Storing Fish & Seafood Flashcards
How long can fish remain fresh and of good quality when stored properly in the freezer?
2-4 months
How long can shellfish remain fresh and of good quality when stored properly in the freezer?
3 months
a rule that should be practiced so that old stocks are used or consumed first before new ones
First in, first out (FIFO)
seafoods that deteriorate faster than fin fishes
shrimps
what is advisable in storing fish & shellfish?
labeling their packages including the details when they were stored, name of food item, and quantity
how do you arrange packed fish?
old stocks are on top/in front, and new ones are behind old stocks
what is advisable when storing shellfish?
cook them as they deteriorate faster than fin fishes
what happens to fish after a week in the freezer?
fresh fish tend to change in color, especially in the head where fat turns light orange in color
signs of deterioration
fat turns light orange in color, and body is loose and limp when thawed
how do you store shrimps, crabs, and lobsters?
boil them before packing and storing into freezer
how do you store FRESH shrimps, crabs, and lobsters?
remove heads and shell
how do you store dried fish?
in baskets at room temperature
how do you store smoked fish?
wrap in brown paper and plastic, then refrigerate
how long can clams and tahong last when cooked first before storing?
3 months
