Fresh Fish Question

[cllgefrk13]

DH went deep sea fishing last week and caught a bunch of fish. It's been in his refrigerator since then. I dont' remember what all he caught, some grouper, barracuda and something else. We're talking about making it for dinner tonight. Do you think it's still good? Is there a general rule on fresh fish?

[sicasica17]

When last week? I wouldnt eat it. Fish doesnt keep longer then a few days. If you froze it ,that would be a different story.

[clsmarathon]

Originally Posted by sicasica17 When last week? I wouldnt eat it. Fish doesnt keep longer then a few days. If you froze it ,that would be a different story.

Absolutely agree with this.

Refrigeration is not cold enough. Fresh fish needs to be on ice if it's not frozen.

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by cllgefrk13 DH went deep sea fishing last week and caught a bunch of fish. It's been in his refrigerator since then. I dont' remember what all he caught, some grouper, barracuda and something else. We're talking about making it for dinner tonight. Do you think it's still good? Is there a general rule on fresh fish?

I hope you meant freezer and not refrigerator...

If it was BEFORE Sunday, you should toss is ALLLLLLLLLL in the garbage!

[BubblesofBeer]

If it's been more than 4 days I would toss it. Things to look for are an overly fishy smell, really slimy texture or a breakdown in the piece, and discoloring in fish like salmon.

[cllgefrk13]

I agree with you all. I made him toss it. Better safe than sorry

[Victoria]

So what day last week did he catch the fish?!

[cllgefrk13]

Originally Posted by Victoria So what day last week did he catch the fish?!

Last Monday, the 3rd. I told him there was no way I was eating it. He was really bummed about it, since he had actually caught it and everything. I was not about to get sick though. We decided it'd be much better to waste it than to eat it and get sick