A cook pan-sears salmon fillets for dinner service. To what minimum internal temperature must the salmon be cooked?
a.125°F for 15 seconds
b.155°F for 17 seconds
c.165°F for 15 seconds
d.145°F for 15 seconds
Explanation
Seafood, including fish, shellfish, and crustaceans, must be cooked to 145°F for 15 seconds. This is the same standard applied to whole-muscle steaks and chops and to eggs cooked for immediate service.
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