How long does fish stay fresh?

Question

I took some red salmon out of the freezer yesterday, intending to cook it last night. The majority of the thawing has taken place in the fridge. Will it still be fresh if I cook it tomorrow? What are some general guide lines for how long meat stays fresh in the refridgerator?

Answer 1

Press your forefinger into the flesh. If it rebounds, it's fresh...if it stays indented, it's past it's prime and if it smells at all 'fishy'..I'd pass. In your case, it should be ok with the slow defrost, but ...use it.

Answer 2

Fresh fish doesn't smell like "fish." The more it smells fishy, the stronger the fishy taste. Frozen fish thawed maybe stays good a day in the fridge. I love the fresh stuff, and wouldn't want to eat your salmon tomorrow.

Answer 3

I position the fish I seize to eat in a cooler with ice when I seize them. I also sparkling the fish once i'm getting living house(some hours) so i do not understand how lond they'll keep. Kelley

Answer 4

It should be ok. Wrap it in plastic wrap, and set on a bed of ice in your fridge.

(Put ice in a colander, w/ a big bowl or platter underneath to catch the ice as it melts. This will keep the fish from sitting in water, but keep it ice-cold.)

Answer 5

I wouldn't keep fish or any other meats that have be thawed for more than 2 to3 days.

Answer 6

fish begins to deteriorate upon being killed, but the process is slowed by cold temperatures. One day in the refrigerator is fine, two is not optimum, but no more than two (better to re-freeze it). Meat is entirely different; 'dry-aged' beef is often held at low, but not freezing, temperatures for weeks to tenderize it. But your refrigerator isn't cold enough for this, so I would say no more than two days in the refrigerator unless in a marinade.

Answer 7

Fish, fresh or otherwise as well as sea food, should not look grey nor should it smell "fishy".