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Evaluating Fresh Whole Fish & Fillets
Fish requires the keenest visual inspection, as freshness declines rapidly once caught. The Eyes Have It: For whole fish, look for clear, bulging, shiny eyes. Clouded, sunken, or red-tinted eyes mean the fish is old. Gill & Scale Quality: Lift the gill cover—gills must be bright ruby-red, not brown or gray. Scales should be tightly…
