Buying fresh fish guide
Here are tips on choosing fresh fish.
Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet.
It is loaded with important n
utrients, such as protein and vitamin D.
Fish is also the world's best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain.
Buying fresh fish is easy if you know what to look for. Here are tips on choosing fresh fish.
1.Look for bright, clear eyes. The eyes are the window to a truly fresh fish, for they fade quickly into gray dullness. Dull-eyed fish may be safe to eat, but they are past their prime.
2.Next look at the fish. Does it shine? Does it look metallic and clean? Or has it dulled or has discolored patches on it? If so, it is marginal.
3.Smell it. A fresh fish should smell like clean water, or a touch briny or even like cucumbers. Under no circumstances should you buy a nasty smelling fish. Cooking won't improve it.
4.Look at the gills. They should be a rich red. If the fish is old, they will turn the color of faded brick.