Fish Buying Tips

Most fishmongers will clean, bone and fillet a fish for a customer. There are a number of tips to bear in mind to ensure that you always buy the best catch.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

Whole fresh fish will have eyes that are bright and not sunken. The skin should have a shiny, moist, firm appearance. You should also notice a pleasant sea fresh aroma if the fish is really fresh.

When buying fillets look out for neat, trim fillets and a white translucent appearance.

Smoked fish should look glossy with a fresh smoky aroma.

When selecting shellfish choose shells which are tightly closed and without any gaps. Lobsters and crabs should be heavy for their size.

When buying frozen fish check that the fish is frozen solid with no signs of partial thawing. Make sure that packaging is undamaged and there is no sign of freezer burn.