Yes, frozen salmon can go bad. Raw salmon that has been frozen lasts for up to 3 months in the freezer, anything after that, you should expect to notice signs of spoilage on the salmon. Additionally, cooked salmon can last in the freezer for up to 6months, and leaving it in the freezer past period is a recipe for spoilage.
Yes, frozen salmon do go bad. When they go bad, it’s usually due to freezing them for a prolonged period of time or leaving them to thaw for too long. Salmon can stay fresh in the freezer for about 1 year. After that time, the quality of the fish will start to deteriorate slowly. This is due to salmon suffering from freezer burn.
Another frequently asked question is “How long does salmon last in the freezer?”.
Technically, salmon, as most foods, can be stored in the freezer indefinitely. But its flavor, texture, appearance and overall quality suffer as time passes. To ensure that salmon is still of good quality after its stint in your freezer, use frozen raw salmon within three months, and frozen cooked salmon within six months.
While salmon has that distinctive fishy smell, a fresh one doesn’t have an intensely foul odor. If the salmon that you stored for a long time in the freezer has a very strong odor, then I would recommend that you throw it away.
How do you store cooked salmon so it never goes bad?
There are several ways for you to do so. The best way to extend the shelf life of salmon is to freeze it. Wrap it in a sealed plastic bag then place it in the coldest part of the freezer. I would normally put it against the freezer wall.
Do you have to thaw frozen salmon before cooking?
While you can still cook or consume raw salmon frozen for more than 3 months, the quality isn’t the best, though. You can then thaw the frozen salmon in the fridge overnight before cooking it. But salmon thawed in cold water must be cooked right away.