The correct way to store fresh Spanish mackerel in the refrigerator

The scientific name of the Spanish mackerel is Japanese Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius). It is found in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea and East China Sea of China, feeds on small pelagic fish, migrates in schools in summer and autumn, and some enter the Bohai Sea to spawn. It is one of the commercial fish of the north. So how do you store fresh Spanish mackerel in the refrigerator?

How do you store fresh Spanish mackerel in the refrigerator?

Before putting fresh Spanish mackerel into the refrigerator, you should first do some preparation: remove the innards and scales, wash it clean, cut it into fish chunks, and wrap them in a freezer bag. This prevents the fishy smell of the fresh fish from spreading. After that, put it in the refrigerator to store.

Frozen fish, however, can be placed directly in the freezer for storage, and it is best to freeze it quickly. Note, though, that once frozen fish has been thawed, it is no longer suitable for long-term storage in the refrigerator again.

Can Spanish mackerel be eaten raw?

Spanish mackerel cannot be eaten raw. There is a thread-like parasite in the body of the Spanish mackerel, so it cannot be eaten raw. When cleaning Spanish mackerel, you should wash the fish thoroughly, and when cooking you must cook it through. Only then will the Spanish mackerel be healthier and richer in nutritional value.

Is Spanish mackerel a sea fish or a freshwater fish?

Spanish mackerel is a sea fish. Its body is long and laterally compressed, its body color is silvery and bright, its back bears dark stripes or dark blue spots, its mouth is large, its teeth are sharp, it swims swiftly, and its temperament is fierce.

Spanish mackerel has plenty of flesh and few bones, tastes delicious, and is rich in nutrients. Its flesh is firm and dense, shaped like an awl, which is probably related to its fast swimming. Besides being eaten fresh, it can also be processed into canned goods and salted dried products. People in Qingdao like to make smoked fish, and Spanish mackerel is the best choice; the uniquely flavored smoked Spanish mackerel is a delicious dish to go with wine or rice.