Salmon Engineering
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This is one of the most clever tips I've seen in a long time!!! one of those, 'why didn't I...........

Salmon Engineering

I like grilling salmon steaks but don’t like those horseshoe-shaped cuts. The little legs flop around and I don’t care for the bone that goes through the middle of the steak (or its fishy taste). So, I use the fillet to make a steak. All you do is skin it and then make one simple cut.

To make 1"-thick steaks, lay a 2"-wide fillet skin side down. Use a sharp knife and slide the blade between the skin and flesh. Now, with the blade angled towards the cutting board, cut away the skin. (EXCEPT, I wouldn't cut away the skin, that's for sure!!)

Now cut the sections in half, but not all the way through (leave about 1/8"). Then fold the halves back on themselves, forming the shape of a traditional steak. Pin halves together with toothpicks so the steak doesn’t unfold while grilling.
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  Re: Salmon Engineering by cjs (This is one of the m...)
Jean ,do you still have to remove the pin bones with pliers?
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  Re: Salmon Engineering by cjs (This is one of the m...)
" little legs flop around "

Yup. And I find they get overcooked. Thanks for the tip, Jean!
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  Re: Re: Salmon Engineering by Old Bay (Jean ,do you still h...)
I always check for them, but I don't find them often in this cut. I have tweezers I use for the little devils.

little legs flopping around - that sounds unappetizing as h*ll!
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