# Costco Salmon Sashimi

This recipe details how to prepare frozen Costco salmon for sashimi, including brining and chilling for optimal texture.

- Total time: 335 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.36 kg frozen Costco salmon
- 30 g salt
- 40 g salt
- 1 liter water

## Instructions

1. Unpack the frozen salmon from the main bag.
2. Open the individual vacuum-sealed salmon packages.
3. Confirm the production and use-by dates on the individual salmon packages.
4. Prepare a saline solution by measuring 30-40g of salt.
5. Add 1 liter of water to the salt in a bowl and mix until dissolved.
6. Place the frozen salmon into the saline solution for approximately 30 minutes to thaw and brine.
7. After 30 minutes, remove the salmon from the solution.
8. Pat the salmon dry thoroughly with paper towels.
9. Place the dried salmon in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate for about 5 hours to firm up.
10. Remove the salmon from the fridge and pat it dry again.
11. Slice the salmon into sashimi pieces.

## Equipment

- bowl
- food scale
- kitchen timer
- scissors
- knife
- plate

## Tips

- The FDA requires raw seafood to be frozen for 7 days to destroy parasites, but farm-raised salmon are exempt from this rule.
- Double-check the production and use-by dates on the salmon packaging for safety.
- Brining the salmon helps improve its texture.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMbfmFHn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8387c658-10f5-4157-b537-20adabcd2009
- Extracted: 2025-11-04

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