Can I wait 24 hours after thawing frozen salmon to cook it?

It is generally not recommended to wait 24 hours after thawing frozen salmon before cooking it. While it is safe to do so, there are a few reasons why it may not be ideal:

1. Quality: The longer salmon sits in the refrigerator, the more it can lose its flavour, texture, and nutrients. Cooking salmon within a day of thawing can help ensure it retains its optimal quality.

2. Food safety: While salmon that has been properly thawed in the refrigerator is safe to eat, leaving it in the refrigerator for an extended period increases the risk of bacterial growth. Cooking the salmon as soon as possible after thawing helps to minimise this risk.

3. Convenience: Cooking salmon within a day of thawing allows for more flexibility and ease in meal planning. It prevents having to remember to cook the salmon within a specific timeframe and avoids the potential for it to go to waste.

If you need to thaw salmon but are unsure when you will cook it, you can thaw it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking. However, it is important to cook it within that timeframe to maintain its quality and ensure food safety. Alternatively, you can thaw salmon more quickly by using the cold water method or the microwave (with the defrost setting) and cook it immediately after thawing.