college students attempting to cook salmon
Posted by fbzarraga@reddit | shittyfoodporn | View on Reddit | 469 comments
we didn’t add sauce it just did that
Posted by fbzarraga@reddit | shittyfoodporn | View on Reddit | 469 comments
we didn’t add sauce it just did that
TurtleZeno@reddit
Fucking hell I’m so hungry I can’t even tell what’s wrong rn.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
so real
Cleercutter@reddit
Albumen. It’s fine. Should’ve flipped it a minute ago tho lol. Cook till internal is 140. Then let rest for 5 mins. Then serve
hansonr55@reddit
This is the answer, albumin and 140
NoAnaNo@reddit
Was it frozen?
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
yes but we thawed it
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Chefs advice: if you see the protein squirting out the sides like that, your salmon is usually overcooked
Funny_Effect_9239@reddit
Been cooking for 10 years and had no idea why it did that the odd time. Now I know ! See ? You learn something new everyday.
Muscs@reddit
Easier, you can do salmon in the microwave. It takes some trial and error until you know what’s the right time for your particular microwave but after that it’s soooo easy.
Super_leo2000@reddit
It looks both overcooked and undercooked at the same time. Quite an achievement.
lordmarboo13@reddit
That's why he's in college
raspberryharbour@reddit
When I grow up I want to go to Salmon University
SimbaPenn@reddit
Well they do go to school quite often.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
yeah it seems most of my food is coming out that way so far ngl
SubsequentNebula@reddit
Turn down the heat a bit unless your intent is to sear or fry something. When the heat is too high, the outside will cook too quickly, causing you to be stuck with the choice of pulling it off early, or letting it burn to be fully cooked.
I would highly advise running tests on a cheaper meat until you start to get a feel for where your set up lies in terms of how it handles heat. But seeing as that looks to be nonstick, you really should be avoiding high heat as a whole to avoid potentially damaging the coating.
guitarbee@reddit
Straight to jail.
Oli_VK@reddit
May I ask some tips for herb crusted salmon? I never seem to get it perfectly.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
How can i help you in that regard? Where exactly do you run into issues? Happy to help if i can if you give me some more details :)
Oli_VK@reddit
Sure thing! And where do I start? Either the herbs burn or the salmon is undercooked, I can’t seem to get it right at all. I use the temperature in this recipe I found but it never works. This one time the bread crumbs actually burned before the Salmon started cooking properly
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Is it a breadcrumb butter mixture? If so, try to freeze it after spreading it out in a sheet like form, with that, you are going to be able to give the salmon more time till the crust actually starts cooking, by adding it onto the fish frozen just before finishing it
Oli_VK@reddit
It is, I make garlic and herbs butter that I have on the side for little things like these, and that’s actually a great (and I feel now slightly obvious….. sorry for the dumb question). I also use vegan butter (to cook fish? Oh the irony) which I believe doesn’t burn as fast (that was my initial fix because I hate cooking with butter. Tastes amazing, but the stuff’s too delicate)
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
No worries, you are welcome, always keep in mind that temperature can do a lot in cooking, so when you use your crust frozen, definately give butter another go, is great :)
TotalEatschips@reddit
🥵
chunkah69@reddit
UwU you overcooked me senpai
TotalEatschips@reddit
Open up ur sides
shakeitupshakeituupp@reddit
Reddit makes me feel better about my demented thoughts when I see comment threads like this under a simple picture of salmon
HiSaZuL@reddit
Too moist for you? ⛲
peppnstuff@reddit
Look! There are others as weird as I am on the Internet! Now I'll act like this all the time. -fetish freaks everywhere
Objective-Aioli-1185@reddit
Guess we're all not so different
labreau@reddit
Hey don't drag me into this okay. 😏
WingbashDefender@reddit
How did I get here
starfries@reddit
You gotta edge the salmon but stop before it squirts
kaishinoske1@reddit
Failing the no nut November challenge already.
ShakeShakeZipDribble@reddit
PM_ME__YOUR_HOOTERS@reddit
Nah, im about to make that salmon squirt protein all over the fry pan
Ouroboros126@reddit
W-what are you doing, step-chef?
Inner-Cupcake-6809@reddit
Oh no, the step chefs stuck in the oven again…
LazyLich@reddit
*sous-chef
shortdarkanddrunk@reddit
Why did I laugh as hard as I did to this💀🤣
D_DnD@reddit
101 ways to prepare gooning salmon
NightmareTycoon@reddit
Dear Diary. I overcooked Senpai’s salmon, and now he refuses to give me a creampie. He demands I perform seppuku when the blood moon rises. Father will also be shamed until I atone. Mother weeps for me, but baby brother is too young to understand. This will be my last entry. Farewell.
Derek420HighBisCis@reddit
Goddamn it. LOL
Educational-Rise-197@reddit
This deserves more upvotes lol
firedmyass@reddit
what in the Arby’s is this shit?
tallginger89@reddit
Smash
ryanmuller1089@reddit
That protein looks like my protein.
YouCanCallMeJR@reddit
I’m overcooking! I’m over cooking!
LeastPervertedFemboy@reddit
You guys made me innnnk >.<
Tactical_Primate@reddit
Skeet
Quierta@reddit
Omg is that what that is lol. My salmon does that very occasionally, I assumed it was the fat.
My mom's salmon ALWAYS has that... and explains why I went 25 years thinking I "don't like salmon."
Ball-of-Yarn@reddit
A little bit of it coming out is fine, that's a good indicator it's been cooked. It's when it splooges out like this this it's probably been in too long.
Though personally, I notice this the most with those cheap individually wrapped fillets you get in the frozen isle. Most salmon has been farmed, but the cheaper kinds seem worse for this.
SaltyLonghorn@reddit
I'm not gonna be able to eat fish knowing that properly cooked fish is full of splooge.
mousemousemania@reddit
This thread is making me so fucking glad I don’t eat meat. I was thinking about going back to fish, but now I think I’m good.
Quierta@reddit
😂 nooooooo...
This is so good to know though, thanks! I buy a lot of frozen shellfish but salmon is the one thing I always get from the fresh counter. I know the seafood counter salmon has still been frozen at some point, but I find salmon in particular to have a very weird taste/texture once I've frozen & thawed it. And I hardly ever see the "splooge" coming out so I'll take it as a sign that I'm doing something right!
RR0925@reddit
There is a big difference between the salmon you buy frozen and salmon you freeze yourself.
Freezing fish at home is a bad idea because your freezer isn't cold enough. This causes ice crystals to form during the freezing process. The ice crystals act like little knives and slice through the cells of the fish. That's why it's mushy when you defrost it.
Fish frozen at sea are frozen in extremely cold freezers. This causes them to freeze very fast and prevents large crystals from forming. This fish will thaw out fine. This applies to meat also.
The only meat and fish I put in my freezer is stuff I buy frozen to keep it frozen.
Mystic9310@reddit
I am learning sm rn.
JoshJoshson13@reddit
royal_mcboyle@reddit
I’m the same, I always thought I didn’t like salmon until I had it in college and realized, wait my mom has been overcooking the crap out of it my entire life lol.
Flatline334@reddit
It’s called albumin and if cooked at too high a temperature will appear. It’s possible to not have any come out.
FrontFly2562@reddit
TIL. Same for the burger patties I used to get in school lunches?
shun_the_nonbelieber@reddit
Omg thank you for making that connection. I've wondered about those boogery burgers at least once a month for almost 40 years
NickNoraCharles@reddit
Like eggwhite?
timdr18@reddit
It’s like the “scum” that collects at the top of a pot when you’re making stock.
Wyzen@reddit
Thats protein? Always thought it was fat...
CrustyToeLover@reddit
Damn does that mean I'm overcooked every night
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Depends, are you hard to the touch? If so, yes, you are overcooked ;)
CrustyToeLover@reddit
Brother I'm hard to the touch at the slightest breeze
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
SkrliJ73@reddit
Thank you for the extra tip but just some questions.
