Fish should be bought fresh, and it is always best to buy it the day you plan to eat it. Freezing can damage the flavor and texture of the fish. The intense cold ruptures the cells, giving fish an unpleasant, watery texture and stale flavor. Commercially frozen fish has given fish its bad reputation. It you think you do not like fish, it’s possible that eating frozen filets has shaped your opinion. You’ll find a world of difference in fresh seafood.

Of course, even fishermen freeze their catch. If you must freeze fish, the secret is to clean and dry the fish, double-wrap it first in plastic, then in foil, and store it in a freezer bag. That should protect the fish for up to a month.

How are you currently purchasing the majority of the fish you consume?