Fresh Fish Signs Freshness is the key to preparing delicious seafood. Selecting the best fresh fish is easy once you know what to look for:
The fish's eyes should be clear. If the eyes are cloudy, the fish was probably harvested more than five days ago and is beginning to get old
The fish's interior gills should be moist and bright red. If the gills are pink or brownish gray, the fish has either been mishandled or is old. In addition, gills should be clean and clear of any mucous
The skin should be shiny, moist, and even slippery. Also, the scales of the fish must not be missing and must be firmly attached to the skin
There should be no unpleasant odour. Fresh fish does not smell bad. Generally speaking, it should smell moist and sea-fresh. If there is an unusual odour then the fish is probably old and should not be purchased
The fish's flesh should be firm and elastic to bounce back when touched. If an indentation remains after the fish is touched, the fish is beginning to get soft and is probably old
Fresh fillets or steak cuts should look moist and firm
Don't forget to check for bruises. Dark red spots that appear on fillets indicate bruises, which are caused by mishandling. These fillets are still edible, but do not measure up to the highest quality standards
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