Cooking Fresh Fish

Don’t be afraid to cook fish at home. If you start with extraordinarily fresh fish, nothing else can compare. Befriend your local fishmonger and ask him “What’s freshest today?” That’s what you should buy! Remember, he loves fish and chances are loves to educate his customers. If he ever disappoints you, tell him so. He won’t do it twice. Alternatively, get to know your most reliable local source for frozen fish. Today so much is frozen “just caught at sea,” that it is generally very high quality. Once home, carefully defrost it on a plate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours (depending on size and thickness), frequently draining any liquid that accumulates. Then treat it as fresh and cook it quickly.