Fresh fish and shellfish have virtually no odor. Only when seafood starts to spoil does it smell fishy. Fresh fish has:
- Clean eyes that bulge a little
- Firm, shiny flesh and bright, red, slime-free gills
- Flesh that springs back when pressed gently
- No darkening around the edges or brown or yellowish discoloration
- A fresh, mild smell, not a fishy or ammonia-like odor.
Tip – More nutrients are retained in fish that is baked or broiled rather than fried or
