How to Buy

Follow the “once for twice” rule—shop once a week for two seafood meals at home. Always buy seafood from a reputable market where the employees are able to answer questions.

  • Fresh fish should be bright and shiny with scales in place. Eyes should be clear. Odor should be fresh and mild. Fillets should have moist, elastic flesh.
  • Fresh shellfish like clams, oysters and mussels should close tightly when tapped. Always toss shellfish that don’t open when cooked.
  • Seafood from the freezer section is a convenient choice. It is flash frozen within hours of coming out of the water, which locks in fresh flavors and moisture.
  • Canned or pouched seafood is affordable and comes in convenient and innovative packaging for storing and on-the-go eating.

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