does salmon shrink when cooked?

╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198
in Food and Nutrition
i heard somewhere that salmon shrinks when cooking. is that true? (i plan to bake mine if it makes a difference)

how many ounces would be a proper serving?

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  • deathstarclock
    deathstarclock Posts: 512 Member
    4 oz is a proper serving, and when I bake salmon it does not shrink. Nor does it shrink when I pan sear it.
  • chef970
    chef970 Posts: 196 Member
    It shrinks a little, but dont worry...4 oz is a proper serving size...enjoy
  • 10fairywings
    10fairywings Posts: 136 Member
    Hi it only shrinks when you over cook it, just remember it continues to cook on your plate :)
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    Weigh your salmon before you cook it!

    Some salmons shrink a LOT, while others barely do.
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    ...mine dissapears instantly when it's on a plate :((((
  • ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
    ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198
    Hi it only shrinks when you over cook it, just remember it continues to cook on your plate :)
    how long would you suggest baking it for (in alum. foil)?

    ive never cooked fish before....
  • ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
    ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198
    ...mine dissapears instantly when it's on a plate :((((

    haha! i hope it's good! I'm nervous! :-/
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    Most foods shrink a little when they cook. It's just water evaporating!

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