How to Thaw Salmon

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Certain cooking methods necessitate thawing frozen salmon before cooking. Learn more about safely thawing frozen salmon.

 

3 Methods for Thawing Frozen Salmon

There are three primary methods for thawing frozen salmon:

Storage: Salmon must be kept cold to prevent bacterial growth, which can lead to food poisoning.

Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Place the salmon fillets in a resealable plastic bag and submerge it in cold water. To keep the salmon from reaching room temperature, change the water every thirty minutes. You can defrost salmon in hot water as well, but using cold water preserves the texture of the fish and keeps it from entering the danger zone for microbial growth (40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit).

Refrigerator: Salmon can be defrosted in the refrigerator overnight. This is the simplest method, but it requires planning ahead of time. When thawing salmon in the refrigerator, keep it in a bowl or rimmed dish to prevent the water from spilling onto other foods in your fridge.

Microwave: Microwave defrosting is the quickest way to defrost salmon. To prevent splatters, place the salmon on a microwave-safe plate and cover with paper towels or plastic wrap. Defrost the salmon in the microwave for three to five minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the filet. To ensure even defrosting, flip the salmon every thirty seconds. When the salmon is bendable but still has a few ice crystals, remove it from the microwave. Allow the salmon to thaw for a few minutes on a plate before cooking.

 

Should you thaw frozen salmon before cooking it?

Some salmon cooking methods necessitate defrosting, while others do not. When baking or poaching salmon, there is no need to defrost it first because the lower heat ensures that the salmon cooks evenly. Cooking frozen salmon on the grill or over high heat requires defrosting to ensure that the outside and inside cook evenly, especially if you want to cook it skin-side down for crispy skin. Furthermore, seasoning frozen salmon is difficult because the seasonings do not adhere to the frozen fish.

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