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How do you know when salmon is fully cooked?

Asked: McTavish Quilting -APQS Duluth, Last Updated:

Salmon will change from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 6-8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by taking a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done. It should not however, look raw.

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