Lesson 5: Buying Fish

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What to look for when buying fish

Buy from a very highly regarded fishmonger or market.

Don’t buy fish from a supermarket it will never be fresh enough.

Never buy fish on a Monday, its probably Saturday’s stock.

Ask for sushi or sashimi grade fish.

Tell the fishmonger you are going to eat it raw.

Look for spongy bright red gills.

Look for eyes that are bright and clear.

Look for skin with a good sheen.

The fish should never smell fishy.