The easiest way to see if your salmon has finished cooking is to gently press down on the top of the fillet with a fork or your finger. If the flesh of the salmon flakes—meaning, it separates easily along the white lines that run across the fillet (strips of fish fat)—it's finished cooking. Take it off of the heat!
Is it OK to eat salmon slightly pink?
When you cook salmon, and it is translucent pink from the middle and pinkish while from the outside, it means that your salmon is perfectly cooked, and it does not need to be placed on the stove anymore. So, if the color is light pink or pinkish-white from the outside, you are free to enjoy your salmon.
Should cooked salmon be pink?
How Can I Tell When It's Done? Salmon will change from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 6-8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by taking a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done.
Is it OK if salmon is a little undercooked?
We never recommend the consumption of raw or undercooked fish — including salmon — because it may increase your risk of foodborne illness. A properly frozen and handled wild salmon won't smell "fishy." Once thawed, give your fillet a poke.