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Seafood Markets And Choosing Quality Food
By Barry J Smallhorn
Seafood markets can create a lot of uncertainty in the average
consumer. How can you tell if the fish and seafood they offer
is fresh? What are the signs of a fresh lobster? It’s not too
hard to determine the signs when you use your sense of touch,
sight and smell. You will be able to find the highest quality
fish for the best taste experience for you and your family. To
help you decide on the freshest choices, take a look at these
helpful tips.
All fresh seafood should be kept at 32 F. That can be maintained
through refrigeration and/or ice. Fresh fish should be cold to
the touch, not cool or room temperature. Always avoid seafood
that has been in a display case for long periods, even if it is
on ice. If you are not sure, then ask the seafood market vendor
how long it has been around and whether or not there are more
to choose from.
Choosing Your Fresh Fish
The skin of whole fresh fish should have a moist, firm and shiny
appearance, while the flesh should spring back when pressed gently
with the finger. They will have eyes that are bright, full and
clear and may often protrude but are never sunken.
Look for a firm body and shiny gills while also making sure there
are no dark blemishes on the skin. Obviously, you should avoid
fish with dull-colored gills that are gray, brown or green or
if it appears to be slimy.
Finding Quality Lobster And Crabs
Live lobster and crabs, as well as fresh or frozen fish are all
sold at seafood markets. It varies as to whether the animal is
alive or dead when purchased. If they have been refrigerated,
then lobsters and crabs will not be very active, but they should
move a little bit. The shell of crabs and live lobsters should
be hard, while the shell of a soft-shelled crab will be soft.
Cooked lobsters or crabs still in the shell should be bright red
in color and have no odor.
Seafood markets allow you many fresh fish seafood choices. Choose
only enough for use within one day or at the most, a couple of
days. They don’t keep long enough to store in the refrigerator.
Freeze what you don’t plan on using right away.
Remember to choose fish that are free of blemishes and have firm
flesh that springs back when touched. It should have a slight
seawater smell, but not be overly fishy smelling. Just by using
your senses, you can take home the freshest fish the market has
to offer.
About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on cocktails
and food recipes.
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Did You Know?
Lobster makes a delicious meal no matter how you prepare it.
It can accompany steak, other seafood or even poultry. But if
you do not live near an ocean getting fresh seafood can be problematic.
Sure, the frozen stuff in the grocery store is okay but sometimes
you just want it freshly caught. There is a solution for this
particular dilemma. You can order your seafood online. It will
be caught, packed and shipped directly to your door. A quick and
delicious dinner is ready to prepare.
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