How do you know if salmon is done?

Cook salmon 6 minutes for every half-inch of fish. You can check it with a fork to see if it flakes easily. If it does, it's done.

Do you eat the skin of the salmon?

I'd say this is a personal preference. You won't catch me eating the skin, my teeth aren't that sharp. Although I have been known to eat the skin of a trout, I think that's about it. However, if you can a great desire to eat the skin of the salmon, go ahead and do it. It won't hurt you as long as it is cooked well. Actually, the skin is full of all the healthy fats that come along with eating fish.

Can you get sick from eating undercooked salmon?

That depends on who you ask. Some people say you can't get sick from eating undercooked salmon. Other people say it may have tapeworm larve waiting to take up residence in your belly. That decision is up to you. You won't catch me eating undercooked of any kind.

How do you know if salmon has gone bad?

Fish that has gone bad will have an unpleasant fishy smell or it may smell somewhat sour or like ammonia. Fresh salmon smells similar to the sea with a mild aroma.

Can you eat salmon out of the can without cooking it?

Canned salmon was cooked when it was canned. Just drain the liquid off and add it to your favorite dish, it's ready to eat straight out of the can, just like tuna fish.

Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe

Name: Red Pepper and Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients: 1 Pound Salmon (skin on); 2 Tbl Grass Fed Butter (melted use Ghee for Whole30); 4 Cloves Garlic (minced); 2 Tbl Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped); ¼ Cup Red Bell Pepper (minced); 1 ½ tsp Real Salt; 1/2 Lemon; 1 Tbl Raw Honey (omit for Whole30)

Description

This Paleo salmon only has a few ingredients and cooks up in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 Pound Salmon (skin on)
2 Tbl Grass Fed Butter (melted use Ghee * for Whole30)
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Tbl Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
¼ Cup Red Bell Pepper (minced)
1 ½ tsp Real Salt *
1/2 Lemon
1 Tbl Raw Honey (omit for Whole30)

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Instructions

On a flat surface, lay out two pieces of foil (12” long each) with the pieces overlapping in the center. Place the salmon in the center of the foil.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, cilantro, bell pepper, salt, lemon, and honey. Spoon the mixture over the salmon so that the fillet is fully covered. Fold the longest ends of foil over the salmon. Roll up the two ends of foil so that the salmon is completely enclosed in a packet.
Place the Foil packet on a grill heated to medium. Cover the grill with the lid and let cook for 12-15 minutes. Salmon will be firm and flake easily when done. Carefully remove packet from grill, open packet, and slice. Serve!

Notes

If you are concerned about using aluminum foil for cooking, some alternatives are:

place the fish straight on the grill and brush the sauce on - but that can get pretty messy pretty fast
cook it in a cast iron skillet on the grill with a lid
use grilling papers or cedar wraps
Dried corn husks have worked for some people
I've read that butcher paper can work too

I haven't tried a lot of these alternatives - so if any of you have, please comment below and let other readers know what works as an alternative to aluminum foil.