News Chefs How to Poach Salmon in a Baggie For so long, perfectly cooked salmon was something found only at great restaurants. That changes with this week's Mad Genius Tips video. By F&W Editors Updated on May 23, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email For so long, perfectly cooked salmon was something found only at great restaurants. That changes with this week’s Mad Genius Tips video. F&W Test Kitchen salmon sleuth Justin Chapple reveals how to cook perfectly medium rare (or medium, or medium-well) salmon by poaching fillets in BPA-free plastic sandwich baggies. Our apologies to the seafood restaurants, which are bound to lose money on this one. Watch more Mad Genius Tips videos. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit