Salmon recipes often say to remove the skin. The salmon I buy usually has skin only on one side. Is it really necessary to remove it when a recipe says to? And if so, what’s the reason for removing it ...

It takes seconds to do. Removing salmon skin at home is simple with just a sharp knife and paper towels. Skin-on salmon helps keep the fish moist and prevents it from drying out during cooking.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I have worked in all kinds of kitchens, as a private chef as well as a professional recipe developer in a test kitchen. That said, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What to know before scarfing up that seafood skin, or whether you should just take it all off. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie ...

Even after formal culinary training, I still get a little nervous about cooking fish at home. First, the stakes are high. These days, a high-quality piece of fish is hard to come by (and pay for!).

Q. Salmon recipes often say to remove the skin. The salmon I buy usually has skin only on one side. Is it really necessary to remove it when a recipe says to? And if so, what’s the reason for removing ...