How To Remove The Skin From Salmon
Learn How To Remove The Skin From Salmon with these two simple methods. Whether you're prepping salmon for your entrée, burgers, salads, or meal prep, this step-by-step guide makes it quick and easy.
Equipment
- Flexible fillet knife, if using knife method
Ingredients
- Skin on salmon
- Boiling water
Instructions
My favorite method (easiest and BEST!)
- Place the salmon skin-side up: Place the salmon skin side up on a cooling rack and then place something underneath it, like a baking dish or something to catch the water.Skin on salmon
- Pour boiling water over the skin: Carefully pour boiling water directly over the salmon skin. You only need enough to cover the surface of the skin. You’ll see the skin tighten a little bit, color change slightly, and the edges lift naturally. Let the salmon sit for 1-2 minutes. Start TimerBoiling water
- Peel off the skin: Time to peel! Starting at one corner, gently pull the skin back. It should peel off much more easily now. Use a knife if needed to help lift stubborn areas.
Knife method:
- Place salmon skin-side down: Place the fillet on a cutting board with the skin side down.
- Start at the tail end: Using a sharp knife, cut a small section between the flesh and skin to create a grip.
- Grip the skin: Hold onto the skin using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to prevent slipping.
- Slide the knife: Keeping the knife angled slightly downward, gently slide it between the flesh and skin while pulling the skin in the opposite direction. Take your time with it, making sure you’re not cutting away too much of the salmon. And voila!
