Is It Better to Buy Fresh or Frozen Fish?

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterSenior Contributing Food Editor
Kelli is a Senior Contributing Food Editor for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New Jersey.
Follow
updated May 1, 2019
pinterest
comments
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
Post Image
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

Q: Is it better to buy frozen fish or fresh fish from the meat and seafood counter at grocery stores? I know it’s better to buy shrimp frozen since the shrimp sold at the seafood section is just frozen shrimp that has been thawed, at least in most cases.

But does the same go for other types of fish, like salmon and cod? Are they just defrosted pieces of flash-frozen fish?

Sent by Heather

Editor: Buying frozen fish is typically more affordable than buying fresh, and it gives you the opportunity to buy certain varieties that might not be available fresh in your area, particularly if you live in a part of the country where fresh fish isn’t readily available. Of course, there are also other factors to consider when making this decision.

Read More: What Foods Do You Buy Frozen?

Kitchn readers, what do you think: Is it better to buy fresh or frozen seafood?

Next question?

Filed in:
Freezer Friendly
Grocery Shopping
Ingredient
seafood