How Long Can You Keep Cooked Salmon in The Fridge?
How long is cooked salmon good for? Cooked salmon is one of the most common left-over food on American dinner tables, so it’s important that you are aware of how long these food items before they are spoiled, even in the refrigerator. The average lifespan of cooked salmon in the fridge is three to four days only. The maximum, if your fridge can reach an optimal cooling temperature, is seven days.
After the seventh day, the cooked salmon’s flavor and texture will already begin to change, and spoilage may already occur even if the fish is inside the fridge. As you may know, molds and other nasty stuff can still form in the refrigerator’s cold environment. As for cooked salmon that is out on the table, four hours is already plenty, and you’re already pushing it if you are eating something that has stayed overnight on your dinner table without any refrigeration.
To store cooked salmon properly, follow these steps:
- Prepare cooked salmon for refrigeration within two hours after cooking.
- Cooldown the salmon adequately before refrigerating. Condensation in the food could cause spoilage, which will affect the length that the food will stay fresh.
- Use an airtight container for best results. Cooked salmon should also be drained adequately before repacking in a new container. Make sure that the container is as clean as can be.
- Always label your containers so you know when you placed the container in the fridge. Count seven days maximum for cooked salmon if you have a cold fridge.
