Waynes Fresh Fish Tips
Wayne Hulme from Christies Seafood, Sydney Fish Market, pictured above with a very fresh Mahi Mahi, shares some of his tips for picking the freshest fish.
- Look for bright blood red gills.
- The flesh of the fish should be nice and firm.
- There should be little odour, if anything a fresh sea smell.
- Always ask where the fish is from.
Certain types of fish lasts longer than others, and where ever possible buy whole fish or if buying filleted fish, try buying with the skin on (on most fish this is the best part). The skin is always a good indicator for freshness and how the fish has been treated. Do not be afraid to ask your fishmonger to examine the fish before buying and please ask its origin and how it was caught. (Is the fish Australian or imported and was a long line used, net etc or is the fish farmed)
The one sure fired way to ensure consistently good fish is to use a good fish supplier and ask questions about the fish you buy. A good supplier will be more than happy to help you choose, store and even help you with tips to cook your fish. We use Christies Seafood at the Sydney Fish Market, who supplies top chefs such as Neil Perry, Rockpool, Pete Evans, Hugo group and Kylie Kwong. Wayne keeps an eye on all of our orders ensuring we only get the best freshest fish. So the next time you are in Sydney head to the markets its worth the visit and see the huge selection on offer. For further information go to christiesseafoods.com or sydneyfishmarket.com.au
Should you have any questions regarding buying storing or cooking fish please place your comments or questions on this website and we will try answer them.
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