Trust Your Senses When Purchasing Fish

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What Do I Need To Know When Buying Fish?

Trust Your Senses When Purchasing Fish

Your senses --- specifically your eyes and nose --- are your best weapons against purchasing spoiled fish. Here are some tips to keep in mind the next time you are shopping for seafood: Fish should have bright eyes with black pupils Seafood should be have shiny, taut skin Fish should not have slippery gills and they should be red Seafood should not have a strong "fishy" odor Fish should be clear-cut into moist, bright fillets or steaks No fish should have dull, bloody or otherwise odd-looking eyes

   

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