All fresh fish will spoil rapidly if mishandled.
Most GMs purchase fish in the form that it will be
Keep under refrigeration and use within 3 days of
prepared. Fresh fish may be purchased in a variety of
receipt. Keep frozen fish at 0°F or below. Thaw fish
cuts or forms as illustrated and described in figure 6-8.
at 36°Fnever in water. Handle thawed fish
When you are buying fresh fish locally, you should
carefully to prevent breakage. Never refreeze fish
check for quality and freshness. Fresh fish should have
the following characteristics:
Figure 6-8.Market forms of fish.