Once flipped in the oven are we getting any color on the top part?
Thoughts on butter basting?
Recommended herbs? Dill, Rosemary, Thyme?
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
The only real colour you want is on the skin, which is on top in the oven then served crispy side up, you are gonna get a bit of colour on the meat on the other side while broiling it anyways, but not too much. Just make sure if possible that you are broiling, not baking if that makes sence.
Butter basting is amazing, but not really for beginners imo, since many people tend to add the butter too early and burn the butte rin the process. Dill, rosemary and thyme are all amazing on salmon!
SkrliJ73@reddit
Thank you very much! I definitely don't consider myself a beginner so I'm looking to expand my skillset (I know what you mean by broiler 😁).
I'm guessing we aren't using the over in the broiled method as it would overcook the salmon. Would we be doing it all ok the stove top and only cooking skin side down?
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Stove top and skin side down is a good start, if you dont have acess to a broiler you can definately finish it in the oven as well obviously, only downside you are gonna get to that is a slightly less crispy product, which is not the end of the world. Fry it skin side down, preheat the oven to 140-160°C (if you are a emperial user, suck it🤣) and then just flip it shortly before you sricl that in the oven, best advice here is to use a oven- safe pan, so the pan itself will give the salmon heat from below, while your oven gives it some more fire from on top to finish it. It is probably gonna take around 3-5 minutes when you put it into the oven till it is done, tho the time hardly depends on the thickness of the meat, so you gotta experiment a little bit with that, best practise for you is touch every salmon you cook from now and slightly press it down on the thick end, so you can develop a feel for how ready the meat is, just judging on its give, or "bouncyness" if that makes any sense for you. The softer it feels, the more raw it is, you want it to the point where it slighly gives away, but it is not at the point where it feels like you are trying to press down on a wet, warm stone.
___potato___@reddit
That's...not necessarily true. I hope you're not actually a chef.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
I am a chef, but thanks for the hostility, you have eyes yeah? Have you seen that picture? That salmon is overcooked to shreds. We do not need to discuss this any longer.
Ur_X@reddit
GARLIC IS A HERB??!?!?
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
After the 14 hour shift, it was while writing that lmao
PuffedRabbit@reddit
Thank you for linking the salamander oven lmao. I was horrified thinking you stuck a poor amphibian in the oven to gauge temp
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
"If the salamander starts screaming it is hot enaugh, boss!"
Dont give me ideas, i dont want to hurt these cute fellas🥲 (even tho i am sure they would be delicious!)
Brunbeorg@reddit
Good advice! I always assume that salmon will give out some albumin which I'll either scrape away or blend into a pan sauce. I don't care for raw salmon, though I'll eat nearly raw tuna every day. Personal preference.
really, really good advice for cooking it on a broiler.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
❤️
SlamCakeMasta@reddit
So for good cooking advice post food to shittyfoodporn? got it!
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Chefs love to laugh at shitty foods ya know? Knowing someone makes it way worse totally makes our day🤣
EndsWithJusSayin@reddit
those salamander ovens look sick. i'd love to own one some day.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Make sure to add a pacojet To that list if you have tons of money over, for the best ice cream ever :)
Just kidding obviously, that thing is hugely oversized engine wise, when it comes to private use, you can definately take a look into the ninja creami for the most delicious hommade icecream!
snackynorph@reddit
Is store-bought fresh salmon usually descaled? This sounds great. I'll have to try it.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
It might be, it might not, but you can easily descale it yourself! Get a decent sized piece, if you slide your hand in the opposite way that the scales go, you are able to feel if it is still scales on there, or if you can feel the "holes" where the scales used to be. If it is not descaled, grab a cutting board, put a towel or some cleaning paper on top, put it into your sink at a hard incline, salmon on top skin up, grab a knife, put it onto the skin at a slight angle and simply "scrub" the scales off. If you wonder which way you gotta go with the knife, you gotta go from tail to head direction wise, so the knife can go underneith the scales and scrub them off, if you do it the other way around, from head to tailfin, you are not going to be able to get rid of the scales, since the knife just glides over them. You'll know when it works, scales will be flying everywhere, so best advice is descaling under running water.
benewavvsupreme@reddit
Damn that's super helpful, wish there was like a book of these little things
superzamp@reddit
The Food Lab is that book
benewavvsupreme@reddit
Yeah this seems like the one
pannenkoek0923@reddit
Yeah a cookbook!
rococoapuff@reddit
Like a cookbook perhaps?
tehnfy__@reddit
God damn this made me so hungry...
Also thanks for the salamander tip. Interesting piece of equipment.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
You are more then welcome, salamanders are amazing :)
neutralmurder@reddit
I’m going to give this a try thank you!!
Frozen salmon is cheaper so I have that more often. Do you have any suggestions for how to cook from frozen while preserving the texture? I find even if I defrost and blot before cooking that I can’t get it crispy.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
You can definately fry it on very high heat frozen to give it decent colour, then finish it in the oven, but knowing when it is done just needs a bit of instinct when it is done, cook a few and gently press on them each time when you think they are done, cut them open amd you are gonna develop a feel for how it has to feel to be done.
Hope this made sense, writing this in the middle of my shift while preparing a buffet lmao
IVIagnumIVIike@reddit
If I use it only for salmon, can I call it a salmomander?
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Thanks for the chuckle, now get out❤️
danimalscrunchers@reddit
are you supposed to eat the skin on salmon I never know
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
The skin is the best part when crispy!
danimalscrunchers@reddit
thank you salmon man
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Welcome! Make sure it is de- scaled tho or it is gonna taste like shit haha
letsalldropvitamins@reddit
Leading on from this. Foolproof way to cook fish:
Fish, salt, pepper, butter and lemon all together wrapped up in tinfoil. Put that shit in the oven for 20-30 minutes depending on how thick your fish is. Perfect every time. If you want it even better use an open fire.
surethingsatan@reddit
Instructions unclear, put fish in the oven and it’s been over an hour. Still completely raw.
climbingaerialist@reddit
Did you forget to turn the oven on?
surethingsatan@reddit
That wasn’t part of the the instructions
TaratronHex@reddit
would this work in an air fryer or just make a mess and make the air fryer reek?
herecomes_the_sun@reddit
20-30?!?!?? More like 12
letsalldropvitamins@reddit
Look at the picture again. Let’s get them making edible fish first then we can worry about the fine points 😂
Also I would argue that a level of time under 20 minutes depends on the size of your fish, your heat source and how good you are at determining raw from just right. Not something I’d set as a standard to someone online who can’t tell when their fish is beyond even overcooked as I wouldn’t want to make them sick
Montana_Bro@reddit
And if you want it best, use the smoldering coals of a campfire. Used to do it all the time using trout as a kid.
letsalldropvitamins@reddit
This 100%
toomanyredbulls@reddit
That is what that is! Thanks
Mishmoo@reddit
Hi, college students!
Lazier, more boring method: Buy a Salmon Fillet with the skin on. Put on greased baking sheet. Season and spray with olive oil or other fat on both sides. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. Enjoy your Salmon!
Many-Gear-4668@reddit
Or a lot easier….grill, skin side down, cook for 10 mins without flipping. Perfect salmon every time.
Iv cooked a million salmon this way.
TappedIn2111@reddit
I prefer real salmon over salamander, thankyouverymuch.
margaritapracatan@reddit
Or you could just put it in the oven wrapped in foil, with a tiny bit of water.🤷♂️
zucchinibasement@reddit
This happens to me but with pork chops sometimes
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
Yeah. That salmon died twice.
