pan without attention.What to do with oil after cooking salmon?
If you've used a high heat oil in a deep fryer to cook your fish then, yes, you can reuse your oil. But you may not want to unless you're cooking fish again. The oil might impart the fish taste to other dishes. If you've pan-fried your fish, then no, you'll want to discard your cooking oil.6 healthy cooking oils with various smoke points
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