Description
Learn the perfect internal temperature for cooking salmon to ensure it’s tender, moist, and safe to eat.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Cooking thermometer
- Olive oil or butter (optional)
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven, grill, or pan depending on your cooking method.
- Season the salmon lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Cook salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 145°F (63°C) for fully cooked.
- Check temperature using a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet.
- Remove from heat once desired temperature is reached and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, aim for 125°F for a slightly moist and tender salmon. If you prefer well-done, cook to 145°F as recommended by the USDA.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cooking Tips
- Method: Oven, Grill, or Pan
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon, cooking temp, fish, seafood, healthy cooking