Pynchon101@reddit
It was just a child 😭
thomstevens420@reddit
“You shouldn’t have done that, he’s just a boy.”
recovery_room@reddit
Mmmmmhhhhmmmm
frontier_gibberish@reddit
Y'all got any of dem French fried pertayters? Hmrmrmmrm
recovery_room@reddit
I reckon I’ll have the big’uns.
Pynchon101@reddit
Reckon I’d like me sum a dat potted meat, mmmhmmm.
recovery_room@reddit
“He coulda had fun sometimes.”
flat_four_whore22@reddit
Look how they massacred my boy!
Measurement_Dull@reddit
😂
LIEsergicDIEthylmide@reddit
Not necessarily, could be raw in the middle and still shoot some rendered fat out the sides of a filet.
mrwilliams117@reddit
I would have bet a bunch of money that was fat lol but I don't know anything besides how to take care of my cat.
Local_Satisfaction12@reddit
Always keep in mind that fat melts under temperature, if it is solid after cooking, it is protein for sure.
LarenCoe@reddit
I've learned the hard way that if you cook fish until it looks done, it's overcooked.
poilk91@reddit
mine will get little bubbles of it on the top when I cook in the oven. I'm pretty sure its not overcooked because its flakey and delicious but its definitely unsightly
I_Lick_Lead_Paint@reddit
Damn, I'm better in bed than I thought.
KYHotBrownHotCock@reddit
you cant overcook parasites dude
TheCriticalGerman@reddit
Or the pan is too hot
Flatline334@reddit
Isn’t that from cooking at too high a temperature?
SockeyeSTI@reddit
Same with smoking it. Over 130’ish degrees
various101@reddit
Really? Never knew this
whoaismoi@reddit
yeah this shit is beyond overcooked i honestly dont know how people are so bad at cooking when we have the collective knowledge of mankind at our fingertips
crizzpychimken@reddit
I though it's mayonnaise not until I read your comment 😭
Fantastic-Classic740@reddit
Mmm, protein squirts
fishmcbitez@reddit
Cooking salmon in the oven is also effective, i do 400 for 20-23 minutes depending on thickness.
Prudent-Cabinet-3151@reddit
Just put some tinfoil down on a pan, lather your fish in olive oil, ( Not uncommon for the olive oil to catch fire if your fish is too close to the heat source or your broiler too hot ) put it skinside down, broil on high for 4-8 minutes until your fish comes up to 145F. Perfect quick salmon. Then sprinkle some of your everything but the bagel seasoning. I like using my thermo pops thermometer. 1 sec read time.
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Overcooked and heat was too high.
funktion@reddit
Yep, this is what happens when you're cooking your salmon at twice the heat it should be at. Also looks like there's no skin on there, so that's a factor too. There's no protective layer of fat.
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Salmon is painful, especially when you're trying to impress someone. Stick to chicken or steak unless you have exp.
funktion@reddit
Not really? Hell, recipes like this 5-minute miso salmon are so easy that you can basically do them without any sort of prep, and without any fancy gear: https://www.seriouseats.com/miso-glazed-salmon-in-the-toaster-oven-recipe
Make some rice, sautee some Bok Choy, and you've got a pretty great and healthy meal, even if you're a college student.
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
The problem comes when they wanna throw a filet on a scolding pan thinking salmon cooks better at high high.
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Only other thing that is worse to make is you don't have exp with is asparagus. Gotta make sure they stay crunchy.
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Proper cooking paper would keep it from sticking too.
Tumbleweedsarefake@reddit
You don’t thaw salmon before cooking it you cook it frozen
ee328p@reddit
https://www.marthastewart.com/7691229/how-cook-frozen-salmon
Huh never knew before
Tumbleweedsarefake@reddit
I loooove the taste of my salmon so much more when it’s cooked straight out of the freezer. It’s not as fishy and just overall better
ee328p@reddit
I initially downvoted, researched, and then up voted. I gotta give this a shot next time I have some frozen salmon. Thanks for what was a controversial opinion I guess lol
Tumbleweedsarefake@reddit
Haha np. Thanks for doing research and being inquisitive. It literally tastes better you have to try it
waffle_sheep@reddit
Every frozen salmon I’ve had said to thaw it first
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Maybe search if that persons response has any merit? Like having some kind of critical thinking?
TrubledBootySnatcher@reddit
Ppl will not search for answers if they feel they are right.
Even-Education-4608@reddit
Why?
___potato___@reddit
Frozen salmon is great. What is with these comments?
pick_up_a_brick@reddit
It’s fresh frozen
Toros_Mueren_Por_Mi@reddit
I still remember that fucking episode holy shit
kaishinoske1@reddit
Was it nutted on?
fukcancr@reddit
It’s a ham layer
Avilola@reddit
I started teaching myself to cook in college, and I’m a wonderful cook now. Keep at it.
Also, with salmon you typically want to ever-so-slightly undercook it (same with eggs). Carryover cooking will do the rest and take it to the perfect doneness.
CasanovaWong@reddit
Gotta start somewhere, homie. Keep at it.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
thank you! yeah it’s only me third week of cooking for myself, so I’m trying to remain optimistic
raggedreece@reddit
When I first moved out I gave myself food poisoning from undercooked chicken, so you're doing great!
ProfessionalGrade423@reddit
Being a decent cook takes lots of practice more than anything else. You can do it just don’t let yourself get frustrated. Pick a few meals you really want to perfect and make them often, while varying veg and starch so you don’t get too bored. A good set of spice mixes makes a huge difference too. My cooking really was elevated by finding a good spice seller who makes their own blends.
NinjaWalker@reddit
This is fancier than anything I ever cooked in college! With some more practice, you'll get there in no time.
HamletTheGreatDane@reddit
You're doing great! Cooking something for the first time is really tough. Try it again in a week or so and it'll come me naturally. You'll be a pro in no time!
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
thanks!! i hope so lol
dtwhitecp@reddit
exactly, a lot of college kids don't cook anything, so this is good
Bagz402@reddit
In college I was cooking chicken breasts on high until they were medium rare 💀 it's amazing I didn't get anything from it.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
i’m so terrified of cooking chicken i can’t risk it
MrPanzerCat@reddit
Just cook it until there is no pink or really wetish spots in the center (juice is good but this will look noticably different than cooked juicy meat). It will be really obvious if your chicken is under done
RecordingHaunting975@reddit
Meat thermometer comment is goated. Pork, chicken, steak etc can all be cooked to perfection and safely just by taking the temperature.
Remember that you can always turn the heat up but you can never unburn your food
davejr555@reddit
I cook it on medium. About 4-5 minutes each side to get it as brown as I want it. Turn the heat to low and cook till it’s about 160.
gcko@reddit
Get a meat thermometer. Cook it to 165. Then you’re golden.
Benaholicguy@reddit
Cooking to 165 is the perfect way to overcook it. Cook it to around 150 and let it rest. It’ll hit 165 internally after about 10 minutes, during that time you can finish whatever else you’re cooking/plate everything.
wackyzebra43@reddit
Air fryer is a really easy way to cook chicken breast too.
390-400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Nice and juicy too
Nomailforu@reddit
I finally broke down and bought a Bluetooth meat thermometer and it was a game changer. Not that I have issues cooking but it gives me more consistent results. My older teens enjoy the results and plan to get their own Bluetooth meat thermometers when they get their own place.
No-Cockroach-4237@reddit
real
Kyoalpng@reddit
Get some chicken quarters(thighs and legs) they're super cheap throw whatever you want on them and throw them in the oven on 350 for about an hour(I usually forget about them till it smells like theyre done) if you have access to one or air fry them 380 for 20-25 min super great for college meal prep 😋
awesomekittens@reddit
Get a meat thermometer -- it will make cooking any protein soooo much easier. I love my Thermopop and it was only $35. It's instant read, sturdy, and in cute colors. https://www.thermoworks.com/thermopop-2/
OneMeterWonder@reddit
It’s really very easy. Just check with a thermometer or a knife before you take it off the heat.
