Veteran Fishmonger My Secret to Picking the Best Fish at Costco

I sold fish for 34 years. Here's what I look for before I buy a single package at Costco. Most people look at the price, the label, and the word “fresh.” A fishmonger looks at the fish itself. In this video, I show you 4 simple things to check before buying salmon, shrimp, scallops, cod, or other fish at Costco — including the one detail that can tell you whether a fillet is likely to fall apart in your pan. You'll learn: • How to spot gaping in salmon • Why the shape and thickness of a fillet matters • How to recognize excessive purge in packaged fish • What to look for in the small print on seafood labels • Why “previously frozen” isn't necessarily a bad thing • Why frozen-at-sea fish can sometimes be better than “fresh” • How to avoid shrimp and scallops treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) • Why whole sides of salmon can be a better buy than portions • The cheaper white fish I used to buy for myself instead of cod • The simple question to ask at a real fish counter I'm Jack Turner. I spent 34 years cooking and selling fish, and these are the things I learned to look for without even thinking about it. Costco isn't paying me for this video. I have nothing to sell you. If you've ever bought salmon that fell apart, shrimp that wouldn't brown, or scallops that seemed to boil instead of sear, this one's for you. Tell me in the comments what fish you buy at Costco and where you're watching from. I want to know what your local warehouse carries. #Costco #Seafood #Fish