How Hot Should Salmon Be

How Hot Should Salmon Be

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Native Alaskans dried salmon over wood fires. That’s basically low and slow—around 140°F for hours. But that was for preservation, not dinner. They also ate raw salmon roe (eggs). They knew the cold secret.

In the 1800s, European chefs “poached” salmon in milk. That’s a gentle 160°F bath. Yawn. Today, we’ve reverse-engineered the perfect temp with lasers. Science wins.

The Final, Slightly Philosophical Thought

Temperature is a dialogue, not a command. Your stove, your pan, your salmon’s thickness—they all whisper. A 2-inch thick fillet needs longer than a thin one, even at the same temp.

So be a thermometer anarchist. Trust the numbers, but also trust the look, the feel, the vibe. Pink and juicy? You’re a hero. Dry and flaky? You’re still loved. Just try again. Salmon forgives. It’s a fish, not a grudge-holder.

Go cook something. And maybe sing to it. It can’t prove it helps, but it’s fun. 125°F. Remember that. Now you’re a salmon whisperer.

池田 達也
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池田 達也

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