We had lots of fun making this Fresh Fish Master Class video. I had my first guest, Aust Martin
from thisishomesteady.com. Aust stopped on the way over, on a rainy, gray day, to catch a trout for the show. You can’t get any fresher than that!
It’s really important to purchase your fish from a pristine fish monger. The place should sparkle, have a very fresh smell, like seawater. The cases should be filled with lots and lots of ice, but the fish should not be in any water. Another important key to freshness is turnover, which means frequent purchases and replenishment
Fresh Fish Characteristics
Eyes
Yes: Crystal clear, plump, moist
No: sunken or cloudy
Gills
Yes: Clean, cold and bright color
No: Slimy and dark color
Fins
Yes: wet and whole
No: dried out, torn or broken
Flesh
Yes: cold, wet, slippery and resilient when poked
No: sticky, finger indentation remains when poked
Smell
Yes: Clean, fresh
No: funky, fishy
