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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

There are several places where you can buy good quality fish. Head to the fish market and you will have a wide selection of truly fresh fish, fresh from the boat. Another option is a fish store or the fish department of a supermarket. The choice is yours, but make sure the fish is fresh.

Steps

1. 1 Go to a trusted grocery or fish store.
2. 2 Ask how fresh the fish is or watch today's catch.
3. 3 The word "fresh" can be misleading. In most areas without access to water bodies, there are usually two types of fish on sale - thawed or frozen. An exception might be some special seller who really prefers to sell fresh produce.
4. 4 Look for smooth, shiny flesh. The fish should not deform when touched.
5. 5 Sniff the fish. "Fresh" fish should not have a "fishy", but an oceanic smell - like a fresh ocean breeze.
6. 6 Check your eyes. If the head is in place, the fresh fish should have clear eyes without clouding. They should protrude slightly.
7. 7 Check the gills. In general, they should be bright pink / red and wet, but not slippery or dry.
8. 8 Check out the assorted fish. Fish fillets and cuts should be moist and maintain their rich color.
9. 9 On fillets and tenderloins, look for flesh splits and dips. If the meat disintegrates, it is not fresh.
10. 10 Look for pale tones, brown or yellow border around the edges, and a spongy consistency. These are all signs of aging fish.

Tips

• The best way to buy fresh fish is to find a reputable supplier and get to know him. If he knows that you really want to choose a good fish and are good at it, he will be obliged to offer you only the best.
• Herring should have eyes red and not clear.

Warnings

When making sashimi or sushi, buy only sushi-grade fish or vacuum-sealed fish.