How-to Choose Fresh Fish

Knowing how to select fresh from a grocery is very important. Here are a few tips to make choosing fresh fish a little easier. Try to buy fish from a store with a fishmonger or seafood specialist, they can answer any questions that you might have about the fish and provide services to help you clean the fish. Use your senses when buying. Start by smelling the fish, it should smell fresh and should not have a strong fish smell. Next touch the fish, the flesh should be firm and bounce back. If it leaves an indent when you poke it, it might be a little old. Last, look at the eyes, skin and gills. The eyes should be clear and raised, the skin should be moist and shiny and the gills should look bright red. If the eyes are sunken and cloudy, the skin is dry and dull or the gills are very dark or missing, then the fish may be old. Fish can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days and frozen fish can last up to 3 months.

Disclaimer: These materials are to be used for informational purposes only. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your health and medical condition.

[nenolespoire]

Great tips. I am a big fan of seafood. I usually can tell the fish freshness by applying pressure around the middle of the fish. Thanks again.

[renren]

Awesome vidoe my bro 😍, tomorrow is gonna be my first time buying fish . These tips are sure gonna help 🙏

[lowl]

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[Laura-]

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[harjotseehra]

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[Laura-]

I'm currently studying hospitality industry and catering level 1 onto level 2 September 2018 and would like to see more culinary skills please so that I can practice and learn how to be a professional assistant chef one day

[piyushkalwar]

A mans character is known by the way he buys a fish. It's an old saying in my community.

[lumieretzy]

Thank You now my mom won't yell at me when I buy fish at the market