How to Buy Fresh Fish

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to a reputable store or fishmonger.

   Most landlocked areas selling fish usually have two types of fish
   - thawed or frozen, unless it is an upstanding vendor who really likes freshness. , It should bounce back when touched. , A "fresh" fish should not smell "fishy"
   
   but should have the odor of the ocean
   - such as a fresh ocean breeze. , If the head is on, fresh fish should have clear eyes, no cloudiness should be present.
   
   They should bulge a little. , If whole, they should be bright pink/red and wet, not slimy or dry. , Fish fillets and steaks should be moist and without change of color , If the meat separates from itself it's not fresh. ,
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   Step 2: Ask what is the freshest or check what the catch of the day is.

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   Step 3: Don't be misguided by the term "fresh."

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   Step 4: Look for firm

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   Step 5: shiny flesh.

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   Step 6: Sniff the fish.

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   Step 7: Check the eyes.

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   Step 8: Check the gills.

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   Step 9: Check cuts of fish.

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    Step 10: On Fillets and steaks

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    Step 11: look for flesh separation and gaps.

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    Step 12: Look for discoloration

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    Step 13: brown or yellow edges

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    Step 14: and a spongy consistency

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    Step 15: these are all signs of aging fish.

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