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How do I select
fresh fish?
If you are unaccustomed to picking
and buying fish - don't be afraid to ask
questions - it's your dinner, and you
deserve good quality fresh fish! Our staff
are eager to answer questions - it's part of
providing good customer service. Successful
fish markets strive to give good service and
advice. The rule of thumb is "If you are
happy with their service you will probably
be back".
How much fish do I buy?
*Whole
round fish: 3/4 - 1 lb per person
*Dressed - Cleaned: 1/2 - 3/4 lb per
person *Fillets
or Steaks: 1/3 - 1/2 lb per person
How do I tell if fish is
fresh?
Whole Fish
-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.
. Next look at the fish. Does it
shine? Does it look metallic and clean? Or
has it dulled or has discoloured patches on
it? If so, it is marginal.
-Smell it. A fresh fish
should smell like clean water, or a touch
briny or even like cucumbers.
-Look at the gills.
They should be a rich red. If
the fish is old, they will turn the colour
of faded brick.
Fish Fillets
-Look for vibrant flesh.
All fish fade as they age. If
the fillet still has skin, that skin should
look as pristine as the skin on an equally
good whole fish – shiny and metallic.
-Smell it.
The smell test is especially
important with fillets. They should have no
pungent aroma.
-Is there liquid on the meat?
If so, that liquid should be clear, not
milky. Milky liquid on a fillet is the first
stage of rot.
What area do you catch
your fish?
There are 3 counties that we
fish from: Colchester to Port Dover, Essex,
Kent & Elgin. |
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