Seafood is a popular dish enjoyed by many. If you want to choose the freshest seafood, here are some helpful tips:
Choose fresh squid
When selecting jumbo squid, look for big, thick, white flesh that is firm and not rotten. The squid should have a brownish film around the outside and a hard squid beard. For tube squid, choose bright and slightly pink meat with the head still firmly attached to the body. The squid beard should be hard, and the ink sac should be intact. Avoid squids that have turned slightly green, have tender meat, a loose head, or a pungent smell, as these are signs that they are not fresh.
Choose fresh shrimp
Good shrimp should have a firm body and a hard shell. The flesh should be white and not cloudy, turning red, or yellow. The head should be firmly attached, the legs should be intact, and there should be no fishy or rotten smell. Avoid shrimp that have turned deep pink, have detached heads and legs, or have a rotten smell, as these are signs that they have been stored for too long and are not good to eat.
Choose fresh crab
When choosing crabs, look for ones that are fresh and high-quality. The crab should still be alive and have a lot of meat. The outer shell should be gray, the apron should be large, and it should be firmly attached. The legs and claws should move vigorously, and the swimming legs and crab gills should be in their original colors. Avoid crabs with watery legs, greenish swimming legs and crab gills, a soft apron, or legs that do not have a firm grip, as these are signs that they are not fresh and tasty.
Handy tips for buying fresh clams
When it comes to clams, look for ones that stick their tongues out, as this indicates freshness. Live clams will naturally open and close their shells and close their mouths when touched. Avoid closed clams with a foul smell or shells that cannot be closed, as these are dead clams and should not be purchased. For mussels, choose ones with closed shells, as open shells indicate they are dead.
Choose fresh seashells
To determine if a seashell is alive or dead, gently touch the central part of the shell. If it closes tightly, it is alive; if it doesn’t, it is dead. For plump and tasty sea snails, touch the snail meat near the outer shell. If the snail is dead or sick, it will have a foul smell when pushed deep into the shell.
Handy tips for buying fresh sea fish
When selecting fresh fish, look for clear, shiny, and flexible eyes. The eyes may protrude slightly for some species, but if they bulge completely from the fish’s body, the fish is spoiled. Choose fish that is bright red or pink and not discolored. The fish should have a firm body and bounce back when pressed, without any dents or blemishes on the skin.
These are some handy tips for shopping. By applying them correctly, you can choose the freshest and most delicious seafood. Happy cooking!
Duong Th? Uyên (compiled)
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