Let’s be real: you’ve probably left leftover pizza out overnight and eaten it anyway. Don’t do that with raw salmon. Raw salmon is a diva. It needs to be cold—below 40°F—and eaten within 24 to 48 hours of purchase. If it smells like, well, a fishy fish? Toss it. Your taste buds are liars, but your nose is a detective.
And please, for the love of all things tasty, keep it away from your cutting board full of raw chicken. Cross-contamination is the fastest way to ruin your dinner—and your digestive system. Use a separate board, wash your hands like a surgeon, and don’t be lazy.
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Sushi from a Gas Station? Maybe Not
Here’s a rhetorical question: would you trust a gas station with your raw fish? I mean, they also sell beef jerky that’s been there since 2019. No judgment, but also no. Stick to places that look like they care—clean counters, visible gloves, and a high turnover of fish.
The same goes for that grocery store sushi tray on clearance. It’s a bargain, sure. But raw fish that’s been sitting under a heat lamp? That’s a date with regret. Freshness is non-negotiable. If it’s not cold and vibrant, walk away.
