Raw salmon
Meats & Poultry
Pantry
Not Safe2 hours
Refrigerator
Safe1-2 days
Freezer
Safe2-3 months
Storage Tips
- Buy and use same day if possible
- Should smell like fresh ocean, not strong fish
- Color: bright pink (not dull or grayish)
- For sushi: freeze 7 days before to kill parasites (anisakis)
Important Warning
NEVER use fresh salmon for sushi without freezing 7 days before (anisakis parasite risk)