D31taF0rc3@reddit
Start with chicken thighs, and boneless is easier to cook. The higher fat content in the thighs means they can take a bit more abuse before starting to go dry and nasty so it's a lot harder to overcook them. Just because it's pink doesn't mean its raw, and if you see a clear pink/red liquid when you eat it thats myoglobin (muscle protein), not blood.
Rub some premade seasoning salt on them before putting them flat in a pan with a dash of hot oil. Don't touch them and just let them sear for 5 minutes before checking if its browned. If not put it back down but if yes flip it over and let the other side cook. They should be fully done in 10-15 minutes.
While eating if you find the chicken is undercooked you can always toss it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Same for any meat or veggie.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
that’s exactly what i’m trying to do! only one disappointed by my cooking rn is myself (oh and i guess everyone seeing this post)
gcko@reddit
He did season it. He’s already miles ahead of tons of people.
Toros_Mueren_Por_Mi@reddit
Ya the issue is it was a little overcooked, which is a minor issue, it wasn't even burnt
dearDem@reddit
This is when you chop it up and turn it into a salmon burger
physically_thinking@reddit
Overcooked salmon is good too🤷🏽
Im_Ashe_Man@reddit
It's dead, Jim.
ohheyhowsitgoin@reddit
Cook at a higher heat.
Proper_Razzmatazz_36@reddit
damn, im not used to cooking salmon on a stove, i normally bake it, but was it good? thats whats most important
bLEAGUER@reddit
It is indeed cooked
Tbrown630@reddit
Leave the skin on. You can take it off after it’s cooked if you want. Also, don’t use high heat and let it cook like 80% on the skin side and then turn it once to let it finish on the other side.
Dekataro@reddit
Next time, try using a meat thermometer like the Chefstemp Pocket Pro to make sure it’s cooked perfectly. Simple seasoning and a squeeze of lemon can also go a long way.
Fun_Intention9846@reddit
Perfect just take it off 8 min ago!
lampstaple@reddit
Looks like shit but everybody who learns to cook on their own in college makes some shit dishes before they start figuring out how things work
Lost-Masterpiece-978@reddit
but that shit dish will taste amazing (maybe i had low expectations for food i ate in college)
green_speak@reddit
Food poisoning or charcoal is everyone's first independent dish.
Superfragger@reddit
not if you actually had parents that showed you how to do things lol.
AgeOfSyn@reddit
Or if you can follow/understand directions on simple recipes.
prestidigi-station@reddit
Spot on. As long as you don't play too fast and loose with food safety (know how to handle raw meat etc), FAFO is a perfectly viable way to learn one's way around the kitchen and various ingredients.
COKEWHITESOLES@reddit
My whole thing in my early 20s was overcooking everything from fear of food poisoning lol
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
i fear this next decade of my life will go much the same, i am terrified of throwing up
prestidigi-station@reddit
BIG SAME
lampstaple@reddit
Yeah at certain point things regarding cooking start to intuitively make sense, but if somebody grew up not cooking, lots of the intuition that cooks take for granted is very much not obvious to learners. And that intuition is only learned by cooking some nasty ass shit to realize it don't work.
LOTRfreak101@reddit
In college, I read an article about cooking pork with root beer (maybe it was a cola of some kind?), except I didn't have any pork. Or any cola. What I did have, was the second half of a beef roast that I had yet to cook, and some fruit punch soda. The fruit punch tasted really good when I drank it in the same meal as the beef roast, so I just assumed that it would be fine to toss the fruit punch in the crock pot with the beef roast. It was not. It tasted worse than expected, and the meat was decidedly tough despite being in the crockpot for 8+ hours. I wasn't expecting the next revolution in cooking by any means, but i was a little more hopeful that it would turn out okay. I still finished it all at least.
juicejug@reddit
Honestly that’s how brilliant dishes are invented.
Someone either fucks up and makes a delicious mistake or tries something weird thinking it might work.
LOTRfreak101@reddit
This wasn't one of them, but at least my brother was willing to help finish it despite his complaints. Much more recently, I've had great success adding cinnamon (not cinnamon sugar) to dishes with cream of mushroom as a base.
prestidigi-station@reddit
You. You've got the spirit.
animal1988@reddit
I admire your gumption.
_animaLux_@reddit
I started cooking in college. The first time I made soup I didn’t understand that stock doesn’t just happen in a soup, you have to make or add it. I bought a lot of food and was intending on meal planning and freezing bags of soup so I could be set for weeks. Well, it was inedible. Like literally gag inducing. I didn’t understand and in my fury I threw the entire pot away in the dorm dumpster. The other day I made vegan oat bars for my family and I make dinner and lunches for my son from scratch. People ask me to cook their thanksgiving dinner for them because it makes them feel special to have such nice food made for them.
Keep cooking. And good job.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
Aww that’s so inspiring, thank you!!
TheSameThing123@reddit
If it's super dry you can always break it up and mix in a little mayo to make salmon salad to put in rice ball
Admirable_Soft7998@reddit
My experience is tinfoil, a bit of oil and seasonings in the oven beats out a pan fried any day. Air fryer is a close second.
gbdallin@reddit
I'd shred this and put it in noodles
Wee_Woo_25@reddit
Cook at a bit lower heat to not get that but it's just healthy fats in the salmon so it's not a problem. I would definitely eat that
zjm555@reddit
The heat may be one issue but the simple fix for the uneven cooking is to add a decent bit of oil to the pan.
RatherGoodDog@reddit
I cook my salmon like steak. Maximum heat, sear it, and leave it to rest once it's done on both sides. The skin side should be cooked 3 times as long as the flesh side.
It's perfect every time.
notabigmelvillecrowd@reddit
Yeah, everybody is saying lower heat, but you're not gonna get crispy skin with low heat. High heat, less time. Like... a lot less time.
OneMeterWonder@reddit
Idfk why. It’s pretty standard that you need high heat until the fish releases to get a good crust.
LFGX360@reddit
Exactly. High heat and cook for ~5min. Crisp and juicy.
goshiamhandsome@reddit
Agree. Hot and fast is the way for this fatty fish. Slow dries it out. I do mine on a well oiled grill ripping hot. Wait wait till the grill is truly hot then oil the grill and fish. Lay it down. And don’t move it until the color changes just past halfway. The fish should release with a gentle nudge and have awesome crunchy skin and grill marks. Attack flare ups with a water spray gun. The fish is oily. Flip over until the color just barely changes in the middle. Plate. Rest. Drizzle with lemon or lime and a side of kewpie mayo. If you get it just right the middle may be slightly soft and melting. Cook longer if you prefer more flaky.
AnythingBig9832@reddit
I do the exact same thing, but also let the salmon get to room temp with coarse salt coating the top. Then dry and cook it. Same as a steak lol, works like a charm.
Wee_Woo_25@reddit
Yessir that sounds great. What's your go to seasoning?
RatherGoodDog@reddit
Ginger, garlic, chilli and soy sauce.
piss_off_ghost@reddit
Do you marinate or just season?
RatherGoodDog@reddit
Just season, but that's because I'm impatient and usually cook salmon as a quick meal. I'm sure it would be better marinated.
Wee_Woo_25@reddit
Gahdang that sounds so good
Alalanais@reddit
It's not fat it's protein: albumin.
Falkachu@reddit
The salmon got killed a second time…
TheThrowawayman1234@reddit
Looks like that discharge that makes the 🐱smell fishy
Friendly_Schedule_12@reddit
These people need college for a reason
Mr_Safety558@reddit
Salmon is shashmi grade it don’t take much to cook a cut that thing
Mardigan-the-Mad@reddit
Pro tip: egg wash before breading, sear both sides for about 45 seconds and put in the oven at 350F for 15 minutes to finish.
