Should I brine salmon before baking?

Chef's answer
Not only does brining salmon prevent the albumin from leaching out, but it also results in a juicier final result.
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When ready to cook, remove the salmon pieces from the brine, discarding the brine. Rinse the salmon pieces under cold water and pat dry. With today's recipe, I mixed some Dijon with olive oil to brush on the salmon before cooking to give it a tangy flavor. ... The salt helps bring out its flavor.
When ready to cook, remove the salmon pieces from the brine, discarding the brine. Rinse the salmon pieces under cold water and pat dry. With today's recipe, I mixed some Dijon with olive oil to brush on the salmon before cooking to give it a tangy flavor. ... The salt helps bring out its flavor.
When ready to cook, remove the salmon pieces from the brine, discarding the brine. Rinse the salmon pieces under cold water and pat dry. With today's recipe, I mixed some Dijon with olive oil to brush on the salmon before cooking to give it a tangy flavor. ... The salt helps bring out its flavor.
45 minutesI keep it simple. After dredging the fish in the salt, place in a bowl. The dry brine will pull moisture from the fish. 30 t0 45 minutes is all it takes - don't leave it longer or it will be too salty..
Is the finished product going to be saltier because you brined? Nope. Brine's saline content has nothing to do with how salty the finished product will be, it's way more scientific than that. Salinity, depending on its strength, partially dissolves meat's muscle fiber (that which makes it tough), making it tender.
Morton Coarse Kosher SaltMorton Coarse Kosher Salt is perfect for brining because the flat, flaky crystals dissolve extremely well in water and create a crystal clear brine..
Sea Salt. ... Sea salts tend to be more expensive than either kosher or table salt and deliver no discernible benefits to brining. You can certainly use sea salt to wet-brine, but many cooks choose not to because it can be so expensive..
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