The temperature at which salmon should be cooked depends on personal preference and the type of salmon being cooked. Here are some guidelines from various sources:

• Farmed salmon: According to Cooks Illustrated, 125°F is the preferred temperature for farmed salmon if you like your salmon to be mostly firm with a fair amount of silkiness. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F. Simply Recipes suggests cooking farmed salmon to 125-135°F if you prefer medium-rare salmon.

• Wild salmon: Wild salmon should be cooked to just 120°F, as it is leaner and more prone to drying out. Americas Test Kitchen found that the majority of tasters preferred wild salmon cooked to 120°F. Simply Recipes suggests cooking wild salmon to 120°F if you prefer medium-rare salmon.

Its important to note that cooking salmon above 145°F can make it tough and dry. As soon as the salmon registers the desired temperature on an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the fillet, remove it from the heat source and let it rest. As the salmon rests, its temperature continues to rise, and resting allows any juices to incorporate back into the fish.