Superlemonhaaze@reddit
my salmon does this all the time.. I thought it was normal..
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
Only when you overcook the shit out of it.
___potato___@reddit
That's not true at all...
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
It’ll bead a little on top when it’s pececty cooked. More than that and you’ve shot that fish twice.
Superlemonhaaze@reddit
i don’t think I overcook it, my bf says i make better salmon than his mom :0
ItsKrakenmeuptoo@reddit
How long do you cook each side for?
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
You’re entitled to your preference. But as a chef/caterer I would not serve salmon cooked that much, unless someone requested it ultra-well done.
Superlemonhaaze@reddit
you could be right though, i always cook it a minute or two extra just to be safe. but i’ve had salmon at a restaurant once and it just melted in my mouth! omg i’ve been blinded
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
Follow that thought to its inevitable conclusion.
And Maybe next time, try cutting your cook time in half and see if you like it better.
animal1988@reddit
I think this OP will believe in what you said and also half believing they will deal with dry food than getting it wrong..... being over cautious is quite normal, maybe add in "when your cooking salmon" to the end of your sentence so they don't end up over cooking beef or anything else silly!
InsertRadnamehere@reddit
Thought it was clear that we were specifically talking about salmon. Hopefully anyone doubting that is still following this thread down the inevitable Reddit hole.
Lovely to meet you internet stranger. 🙌
animal1988@reddit
If I can be honest, I replied to you while I'm drunk. I am still drunk. I shouldn't have talked about this, my bad dawg! I ought to get onto OSRS and off Reddit 😉
Lovely to meet you as well internet stranger!
timdr18@reddit
Yep, like duck breast or tuna, salmon is best “undercooked” compared to other similar foods.
YourAverageGod@reddit
___potato___@reddit
It's normal. It has nothing to do with how long the fish is cooked. The comments saying otherwise are idiots.
Flatline334@reddit
Lower your temp as well. Medium rare to medium is just fine and it shouldn’t do that.
Superlemonhaaze@reddit
i make it in the oven..
Flatline334@reddit
Then cut your times back. If the salmon is fresh you don’t have to worry about under cooking it. Salmon sashimi is one of my all time favorites so try going for medium rare next time.
50mHz@reddit
Just overdone. Fish tend to be dry and chewy instead of tender when overdone
lordaskington@reddit
Oh no, no they're not supposed to do that.....
DramaticSample4083@reddit
It might still be alive
swaggy_sparkles25@reddit
oh!
THEREAL_ANON_FOUR@reddit
Well seasoned and oven baked with a few lemon slices on top will do the trick.
Pandeeee@reddit
its cos u cooked it on low probably and didnt pat dry
Flowkey_mma@reddit
Why does it look like that?
B8R_H8R@reddit
Add some “Dill Weed” it’s a game changer
abrowithoutacause@reddit
Next time, just slap it in the oven at about 400 for 15 or until it hits 140 internal temp
chuck-u-farley-@reddit
I season mine and put it in a Pyrex dish, line it with foil, put my salmon in, season it as desired, butter and lemon, make a tent with the foil and 400 for 20 min usually gets it done…… spread the fillets with a fork and it will literally slide apart…. Works for me
Emskoe46@reddit
I cooked salmon better than that at 8 years old
KittenLina@reddit
If you have an oven, use that. Butter, salt, lemon juice, a bit of teriyaki sauce, keep it simple. Compliment the salmon. 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Baste it in butter. Keep the skin on.
CheezQueen924@reddit
I’m sorry, but that doesn’t even look worth eating.
westfailiciana@reddit
For the love of god put some butter in that pan! My food looked like this when I was learning at your age as well. Keep at it. I learn best from my mistakes.
QueasyTeacher0@reddit
For the future: a bit more oil, slightly lower temp, and cook only until slightly bouncy.
Even-Education-4608@reddit
Does it have to be cooked all the way through
Vosska@reddit
Rule of thumb, though not all encompassing as there are exceptions. Flash frozen fish, even if thawed out is safe to eat undercooked. The main concern is parasites, which are only killed off after being frozen for 7 days (at around 0 degrees, so most home freezers won't work).
So if you buy frozen salmon, you're good. If you buy farm raised, there's still a slight risk but it's significantly reduced. If you buy "sashimi grade" salmon, it's safe to eat raw (again, always a risk with anything raw raw) and almost certainly safe undercooked.
At the end of the day, those are recommendations and you can use your own best judgment. Personally, unless it's fresh caught, I'll eat any salmon a lil pink. To different degrees depending on its source. I usually shoot for around 125-135°, depending on the situation.
Hope this helps a lil.
FlawedHero@reddit
Depends on the quality of your fish, how it was handled after being caught, and how you plan to cook it.
Even-Education-4608@reddit
That’s what I thought
AltwrnateTrailers@reddit
I dropped my salmon and it just slapped on the floor, cook longer?
HammelGammel@reddit
Yes, but keep slamming it on the floor every 30 Seconds or so until sufficiently bouncy.
NormanCocksmell@reddit
You joke but you can cook a chicken by slapping it. This probably works with salmon too.
Grrrth_TD@reddit
This was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
angrytortilla@reddit
I prefer my salmon restaurant-slapped
AdjunctFunktopus@reddit
Best I can do is a punched Swordfish
Grrrth_TD@reddit
https://youtu.be/TQKk99I3wTQ?si=Hx3wSFco6FUClXMA
HammelGammel@reddit
Every good chef slaps their salmon at all times while cooking. Let us all collectively slap our salmons now!
PJRama1864@reddit
The same way they cook chicken, right? By slapping it to perfection.
Fantastic-Classic740@reddit
Not slam, but slap. Slapped salmon
PM_ME__YOUR_HOOTERS@reddit
Yeah man, you need it to look and bounce like a basketball
STILL_LjURKING@reddit
Yeah make that mf bounce
Dramatic_Water_5364@reddit
Undercooked salmon is the best 🤤
RichardHenri@reddit
We like it raaaaaaw
Taqiyyahman@reddit
Yes! Oil is not the enemy. I remember seeing an Adam Ragusea or Ethan Chlebowski (or maybe neither of them) video on pan frying and the number of calories you save is really negligible. Just pan fry away. Deep frying is the real enemy if you're calorie conscious.
ZeldaXandre@reddit
A lot of trial and error & I came to the same conclusion.
AnalBabu@reddit
I can bounce my salmon like a basketball. what have I done wrong?
JackBeefus@reddit
Eh. I'd eat it.
CrowdSurfingCorpse@reddit
I grew up eating salmon like that and now I like it better overcooked. It’s nice when the edges are crispy also
LunarProphet@reddit
I'd talk about how much it sucks while I eat all of it because it's salmon
JackBeefus@reddit
Exactly.
Chiopista@reddit
My mom used to cook them like this (I don’t really like salmon so I’ve never attempted myself). Ended up with often dry salmon. Thankfully it has improved!
alt-sm@reddit
I usually broil my salmon. I season it and make sure it’s all oiled up… also add some sesame seeds on top. Then broil it on high for 10 mins. Comes out crispy outside but not over cooked. Also no washing the pan afterwards which is a plus for me
Scavenge101@reddit
If you want to go the super simple route all you need to worry about is getting the center to 145. There's some nuance to taking it off the heat so it rises to 145 but as a home cook you don't need to worry about that so much. This ejaculation shit likely happened because the internal temp went above 170. Get yourself a heat probe and just jab it every once in a while to see what temperature the very center is. Flip every once in a while. Easy, you'll have really good salmon.
Loudaspossible@reddit
The easiest and most reliable method I've found is first, pat dry!! Skin and flesh. If you have time, leave it open in the fridge for a bit with the skin up as it will dry it out a bit.
Heat the pan with a little oil and put the flesh side in first for 5 mins or so (for a long time I read it was better the other way, so skin side for 7 mins and reverse for 3-4 mins, little difference in my opinion but the skin is crispier this way), then turn it onto skin side for 5-7 minutes.
