Should Salmon Be Cooked Medium

Chefs recommend eating salmon medium or medium rare because it has the best flavor when it’s flaky on the outside with a moist middle that melts in your mouth. The new standard for cooking salmon in restaurants is medium.

Is it OK for salmon to be pink in the middle?

Cooked salmon color inside will be an opaque pinkish white color on the outside and translucent pink on the inside. If your fillet is still dark pink on the outside, it needs to cook more. If it has turned light, opaque pink on the inside it is overcooked.

How cooked does salmon need to be?

According to the FDA, salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°. When working with good quality salmon, we tend to check for doneness with a fork rather than a thermometer. Once the salmon easily flakes with fork, it’s good to go! Just be sure you’re checking the thickest part of the fillet.