How do you tell if tilapia is cooked all the way?

Chef's answer
Fresh tilapia has a pinkish hue to its flesh and it is slightly translucent when it's raw. When it's cooked, it will turn white and opaque. To check if the fish is completely cooked through, insert a fork at an angle at the thickest part of the meat and twist gently. If it flakes, it's done..
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golden brownCooked bacon should be golden brown. Overcooked bacon will be a very dark brown. Undercooked bacon is light brown. pink/white color will indicate still raw meat..
Salmon will change from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 6-8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by taking a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done. It should not however, look raw..
The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service states that the only way to accurately measure if a product is cooked to a safe temperature is to use a food thermometer.
about 12 to 15 minutesPreheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes..
If all else fails and you do come down with an unfortunate case of food poisoning from undercooked meat, then stay hydrated, and see a doctor or healthcare provider if your symptoms don't go away for a few days, or if you develop a fever. And maybe consider taking over grilling duties next time there's a BBQ.
And if you've been eating the typical supermarket bread, with you can see is clearly overcooked due to the hard and crackly crusts, maybe you should reconsider buying that next loaf. It's possible to bake bread at home in 30-45 minutes at higher temperatures..
Is It Okay to Eat Undercooked Bread? You may not have the time or energy to try and remedy your sad little loaf. ... Breads made with flour and/or eggs can contain dangerous bacteria. It's best to play it safe and not eat the undercooked bread.
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