Purchasing Fish

Question 1

Appearance of fresh fish

Answer 1

• Eyes: Bright and full
• Gills: bright and red in colour
• Flesh: firm and resilient, when pressed the impression goes quickly
• Scales: lie flat, be moist and plentiful
• Skin: should be covered with fresh sea slime or be smooth & moist

Question 2

Purchasing

Answer 2

• Pleasant smell
• Fresh fish purchase daily from market
• Fresh fish must be packed on ice
• Flesh must not be damaged
• Medium-sized fish best buy, larger fish are coarse & small fish lack flavour

Question 3

Purchasing Shellfish

Answer 3

• Purchase alive except for shrimps and prawns
• Stored in cold room in boxes
• Cook as soon as purchased
• Prawns: even sized
• Lobsters: bluish-black n colour, bright red when cooked. Claws attached
• Oyster - shells closed, fresh smell, clean