Salmon - Brining
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- TO QUICK BRINE LEADS TO PRETTIER FISH
- By the editors of Cook's Illustrated
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- to you hate the unsightly white film that forms at the top of cooked fish, you aren't alone. Here's how to minimize it.
Preparation
Step 1
We tested the method on white fish (including cod and haddock) as well as on fattier salmon and saw a dramatic improvement in both. The brief soak also seasoned the fish’s exterior, making it unnecessary to salt it before cooking.
UNBRINED, THEN COOKED: Marred by patches of white albumin.
BRINED, THEN COOKED: Perfectly pretty.
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