Outrageous-County310@reddit
The protein squirting out isn’t just from it being overcooked (it is very overcooked) it’s from being overcooked at too high temperatures. Turn your heat way down and take it off as soon as the flesh flakes cleanly.
Byronic__heroine@reddit
Better overcooked than undercooked in the case of fish. Lower that flame next time, homie.
anonpotatogirl@reddit
Honestly at least you’re not just living off of junk so good job on trying to cook something new and healthy
Ball-of-Yarn@reddit
I'm just going to say it's mostly fine, you've seasoned it and it doesn't appear to be a dried out hockey puck.
That automatically puts it leagues ahead of folks who stick an unsalted fillet in the oven for an hour.
lanibro@reddit
It’s 100% overcooked. That’s why you can see all the albumin coming out.
Ball-of-Yarn@reddit
There's a lot of room between overcooked and salmon jerky.
salcruise@reddit
If you have an air fryer try it in that :) look up the specific cooking times, put some like oil or butter on it with some salt and pepper and boom, it's ezpz and you do it the same way every time ^-^
rogerdaltry@reddit
My favorite way to cook salmon is in the air fryer. Most of them have a fish setting. Just slather some garlic & herb butter on top and it’s perfection after 8 mins.
Hatchz@reddit
egg35w34@reddit
Can i see the skin
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
it’s not looking too good on this side either
egg35w34@reddit
that would really give me salmon-ella!
akvasova17@reddit
Gotta start somewhere! Honestly my go to is salmon in the oven. Set the temp, season that bad boy, throw on a timer, and forget about it until then. 15 minutes later, perfectly cooked salmon 👌🏻
ibobbymuddah@reddit
Finally found someone else mentioning using the oven lol. I do a mango salad or a Parmesan crust and just toss in the oven. Always comes out perfectly flaky and moist. The skin gets good too, and you can broil if ya like it a little more well done.
AlmostLucy@reddit
What temp do you oven cook your salmon at? My mom’s a very good cook at almost everything, but she does salmon in a moderate oven from frozen and it often comes out like OP’s. It’s the only thing she makes that I can’t stand…
akvasova17@reddit
I usually do it at 400° for about 15-18 minutes. Some recipes call for 375° but I've never seen that much difference. I think the main thing is, never cook it from frozen. I always let it unthaw (defrost) in the package before I prep it
Jahmicho@reddit
😆😆😂🤣🤢🤮
ibobbymuddah@reddit
Fool proof method for me is toss it in the oven with a Parmesan crust. Comes out perfect Everytime. Just sprinkle on and bake.
LaserGuidedSock@reddit
A fish died for this abomination to become a reality.
Humble-Presence-3107@reddit
When the first sign of albumen (fat) starts to come out pull the fish off the heat source. Otherwise great job trying something new!
laggincauseimswaggin@reddit
Trying is the first step to succeeding. Keep trying.
KingOfOddities@reddit
It hard to fuck up Salmon. You and eat it raw, or crisp it up quite a bit.
This doesn’t Look appetizing, but it will taste fine.
Artikzzz@reddit
Holy shit that's the salmon equivalent of a well done steak, yuck
Virtual_Ad748@reddit
Am I the only one here who only bakes or grills salmon?? I guess I’ll have to try the pan next time, but I actually just made salmon with a balsamic glaze last night!
Dork31@reddit
At least you are trying to eat something that's going to offer Omega 3 and not an over-salted bowl of instant ramen noodles. It takes a while to get the hang of when it's done cooking. Next time even if it's not fully cooked and this was frozen prior - you should be OK.
West-Aspect3145@reddit
Always use an oven for salmon if you dno how to cook it
jamie07051975@reddit
Looks good to me
Stumpy6464@reddit
Little More oil, use a lid for the pan, probably some salt and pepper too. Don’t move it around, only to flip.
RubyStar92@reddit
Good, mistakes like this is how someone learns. I see some good searing on some sides of this. It seems to be cooked all the way through, the white is just fat. It’s a big slimy to eat but it’s edible.
Good attempt! I’m excited to see their next one!
RAIDguy@reddit
Buy meat thermometer.
ItsGarbageDave@reddit
"We didn't add sauce"
Oh I know. That is clear.
MenofFortune@reddit
Air fryer is the way to go as a college student. Cook all my proteins in there short of eggs.
mrHartnabrig@reddit
You gotta learn how to cook it so that the precum won't come out.
LostinQuiddity@reddit
If it's edible, you win
justice_Cx@reddit
what in the frozen salmon is this
AphraelSelene@reddit
First of all, you did fine for newbies! Some people prefer their salmon "well done" like this anyway, but others would definitely consider this "overcooked."
My trick is to start it skin-side down in a medium or medium-high pan with just a little bit of oil. Use a spatula to gently press each down as you add it to avoid it curling up at the edges. Turn the pan down a little after you add them and toss a metal bowl or lid over them. 4-6 minutes later, flip them and briefly sear the top. They're best when there's just a hint of translucency at the center IMO.
Also, the best cooking hint I ever got was that cooking, baking, frying, etc... it's all really just science and chemistry. Learn about the science of temperature, how ingredients react, and all that good jazz, and you can make just about anything.
Gekey14@reddit
Try baking it instead, just wrap it in foil and cook at 180C for like 25-35mins. Real simple. Couple slices of lemon and some thyme and it fucking slaps
Rashaen@reddit
It's overcooked. Mush it up with mayo, onions, whatever else and make a salmon salad sammich.
Oldportal@reddit
Fill the pan with sea water first.
UnusualPete@reddit
I would eat that
LibraPugLove@reddit
You melted it
Brunbeorg@reddit
As the most highly rated comment says, you probably overcooked it. But that's not terrible. Most fish gives off some proteins very similar to egg whites, that cook up (denature) in the same way. It's not a disaster. You haven't ruined anything, and while it's gross to look at, sauce covers it (make a pan sauce! it's easy! soy sauce, little broth, splash of lemon juice, and you're good). I prefer slightly longer cooked salmon, slightly lesser cooked tuna (I'd just gnaw a raw tuna fish if the FDA would let me).
Glad you seasoned it. Important step.
Seems like you did a good job, and I'd eat it right now on a bed of rice or garlic noodles.
jewstylin@reddit
Fish is disgusting so who the fuck cares.
killerchef69@reddit
That poor salmon never had a chance!
Notamong69@reddit
Way overcooked
gaggzi@reddit
Never cooked before in your life?
Doomsday_Holiday@reddit
Too high heat.
some_rock@reddit
Air fry them at 400 for 10 minutes.
AutomaticAstigmatic@reddit
Okay. Let's go back to the start.
Pre-heat your oven to 180oC (200oC if it isn't a fan oven). Cover a baking tray with foil. Put two salmon steaks onto the foil, skin side down. Mix together olive oil, three cloves of crushed garlic, a teaspoon of your favourite herb mix (i.e. Italian), a small pinch of ground black pepper and salt, and the juice of a lemon. Spoon this over the salmon. Fold the foil up around the salmon to make a little parcel. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakey all the way through.
Serve with rice and a salad or cooked veg of your choice.
reddits4losers@reddit
Late, but get an air fryer. 390 for 7-10 mins. Season it down, put some lemon on top, and stick it in there. Easy salmon. Coming from somebody who's terrified of burning water. An air fryer saves my life on the regular.
acrankychef@reddit
While salmon is so damn easy to pan fry.
If you don't know how, you're gonna fuck it up.
GobiPLX@reddit
How can you fail so bad?
