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Impress Your Date with These Easy Salmon Dinners for Two

Salmon is a sure bet for a delicious dinner, and these date night salmon recipes are especially great...

11 Smoked Salmon Recipes That Go Beyond the Bagel

Smoked salmon is so incredibly delicious that sometimes it feels like you could eat it for every meal...

Lox vs Nova Salmon: Do You Know What's Actually on Your Bagel?

When it comes to lox vs smoked salmon, do you know the difference? And what’s the deal with Nova salmon...

How to Make Perfect Salmon Burgers, Plus 5 Tasty Ways to Top Them

Looking for something lighter than ground beef but with a more distinctive taste than ground turkey...

The Absolute Best Fish to Grill, According to an Expert

It's the grande finale of backyard BBQ season and if your goal is lighter fare, you might be wondering...

18 Seafood Recipes for the BBQ to Help You Conquer Your Fish Grilling Fears

It's high time to learn how to grill fish and seafood—and our best recipes for grilled fish, shrimp...

There's the Rub: Take Your Grilled Steaks, Chicken, and Everything Else to the Next Level

Dry rubs are a great way to add flavor to anything you grill, and these are some of the best rubs...

Chowhound's 13 Most Popular BBQ Recipes to Make Before Summer Ends

With Labor Day weekend on the horizon and a little more summer on its heels, we've collected our most...

Homemade Gravlax Is Way Easier Than You Think

Hibernating inside during quarantine has proven that people simply like a project. From baking sourdough...

Tips for Salmon

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How to Pick Salmon

Always look for a salmon that is firm to the touch, but bounces back if you press the flesh. The cut shouldn't have any liquid pooling around it and the meat should also be translucent and moist.

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How to Store Salmon

Salmon can be stored in its original packaging for up to two days. For optimal freshness, unwrap the salmon, gently pat it dry, and wrap the filet tightly in plastic wrap. Fish like salmon usually fare best at the bottom of the refrigerator.

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How to Freeze Salmon

It is important to capture as much moisture as possible. Wet the salmon, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and wrap again with aluminum foil. Place the filets in a freezer bag and keep away from the door to ensure a consistent temperature. If the salmon has been previously frozen, do not re-freeze.

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Videos on Salmon

Homemade Salmon Treats That’ll Make Your Dog Obey

A lot of pet owners want to treat their pets to delicious snacks, but those snacks can be expensive and their ingredients questionable. Deborah Lewis of CHOW.com likes to know what goes into her dog's treats and has been making these healthy Salmon Roll-Overs from veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward to train her dog Lola. In this episode of CHOW Tips, she shows you how easy they are to make. (Click here for Dr. Ward's recipe.)