How to Clean a Frozen Fish

Odor:

Should have little or no odor. Do not buy if they have a strong fish odor.

Skin:

Should be solidly frozen and have no discolorizations.

Wrappings:

Moisture-proof with no air spaces between fish and wrapping.

The best seafood is the freshest seafood you can get, no more than two or three days out of the water.

To help ensure that the frozen fish you're buying is safe, follow these guidelines:

When you're preparing fresh or thawed seafood, it's important to prevent bacteria from the raw seafood from spreading to ready-to-eat food.

Take these steps to avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods:

See also:
Choosing and Cooking Fresh Fish
Seafood and Fish Facts
Good Eats: Fish
Beneficial Byte: Fish
Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes
Fish Facts
Fish: Know Your Limits

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