Salmon is a real decoration of the festive table; delicious soups and main dishes are prepared from it. However, the taste of salmon is best revealed in a slightly salted form. This method of cooking allows you to maximize the preservation of all the most useful qualities of this valuable fish. But since it does not imply heat treatment of the product, the question of the quality of the fish is very acute. To choose a salmon that is truly fresh, you need to follow a few rules.
Instructions
Step 1
Buy fish only in those stores that have special equipment, with the help of which the conditions for its storage are thoroughly ensured. Basically, this fish comes to stores frozen, since it is supplied from the Scandinavian countries, and it is rather difficult to keep it chilled. Chilled fish, according to GOSTs, is stored for no more than two weeks. Therefore, when purchasing chilled salmon, check the delivery certificate and shelf life.
Step 2
Fish that are properly frozen and stored in accordance with the required conditions practically does not lose their taste and appearance. If during transportation and storage the salmon was thawed and frozen again, the meat acquires a slightly yellowish tint, and the scales become dry due to the sublimation of moisture upon repeated freezing.
Step 3
Properly stored fish is practically odorless. This salmon is distinguished by the fresh, subtle aroma of a cucumber. Its meat has a pale orange color - not too bright, but not pale either.
Step 4
Sniffed the fish? Now touch it - press your finger on the scales. The resulting indentation should immediately disappear as soon as you remove your hand. The softness and elasticity of meat is a sign of freshness. The surface of the carcass should be covered with an even layer of shiny and clean scales. Check the gills - their maroon color will also indicate that the fish is fresh.
Step 5
Look salmon in the eye. The eyes of fresh fish are clean, yellow, and there should be no gray film on their surface. I also liked the eyes - then take it, do not hesitate!
