Now, I know some of you are already planning to order a rare salmon steak tonight. Slow your roll. There’s a difference between “fresh, high-quality, sushi-grade” and “bought on Tuesday, left in the car, ate on Friday.” If the fish smells like a dock at low tide, do not eat it raw. That’s not bravery; that’s a biology experiment.
Also, pregnant people, young kids, and anyone with a compromised immune system should avoid raw or rare salmon entirely. Sorry, but your body is not a fan of playing salmon roullette during a pandemic. Cook it well. Make it boring, make it safe, and add extra butter to compensate.
Salmon Medium Rare Temp at Keith Turner blog
The Anecdote You Didn’t Ask For
I once went to a fancy dinner party where the host served a whole salmon barely kissed by heat. The center was so rare, I thought the fish might start swimming again. Everyone at the table took a bite, made a “hmm” sound, and then exchanged nervous glances. The next morning, the group chat exploded with toilet-related emojis. Two people didn’t make it to work. The moral? Even in a social setting, trust your gut—literally. If it looks too rare for your stomach, don’t let a cocktail and peer pressure convince you.
