Dishwasher salmon is a
fish dish made by a cooking technique where
salmon is wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in a dishwasher for a full cycle. Dishwasher companies and Consumer Reports have identified potential issues, including inconsistent temperatures and the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Safety
Dishwasher companies and
Consumer Reports have recommended against cooking fish with a dishwasher because dishwashers are not designed or tested for cooking, dishwashers do not have temperatures as consistent as stoves, and it's uncertain whether dishwashers will heat fish sufficiently to kill
pathogens.
Foodborne illness may be the result.[1][2]
Preparation
Pieces of
salmon are spiced and wrapped tightly in at least two layers of
aluminum foil and put in a dishwasher. The dishwasher is set to perform a full regular cycle, possibly with the addition of a heated dry cycle. The salmon is broiled, steamed, and baked.[3][4] An advantage of the method is that cooking is odorless.[4] There is nothing preventing one from washing the dishes at the same time, provided that the package is tight enough.[3]
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abChristine Gallary (April 16, 2015).
"Can You Really Cook Salmon in a Dishwasher?". thekitchn.com.
Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2021. 2:36 p.m. Dishwasher cycle is complete. Still no fishy smells.