Frozen vacuum sealed salmon (skinless boneless) and chicken breast (skinless)

Hi guys. I am a total newbie but am very very interested in cooking. I had some extra student loan lying around so I splurged on an Anova sous vide machine. However I don't have a vacuum sealer.

I was wondering if you guys can suggest some recipes that is good for frozen vacuum sealed salmon and chicken breast. Those come vacuum sealed as is, without any marinade. I bought those from costco and it suddenly dawned on me that they come vacuum sealed and could be used for sous vide! The problem is that most recipes I have found require salmon or chicken breast to be sealed WITH additional stuff such as oil or lemon slices or whatever. Since I don't have a sealer I can't really open them up, pour stuff in, and then seal it again.

Please suggest any recipes that allows me to utilize the pre-sealed salmon and chicken breast.

Thank you guys very much.

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Johan_Edstrom_5586

The 42C Salmon should work fine, the oil there is partly to help with the temp transfer and from not letting pieces get squished.

tshewman

Hi @WynnShang - First welcome and I think you will enjoy the community at chefsteps. So many have been so helpful. As to your question, technically you "could" use your pre-sealed salmon and chicken, but first it's important to note that you do NOT have to use a sealer or vaccum chamber. Ziploz bags will do an excellent job. For more questions on sous vide, I highly recommend the chefsteps sous vide course here https://www.chefsteps.com/classes/sous-vide-cooking/landing#/. You may find your self with more questions pertaining to brining, finishing etc as well and you'll find many of hte answers among the other members here as well as in the courses. Enjoy!

Tim_Sutherland_52834

I only use Ziplocs on chicken breasts and fish. Using a vacuum sealer changes the texture too much.

I find searing chicken breasts then SV in a ziploc, produces a better product. I always do an equilibrium brine on my chicken (search this site and you will find out how to do it).

Wynn_Shang_82134

Okay thank you guys

Really appreciate it.