{"id":2201,"date":"2021-12-15T21:04:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T14:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfishery.com\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2022-05-14T09:44:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T02:44:39","slug":"c-fishery-selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfishery.com\/id\/c-fishery-selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"C-Fishery Selecting and Serving Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh and frozen seafood is rich in protein and other key components, making it an important part of a balanced diet. In fact, a well-balanced diet that includes a range of fresh and frozen seafood can help with heart health and proper growth and development in children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To minimize the danger of foodborne illness, caused by, it’s essential to select and serve frozen and fresh seafood correctly. If you follow these safe instructions for selecting and serving fresh and frozen seafood, you will be able to enjoy the great taste and nutrients of fresh and frozen seafood without risking your health, especially for your food business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy Right<\/b><\/h3>\n

Fresh Fish and Shrimp<\/b><\/h4>\n

Buy fish that has been chilled or is placed on a thick layer of fresh not-melting ice, preferably in a case or under some type of cover. Fish should have bright, clear, and prominent eyes. There should be no discoloration and the skin should be bright and glossy. Scales should adhere closely to the skin, and the skin should not feel greasy. The odor should be fresh and light rather than “fishy.” Gills should be pink or bright red and slime-free.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you are very certain that the “fresh” shrimp in the shop is indeed fresh-off-the-boat, frozen shrimp is a far better choice. Avoid shrimp that smell like ammonia or have mushy or slimy shells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Selecting Shellfish Carefully<\/b><\/h4>\n

Do a smell test! Fresh shellfish should be odorless or have a slight “ocean” fragrance, but not fishy, sour, rotten, or ammonia-like. Clams, oysters, and mussels are alive in their shells, and the shells shut firmly when tapped. Gaping shells indicate that the clam is dead and unfit for consumption. Shucked oysters have a slight odor, a natural creamy appearance, and a transparent liquid or nectar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frozen Seafood<\/b><\/h4>\n

Frozen seafood can deteriorate if it thaws during shipping and is stored at warm temperatures for an extended period of time before cooking. The following pointers can assist you in making purchase decisions:<\/span><\/p>\n