Just get salmon, put some olive oil on it, salt, and get on grill/pan. That's literally all
Positive-Produce-001@reddit
get yourself some cheap skirt steak too, if you fuck it up oh well
Big-Raccoon2193@reddit
From an "Ol' Hat". A little Tabasco and that's good eats.
darinamiamandis@reddit
If you have an air fryer I’d cook it in that. Made it so much easier for me (when I was 21) just look up any recipe online.
absolutely_n_o_t@reddit
LMAOO i just did this the other day and my roommates who know how to cook walked in — i was mortified haha
KarlosFat@reddit
I'd recommend baking your salmon in the oven. So long as your oven isn't one of those that lies about the temperature, you'll get a nice result.
StupidBuckles@reddit
A for…attempt
Spencur1@reddit
Overdone but hey man good on you for cooking for yourself!! Add some veggies in that pan and boom a meal!
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
thank you!! we ate some edamame as a side, which was very enjoyable
chrews@reddit
I’d still devour the fuck out of that
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
it was gone in less than 2 minutes
Hyperion1101@reddit
My brother in Christ what 😂
AndroidMartian@reddit
Get a thermometer, salmon ~ 145°F done. Season remove from heat serve with rice pilaf, delicious!
TheSaneEchidna@reddit
Goddamn these comments are vicious. It's totally fine homie. It's food and you can eat it and you'll be fine and honestly it'll taste pretty good. If you hate it maybe turn down the heat a little or take it off just before you think it's ready. Fish will cook itself for a few minutes after you take it off the heat and it'll turn out great. A solid first attempt.
You don't need a thermometer for a fish that'll cook in 5 minutes lmao. It'll just be something else that clutters up one of your drawers and I remember college well enough to know I didn't have shit for space. And for fuck's sake don't do the searing it at maximum temperature thing. It's a good way to a) burn your food, the butter, whatever seasoning you put on it b) set off every smoke alarm in the immediate vicinity c) make your kitchen stink of fish something fierce.
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
thank you!!! yeah honestly it wasn’t that bad, like it wasn’t the best salmon i’ve had by far, but it was very edible and quite enjoyable
Yami_Kitagawa@reddit
It looks bad but it's probably fine unless you cooked it while it was still frozen in the center. Try charring it on the sides with tonges and it's gonna look better, plus you can throw some onions in the pan with the stuff that has crusted off and some butter and sugar to make a neat glaze you can coat the salmon in. I have to ask though, what is that chunky yellow stuff in the pan?
fbzarraga@reddit (OP)
Lemon pepper seasoning lol
2funny2bug@reddit
i like to wrap salmon in some tinfoil in a tray with lemon slices some butter salt pepper etcetera whatever & put it in the oven for like. well i forgot how long maybe 20 mins? its pretty hassle free & hard to mess up that way :)
Danni293@reddit
Listen man, your only big mistake here is not enough oil. You can use EVOO or other flavorful oils since you shouldn't be getting the pan hot enough to burn the oil, but if you're willing to expend a bit of effort and money: buy a pack of butter sticks and turn it into clarified butter. It's not hard to do, and you can store that shit in the fridge for months. Then you can use it in place of any other high-smoke-point oils and it imparts a buttery flavor to your food; think of popcorn butter, it's basically that.
Beyond that: if you don't want to worry about the appearance of your meat as much: make a pan sauce to go with your protein. Since you're making salmon, I would recommend a Creamy Tuscan Salmon recipe, goes great with a starch like rice, and can turn two meals into 4.
I get you're in a college environment, so more complex meals are a bit more difficult, but with a bit of technique it can turn a situation like this from "I fucked up cooking salmon," to "I made a great meal with simple ingredients." Assuming you enjoy cooking.
WarrenBudget@reddit
Cook at ripping high heat. 3min first side, 1 min next side. Turn heat down to very low, add butter garlic and herbs and baste for 2 min.
ItsKrakenmeuptoo@reddit
This. Skin side down first. Get that skin crunchy.
ItsKrakenmeuptoo@reddit
Bro, you’re only supposed to cook a side for like 3 or 4 mins lol
etxconnex@reddit
Good luck surviving until the age of 23.
Protagorum@reddit
Olive oil!
Electrical_Dog_9459@reddit
Super easy way to cook salmon:
Put down a sheet of aluminum foil.
Sploosh a little bit of olive oil onto it.
Plop the salmon onto the oil and swoosh it around. Flip it over and repeat.
Sprinkle some Montreal Steak Spice on each side.
Fold over the aluminum foil (or use a second piece) and fold up the ends, sealing it up.
Bake in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes or so (more or less depending on how done you like salmon).
If you have a grill, you can also throw the packet on the grill for 20 minutes or so.
schmooples123@reddit
OMG THE AMT OF ALBUMIN
jpfizzles@reddit
It look like you have an oven. Put 425, pull salmon at 140-145 degrees. Takes about 12-15 minutes
willy_billy@reddit
Honestly if the fish is too over cooked to enjoy as is, it will still make a phenomenal sandwich. Do it tuna melt style, just replace tuna with Salmon. I mix mine with mayo, sweet pickles and onion. Sometimes I get impatient and just go to work on that with a box of Ritz crackers. So good.
doppy1234@reddit
Air fryer.
Salt, pepper. 250 degrees. 15 mins one side, flip. 10 mins.
Lemon on bottom if you needed.
No fire, no burn, can afk.
Environmental_Pen120@reddit
my 10 yr old brother can do it better
_Snayk_@reddit
If you're not cooking an entire fillet (and I'm probably gonna get some negative feedback for this) try using an air fryer for the small pieces. Just season and wrap. Mine works great for it
Qwertycrackers@reddit
That means it's overcooked. Probably still good though.
the_turdinator69@reddit
Gotta start somewhere!
kartious_@reddit
Smh!!
Bright-Chipmunk2459@reddit
Preheat oven to 400 and take out salmon and pat it dry; use sure shot Syd’s and black pepper with minced garlic on top, let it heat for 27 min depending on weight of fish; I usually am cooking about a pound and a half.
Bright-Chipmunk2459@reddit
Go to Aldi and get your salmon there.
chadly117@reddit
I recommend oven, it’s way easier. Once thawed, 15 min at 420 deg. Put oil and seasoning on it beforehand
Mwynen12@reddit
Former seafood grill master here. The second the sides of the salmon turn from red to pink, It's done. I personally cooked one the first side until the color change was a ⅓ of the way up, then flipped and cooked till the pinks almost touched and let it rest for a minute or 2.
BraveAndLionHeart@reddit
Yeah this isn't as bad as you think. It should be fine :) i'd eat it tbh. Try it again with everyone's tips!
Personally I prefer to bake my salmon- the trick is to stop when it's flaky
urboitony@reddit
Have you considered investing in an instant read thermometer? This is what happens when you severely overcook salmon.
mattnotgeorge@reddit
Yeah I got this one for $25. Probably pays for itself after it keeps you from fucking up 2 or 3 nice pieces of fish. https://a.co/d/f4FzvbM
Also my foolproof works-every-time way to not overcook fish -- cover the "presentation side" (the not-flat one) in a mix of egg, flour, and breadcrumbs. Stick it in crust-side down in a hot oiled pan until it gets golden brown, usually 5 minutes. Flip it, put the whole pan in the oven at 300 until internal temp is 140• (about 5 more minutes). Serve immediately, should be perfect-- the crust gives you a lot more leeway when you're pan-searing and it's pretty hard to screw up.
HelpfulSeaMammal@reddit
Or if it gets too hot too fast. Don't necessarily need to overcook it to see albumin, but it was like 9000% overcooked in this picture haha
orkash@reddit
Gotta start somewhere. At least you shouldn't die from this.
CountRevolutionary13@reddit
it looks .... off
thedeadlyrhythm42@reddit
You're cooking it at too high of a temperature.
When the temp in the pan is too high, that's what happens.
TrevCat666@reddit
I mean, it is salmon, and it is cooked.
