But is leftover salmon safe to enjoy?

Tips For Properly Storing Leftover Salmon

Then, take a deep breath and exhale with ease.

I think people worry that leftover fish in general is somehow dangerous, said Matijevich.

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The reality is that food borne illness from proteins is quite rare.

The leftovers that cause the most food borne illness are actually cereal grains and starchy vegetables.

No one wants good food to go to waste, especially when food budgets are tight.

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We neednt worry, though.

Leftover salmon has a pretty decent shelf-life.

If it smells good, eat it.

Of course, that is assuming that I made sure to chill it right after it was cooked.

If it smells questionable, I discard, said Matijevich.

We have a fair range of options when reheating that leftover salmon to enjoy on another day.

Important tip:Play things safe when reheating your leftover salmon by remembering to use athermometer.

The most common mistake would be not heating it to the proper temperature.