Have you just pulled your cooked salmon from the fridge/freezer after two days and are debating on whether it’s still palatable? It looks fresh, but you’re not sure if it really is? How long can your cooked salmon really last? Well, you’re already asking the right questions. Read on to find out what you came for.
Refrigerated or frozen salmon?
Well the answer to the title question is dependent on whether the salmon had been frozen or refrigerated. Once cooked, salmon is prone to bacterial decomposition if not well attended to. This bacterial activity is highly dependent on the surrounding temperatures. Generally, cooked salmon is still good to eat after two days of refrigeration.
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What you should get is spongy feel and the pressed area should spring back gently. Anything other than that is another reason to dispose of the fish.
Take caution with cooking and storage
Going to the root of ensuring your fish remains fresh for as long as possible, cooking and proper storage is key. Fishes do contain certain toxins that survive mild to high temperatures. Ensure you cook salmon at 2930F (145 degrees Celsius) to be sure of killing most of these microorganisms.
Make sure that you don’t bring to contact raw and cooked fish. The utensils you use should be properly cleaned to avoid any kind of contamination.
To get extra value from your cooked meats (both white and red), we recommend that you use fridge bags or airtight plastic containers. They are made of tough plastic or glass that can stand numerous rounds of usage as well as temperatures. Check out any of the following bags and containers, and choose whichever best defines your needs:
· 12" X 20" Plastic Produce Bags on a Roll
· Sealapack Resealable Reusable Self-standing, storage fridge food bags
· Rosti Mepal Airtight storage