How to Defrost Salmon

Remove the salmon from the freezer., Make sure the fish is in a plastic bag, if it is not already., Place the salmon in a large bowl., Fill the bowl or sink with cold water until the salmon is submerged. , Change the cold water every 30 minutes...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Remove the salmon from the freezer.

    You will need to allow 30 minutes of defrosting time for every 1 lb. (454 g) of fish before you plan to cook it. , This will keep the raw fish from spreading bacteria. , The fish should be able to be fully submerged when the bowl is filled with water.

    You can also use the sink to thaw your fish; however, it should be dedicated to keeping the fish during defrosting to avoid contamination. ,,, If you are thawing salmon that was frozen in a block of ice, run cold water over the fish until all the ice chunks are removed.

    Then cover the fish in plastic wrap, place it in a pan and leave it in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
  2. Step 2: Make sure the fish is in a plastic bag

  3. Step 3: if it is not already.

  4. Step 4: Place the salmon in a large bowl.

  5. Step 5: Fill the bowl or sink with cold water until the salmon is submerged.

  6. Step 6: Change the cold water every 30 minutes.

  7. Step 7: Remove the fish after it is fully thawed and cook immediately.

Detailed Guide

You will need to allow 30 minutes of defrosting time for every 1 lb. (454 g) of fish before you plan to cook it. , This will keep the raw fish from spreading bacteria. , The fish should be able to be fully submerged when the bowl is filled with water.

You can also use the sink to thaw your fish; however, it should be dedicated to keeping the fish during defrosting to avoid contamination. ,,, If you are thawing salmon that was frozen in a block of ice, run cold water over the fish until all the ice chunks are removed.

Then cover the fish in plastic wrap, place it in a pan and leave it in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.

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