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Fresh fish fillets

Fridge (4°C / 40°F)

1–2 days

Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)

3–8 months

Store it right

  • Set the wrapped fillets on ice in a bowl in the fridge for the best quality.
  • Cook the same day when you can; fish declines fastest of all proteins.

Signs it has gone off

  • Strong fishy or ammonia smell — fresh fish smells like clean water.
  • Flesh that stays dented when pressed.
  • Milky, sticky liquid on the surface.

Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.

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