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If you’re going for optimal freshness, there are some important things you should know before purchasing fish or shellfish. Todd’s Seafood Market has some helpful advice on what to look for in high-quality seafood products. Proudly serving customers in the Triad Area for nearly 60 years, this local market offers fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, and other seafood favorites. When you’re looking for fresh fish and shellfish sourced directly from the Atlantic, make this seafood market your one-stop shop.

Here are three pointers about how to select fresh fish at your local fish market:

Perform a Visual Inspection

fresh fishIf you want to buy fresh fish whole, the first thing you should do is check the eyes, which should be bright and clear. Next, take a look at the body of the fish — the scales should be clean and metallic, and the gills should have a dark red color to them. For fish fillets, make sure the flesh is not faded.

Note the Smell

Whether you’re in the market for whole fish or filets, the smell test will tell you a lot about the freshness of the meat. As a general rule, fresh fish should not have much of an odor, especially not a foul or pungent one. Fresh fish should smell like the ocean — clean, briny, and overall pleasant.

Purchase Live Shellfish

When it comes to oysters, mussels, clams, and other shellfish, make sure that you only purchase live ones. Once cooked, dead shellfish are usually tough and inedible. Save money by testing mollusks before you buy them. If they’re alive, you’ll notice a subtle reaction when you tap their shells.

For top-notch fresh fish, shrimp, oysters, and other delicious offerings, make Todd’s Seafood Market your go-to shop. Give this Thomasville-based fish market a call at (336) 476-1158  for retail or (336) 476-5133 for wholesale today to speak with a customer service rep about current prices, and visit them online for more information.

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