You pull the salmon from its packaging.
Can it go straight to cooking, or should you wash it first?
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My husband loves salmonso much that he even eats it for breakfast.
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Some folks like to give their salmon a good rinse before cooking it.
This could make people sick, says Rao.
It points out that this can get rid of slime, but it doesnt get rid of bacteria.
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Rao says the only way to kill bacteria is by cooking the salmon properly.
Rinsing seafood can have an impact on quality and taste.
So, washing could change how the salmon tastes and feels when you eat it.
Not washing the salmon could help keep all those yummy flavors and textures.
If you decide to wash the salmon, do it gently with clean water (no detergent!)
to avoid spreading bacteria, Rao says.
Once youre done washing, pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
And dont forget to clean and sanitize your sink and any tools you use right away.
Rao also suggests considering lemon juice instead of water.
