What’s the consensus here?

1” salmon steak

dry brined for 30 mins

I rinse the fish before bagging

Is this the way?

(Photo credit to SE / K. Lopez)

by jump_the_shark_

10 Comments

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  2. BetrayedMilk

    I’ve never done this and I’m not sure why you would

  3. CanadianGinger91

    Yes wash it off.

    If you don’t it will be too salty. Just cold water and then dry with a paper towel

  4. Artistic_Ad_3267

    Salt pulls the moisture out resulting in a better cook.

  5. Loud-Chicken6046

    That’s what the recipe I followed said

  6. Relative_Year4968

    It depends on factors you didn’t tell us. Time and amount are the first two.

    According to what I could find from credible sources, 1% salt by weight is meant to remain on the fish.

  7. I prep salmon with heavy handed salt and sugar for 20 minutes or so then rinse and dry before searing or toss in the air fryer.

  8. Thiseffingguy2

    Depends. I only rinse it off if I’m not planning to baste it. I’ve been dry brining my salmon for about 4 or 5 hours, then usually do a low and slow sear right in a carbon steel or cast iron. If I plan to baste, I leave the salt on and use unsalted butter. Most of the excess salt just winds up in the pan.

  9. Food_First

    There is no such thing as a dry brine. This is a cure.