Storing Scottish Farmed Salmon

Salmon is best when it’s fresh but it freezes well whether raw or cooked. Make sure your salmon is gutted and properly cleaned before freezing it – your fishmonger or supermarket will easily do this for you. Then wrap the salmon in plasticiser-free cling film, place it in a polythene bag and freeze. Avoid freezing it for longer than three months as it will lose its flavour

Defrosting your salmon...
• In the fridge allow 18-36 hours, depending on the size of the fish
• At room temperature (a faster option) allow 3-4 hours per pound
• In the microwave (best for salmon portions) - put the frozen steak or fillet into a dish, cover and cook on medium power, turning once, for 2 minutes. Leave to stand for a further 2 minutes before checking to ensure that the salmon is completely defrosted