How To Buy Fresh Fish ?

• Womenscorner Desk
• September 30, 2020

Alright, first things first. Let’s mention the way to buy cannon fodder what to expect at the fish counter, what to seem for, and what to mention. (Because let’s be honest this was totally the step that intimidated me and kept me from trying this for therefore many years!) Here’s the drill:

Find the kind(s) of fish you've got in mind. If you’re a beginner with cooking whole fish, i might recommend a white-fleshed fish, like mahi mahi, sea bass, branzino or red snapper. Look closely for signs of freshness. Specifically, look for:

- eyes that are clear (not cloudy) and plump (not deflated)

- flesh that's firm and glossy (it should recover a touch when touched)

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- coloring that's fairly even (avoid fish that has browned round the edges)

- gills that are bright pink/red and wet (not slimy or dry)

Give the fish a sniff. It’ll inevitably smell “fishy”, but ideally it should still smell a touch fresh and more just like the water from which it came, and not overly stinky.