Buy live fish.
The best way to make sure the fish is fresh is to buy it alive. Usually large shops are equipped with aquasystems, from which you can catch a carp for a family dinner, and sturgeon for a Banquet. If the fish does not show signs of life,:
Look the fish in the eye.
They should be clear and transparent. If the eyes are muddy or dry, from the purchase of such fish is to give. On the counter she lies not the first day.
Inspect the gills.
Gills-one of the main indicators of freshness of fish. They should be bright red (dark red in some breeds). If the gills are gray or blackened — you know what to do.
Smell the fish.
Contrary to popular belief, fresh fish should not smell like fish. But the salty, faint scent of the sea is what we need.
Pay attention to the scales.
Fresh fish scales clean and shiny. If before you sea fish, then it should not be mucus.
Touch the fish.
The elasticity test is applicable not only to meat. If the carcass is dense and elastic, quickly restores shape – so in front of you fresh fish.
