Next, figure out how many calories you burn through daily activity and add that number to your BMR. This gives you an estimate of how many calories you need to maintain your current weight. After you've figured out your maintenance calories, next figure out what percentage of your diet will come from protein.
This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to put leftover salmon (or any fish, for that matter) to work â and it's also my favorite. Grab a few corn tortillas, chop up some toppings â avocado, red onion, pickled radish, mango, and cilantro all pair well here â and make some tacos for a quick dinner.
6. Remove the fish after it is fully thawed and cook immediately. 1  If you are thawing salmon that was frozen in a block of ice, run cold water over the fish until all the ice chunks are removed. 2  Then cover the fish in plastic wrap, place it in a pan and leave it in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.