How to Keep Salmon Fresh for a Day

Store raw salmon in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Salmon is best prepared as soon as you get it home from the grocery store. But busy schedules don't always allow for immediate cooking. You can keep raw salmon fresh in your refrigerator for up to two days with proper care. Keep refrigerator temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for best results. If you intend to store the fish for any longer than two days, you must keep it in the freezer. Does this Spark an idea?

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Paper towels
Plastic wrap

Instructions

- 1
  
  Position the piece of salmon around frozen or refrigerated items in your grocery bag when you're taking it home from the store. This will keep the fish at a lower temperature while it sits in an otherwise warm environment. Try not to make any pit stops after buying the fish to ensure it remains at a low temperature.
- 2
  
  Remove the salmon from its wrapper and discard the wrapper. If the fish is vacuum-sealed, leave it in its original wrapper and continue to Step 5.
- 3
  
  Rinse the fish thoroughly under cold running water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- 4
  
  Wrap the salmon tightly with two layers of plastic wrap.
- 5
  
  Place the wrapped fish in the back of the refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator is the coldest and experiences the least fluctuation in temperature.
- 6
  
  Keep the salmon in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it.