My late mother Patsy (she hated that name) taught me this trick and it has helped so much over the years. We have all experienced getting home from the fishmonger and the fish or shellfish smells a little fishy. I always smell the fish before I buy it , but occasionally when I get home it still smells. I am not talking….time to throw it out fishy, but just a little.
Well if you put the seafood in a bowl and add cold milk, cover it and let it sit in the fridge for about a half hour the smell goes away. Then just rinse it off, pat it dry and cook as you normally would. I have used this trick on haddock, cod, swordfish and shrimp. I have never tried it with salmon or anything else.
I don’t know why it works, but it does!
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Sound advice! Got this trick from my mom many years ago because it also helps with harsh flavors. I’m not the biggest seafood eater, but this helps mellow out strong fishy flavors. It’s a huge help with salmon! I believe it breaks down enzymes as a part of the ‘why it works.’
Never knew the science behind it but makes sense. My mom told me too. Smart ladies