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What To Look For When Buying Fish
Whole Fish
Look for:
* Clear, bright (not cloudy) eyes
* Bright red gills; brown or grey means it's not fresh
* Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
* Scales that stick tightly to skin
* If fish is already cleaned, there should be no blood in cavity
Fillets, Steaks and Loins
* Bright, consistent coloring
* Slight ocean or seaweed odor
* Clean-cut edges
* Moist but not slimy
Live Shellfish
* Legs move when touched
* Hard shell (unless soft-shell variety)
* Lobster tail curls under when picked up
* Shells on clams or mussels should be tightly closed or close when tapped