⚠️Smooth texture, firmness, and vibrant color are indicators of fresh fish.
🚩Avoid soft, squishy fish, as well as signs of temperature abuse like ice crystals and bloating.
🔬Treatments like carbon monoxide can mask signs of aging fish.
👀Check the eyes, gills, and fins of whole fish for freshness indicators.
💥Choose translucent shrimp without added chemicals for the freshest option.
What are the key indicators of fresh fish?
—Smooth texture, firmness, vibrant color, and no smell are key indicators of fresh fish.
What signs of temperature abuse should I look out for?
—Ice crystals, bloating, and a soft, squishy texture are signs of temperature abuse in fish.
How can carbon monoxide treatment affect the appearance of fish?
—Carbon monoxide treatment can mask signs of aging fish, making them appear fresh.
Which parts of a whole fish should I check for freshness?
—Check the eyes, gills, and fins of a whole fish for freshness indicators.
Which type of shrimp is the freshest?
—Translucent shrimp without added chemicals is the freshest option.
00:00Learn expert tips for buying the freshest fish from the supermarket to the fish counter.
00:19For salmon, look for a smooth texture, firmness, vibrant color, and no smell.
02:55When buying frozen salmon, avoid bags with loose seals and large ice crystals.
04:20Tuna should have tight muscle fibers, deep red color, and a nice sheen.
06:17Look for clear eyes and translucent tails in shrimp, with ASC or MSE certifications.
08:59White fish should be firm, glossy, and uniform in color, without added chemicals.
09:49Fresh sea scallops should be nice and tight, with a milky ocean smell.
10:54Avoid treated scallops that are bleached white, as they may lack natural flavor.
