How to Thaw Salmon

There are several different ways to thaw salmon. Unfortunately, most of them will damage the fish to some degree by partially cooking the outside while the inside is still frozen. Here are the four best ways to thaw a salmon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Salmon
• Bowl
• Water
• Plastic wrap
• Casserole
• Oven
• Microwave
• Refrigerator

1. Put the salmon in the refrigerator. Take it out of the freezer the night before, and it should be ready for dinner by the next evening. This is the best method because it slowly thaws the fish without damaging or cooking it.

2. Thaw the salmon in cool water. Wrap it tightly in plastic and put it in a tub of cool water. Periodically change the water when it gets too cold.

3. Thaw the fish in the oven. Put your oven on the lowest setting and put the fish in it, preferably in a casserole to keep it moist.

4. Microwave the salmon. Set it to defrost and start it, turning it and checking it every few minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Fish sitting out warm for two long can grow bacteria. Even if the inside of your salmon is frozen, if the outside is warm and raw it can become contaminated.

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