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Buying Fresh Fish

Unless you reel one in yourself, do you know a way of determining whether the fish you buy is fresh or not? There are actually 3 key things to look for. Fishmonger Carl gives you the lowdown.

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Buying Fresh Fish

Unless you reel one in yourself, do you know a way of determining whether the fish you buy is fresh or not? There are actually 3 key things to look for. Fishmonger Carl gives you the lowdown.

About Carl Fantasia

Carl Fantasia was one of our first "heroes" and continues to be one of our favorites. He is a third generation fishmonger and he could write a book on everything you could possibly want to know about fish and shellfish. Every time we talk to him, we learn something new. Once you meet a fishmonger of Carl's caliber, you will never want to buy your seafood anywhere else. Visit Carl at New Deal Fish Market in Cambridge and tell him how2heroes sent you!

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There are 4 important things to look for on a whole fish to ensure that it is fresh:

  1. Bright clear eyes
  2. Bright red gills
  3. Shiny scales that are intact
  4. The "whiff" test - fish should smell fresh from the ocean

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