b'Fresh is Best!there is fresh fish, and there is frozen fish. Fresh is always better! Fish is a wonderful but unforgiving ingredientthat requires maximum freshness. the fresher the fish, the better it tastes.to secure the best selectionof fresh fish, cultivate agood relationship with the fishmonger at your localmarket.remember that fresh fish should never smell fishy and the eyes should be bright and clearnever cloudy. its also important to understand that not everything is fresh and available all the time. learn to plan your meals around the seasonal availability of this resource.lastly, cook fish with gentle care and loving attention, because it is fragile, it has very little fat, and it does not respond well to chefs in a hurry.102'