Elethuir@reddit
It’s dead Jim
Derek420HighBisCis@reddit
You cooked it at too high of heat too quickly.
NoSeaworthiness5447@reddit
Cinnamon and brown sugar goes good in it too with a side of rice
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belaGJ@reddit
… and we run out of pie, too
dec0y@reddit
Overcooked but still edible. Maybe add some teriyaki sauce or something to make it more palatable.
Free-Boater@reddit
You cooked it alright. You cooked it waaaay too much.
poedan_not_the_good1@reddit
20 more minutes in the pan it should be good
Arabian_Flame@reddit
Have fun with “clicky fish”
Flippa20@reddit
I’ve seen worse
Square_Mission_849@reddit
Pan extremely hot
mywifeslv@reddit
To me that looks like the start of salmon fried rice
Toadahtrip@reddit
If you have an oven I’d just do it in that it’s a lot easier
Booyakasha_Mikey@reddit
Salmon pus
notabigmelvillecrowd@reddit
https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-29-2016/ZmZS_L.gif
ThrowawayN00bLoser@reddit
Where’s the butta!
Quietser@reddit
Cooking too hot too fast took long.
ClerklierBrush0@reddit
I bet she was tough. Overdone a bit
brietsantelope@reddit
Two words: dry brine.
TigerSouthern@reddit
Higher heat, more fat in the pan and a little less time.
thiccemotionalpapi@reddit
Very reminiscent of a massive scab leaking gallons of pus. Never seen that thank god, but I imagine that’s exactly what it’d look like
Taz_mhot@reddit
“My heart is sad…. “ - a bc native
littlechenin@reddit
This actually doesn’t look too bad
pixienightingale@reddit
That's just the fat content isn't it? That looks like a good attempt if you don't have a lot of experience!
GregoleX2@reddit
Noooooo all the delicious fat rendered off
ThermosKan@reddit
Get your pan ripping hot first (not that pan though. A skillet or stainless steel). That thickness should be baked in about 4 minutes. 3.5 one side and let the other side kiss it. Dry the salmon with kitchen towels first and only salt the underside are the last second. Avoid moisture as much as you can. Internal temp should be around 60c.
kimness1982@reddit
This happens when you cook salmon too hot and fast.
fungump@reddit
Where’s the oil !
Impressive-Oil-6517@reddit
Easier just throw it in the over next time
sumyungdood@reddit
Just bake it bro.
erraboards@reddit
Easiest and most lazy way I’ve found to do it. Thaw your salmon and then it goes in the airfryer. 9 mins @400F and it comes out perfect everytime.
AnUdderDay@reddit
It could be worse. Salmon is a really tough dish to make inedible. You could overcook and undercook it and it'll still probably be ok.
iGotBuffalo66onDvD@reddit
Throw some oil in that pan or something. Bless it with some holy water
Blissfullyaimless@reddit
I’ve been cooking salmon and trying new methods over the past couple of years. The easiest trick I’ve recently found is to put the salmon filet with whatever seasonings you want on a tray in the oven, set it to 400, set a timer for 24 minutes, and start them at the same time. Pull the salmon as soon as the timer is up, and it’s perfectly cooked. I’ve done this with many different sized filets and it works.
ieatair@reddit
its time to use an air fryer, its 2024… come on
Shakes_and_cakes@reddit
Dry af. But it's seasoned and cooked.
EnvironmentalBear115@reddit
That non stick pan will give you infertility;
DimensionBreaker4lif@reddit
…please just put it in the oven, it’ll save time and sanity
aluringtelepath@reddit
Over cooked salmon? Straight to jail!
a13524@reddit
My salmon never does that but my chicken often does. I never understood why
BodegaBum-@reddit
Just put it in the oven next time
Gloomy__Revenue@reddit
Do you have a toaster oven? If so, bake your salmon instead.
You can even do it from frozen! Quick cooking spray or drizzle with oil, season, and 15 minutes later your eating flaky juicy full proof baked salmon!
Search for “baked frozen salmon recipe”.
IllBehaveFromNowOn@reddit
I’ve seen far worse.
Ok_Simple6936@reddit
I do mine in tin foil with lemon juice and dill poached
SpacklingCumFart@reddit
As soon as you see the white stuff coming out, you need to pull it as it's already over cooking.
scienceisrealtho@reddit
Well… it’s cooked.
Groovemach@reddit
If you wanna be lazy and efficient as a student just bake it. General rule of thumb for salmon is 400-425 degrees for 12-15 mins. Low effort, very tasty.
Jonmcmo83@reddit
Airfryer.... is the way!
mamapapapuppa@reddit
Did y'all google how to cook salmon?
Sunsetkoi@reddit
I saw the picture and then read Cottage instead of college. So I thought this was salmon stuffed with cottage cheese.
CPOx@reddit
LPT for fool proof salmon:
Get yourself a thermometer similar to this one:
ThermoPro TP16 Large LCD Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer for Smoker Oven Kitchen BBQ Grill Thermometer Clock Timer with Stainless Steel Temperature Probe https://a.co/d/8HHH574
I set my oven to 400F, insert the probe into the middle of the fish and set the thermometer to 142F (change based on your desired done-ness) and wait for it to beep.
I_like_boxes@reddit
We bought that exact thermometer and it just started throwing inaccurate readings after about a year. It was great while it worked, but they do fail. I guess my advice is to go that route, but also have backup thermometers and to learn what your meat should look like when it's cooked.
Also, some ovens have a probe setting. If you have an oven with that feature, you should absolutely learn to use it. It was extremely disappointing when we replaced our range and discovered that the only downdraft models available at the time didn't have a probe setting.
barcode2099@reddit
I highly recommend moving up to the ThermoWorks Dot. Same functions, but all the ThermoWorks stuff is built like a tank.
I had one that a cook finally did enough damage to that it stopped reading. Was able to easily open it up, resolder the probe jack, and it was as good as new.
I_like_boxes@reddit
Oh, thanks for the recommendation. It being built like a tank is actually a big selling point for me.
CPOx@reddit
Dang that stinks. Mine has been good for at least 5 years now.
I_like_boxes@reddit
Yeah, not sure what the deal is. My mom also lives with us and does most of the cooking, and I've recently noticed that she can be rather rough with electronics, so I'm a bit suspicious that it experienced a bit more wear-and-tear than its built to take. College students will probably be at least as bad though.
There's a good chance I'll just buy the same unit again too. It worked great until it didn't, and it was pretty obvious when it stopped giving accurate temps.
DarthSnoopyFish@reddit
That thing is scorched. Salmon only needs to get up to 145 degrees F. Buy a food thermometer, it can really help.
grandwizardElKano@reddit
Gordon Ramsay will come from the shadows and punch that salmon to smithereens
Unfrndlyblkhottie92@reddit
Mines look like that as well 😂
Sandstorm52@reddit
This doesn’t even look bad tbh. I’ve had plenty of delicious salmon that looked like this.
grunkage@reddit
Meh overcooked but edible
mike_stifle@reddit
Googling "how to cook salmon" takes less effort than making it poorly and posting it here.
bdog1321@reddit
I'd only be concerned if you were in culinary school
SxeySteve@reddit
Medium heat, oiled pan. Season and cook flesh side down ~5 mins. Flip and cook skin side down ~5 mins
Adjust time based on thickness and preferred doneness
Status_Fox_1474@reddit
Well you tried. You failed, but you also tried.
No_Needleworker4158@reddit
How many days did you cook it for?
kirbert20@reddit
Albumin, perfectly normal. I prefer to bake my salmon, super low effort!
plughuboutletmadcity@reddit
Way over done
belunos@reddit
Yea, but he'll learn in time
MonstersinHeat@reddit
It's done
AwkwardInmate@reddit
How did you manage to do that?
lordaskington@reddit
I'm so sorry, I'm proud that you tried but as a massive salmon fan, this is nightmare fuel
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