If the live fish is not disemboweled, it is not recommended to freeze it directly in the refrigerator. If it is not stored properly, the meat quality of the fish will be affected to some extent. Especially if you take out the frozen fish and steam it, the meat quality is completely different from that of freshly killed fish. You can clearly feel that the frozen fish meat is older and a bit woody.

In fact, whether it is a live fish or any other animal, there are actually a lot of bacteria in its interior. These bacteria are fine when the fish is alive, but once the fish dies, they will immediately begin to They reproduce and release a certain amount of substances. Most of these substances are harmful to the human body. If live fish are put directly in the refrigerator without disemboweling them, if they are frozen, it will easily cause the fish's gallbladder to freeze and crack, and the contents inside The bitter water will enter the flesh of the fish and it will taste very bitter. It is recommended to keep it refrigerated and not overnight.

Furthermore, it is not recommended to keep disemboweled dead fish in the refrigerator. The best storage time is within 1 to 2 months. Special attention should be paid to not turning back after freezing. Repeatedly thawing and freezing. If you eat a little today, defrost it, and if you eat a little tomorrow, then defrost it, the fish will be more likely to spoil. It is recommended to cut it in advance, freeze it separately, and thaw the ones you want to eat. If you find fish after thawing, If the color of the body turns yellow, especially on the abdomen, it is best not to continue eating it. The same is true if there are brown spots on the fish head.

In addition, many people soak the fish directly in cold water when thawing it. Although this is OK, the speed is too slow. In fact, you can add some salt or vinegar to the water appropriately, and then Then put the frozen fish inside to defrost, which is not only faster, but also can greatly preserve a certain degree of freshness. Of course, it is best if you can disembowel it before putting it in the refrigerator. Treat the fish gills and other areas with a strong fishy smell, rub them with salt, wrap them in plastic wrap, and store them longer.