Sous Vide Silky Salmon Fillet: Temperature & Time Guide
Sous vide salmon at 122°F is the texture you get at a fine restaurant — silky, buttery, and perfectly cooked edge to edge. Finish with a crispy skin sear and you have a 20-minute dinner.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Season salmon with salt and a little olive oil or lemon zest. 2) Seal and cook at 122°F for 40-45 minutes (or 125°F for a slightly firmer, more 'done' texture). 3) Pat the skin very dry, then sear skin-side down in a hot pan for 60-90 seconds. 4) Serve with lemon, dill, or a light beurre blanc made from the bag juices.
FAQ
What temperature for salmon?
122°F (50°C) for 40-45 minutes — buttery and medium-rare. 125°F for a more traditional flaky texture.
How do I crisp the skin?
Dry it thoroughly after the bath, then sear skin-side down in hot oil without moving it.
Is medium-rare salmon safe?
When using sashimi-grade or properly frozen salmon, yes — many restaurants serve it this way.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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