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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". |
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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 |
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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. |
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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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