Basic Advice

Purchase as early as possible.
The proverb "the early bird ..." also applies when you buy fish. Undoubtedly the first to hit the market gets the best fish. Probably he will pay a little more, but it is worth it. Within the first hours, the seller is less busy and has more time to serve better. If we also ask for a personalized preparation, we cannot go late to purchase. Being the first customer is always a joy to the seller, especially if he is superstitious.

Have clear ideas of "what and how much" you want to buy.
You have to have clear ideas, "what" and "how much" fish are we going to buy, before leaving home. That way there will be no leftovers. It does not work to leave it for the next day because no one likes to repeat. Think that is a highly perishable product and it would lose quality.

Give a complete tour of the market before deciding to purchase.
It is highly recommended to see all the fish offers there are. Not only it will help us to choose the best product and best price, but at the end of the tour we might have a new idea for a new dish, in case we did not have clear thoughts that day.

Choose the cleanest fishmongers.

It is also a good advice; the cleaner the establishment is the better the fish will be treated. The fridge deserves special attention, if it is visible, as it smell, colour...It is quite eloquent

Having a local dealer, but not the only one.
Having a regular provider will save us many problems when buying it, loyalty is returned with quality, price and service. He is not going to cheat. However, it is quite healthy, from time to time, to buy from another. It does not matter is he sees us. This will keep him alert.

Check that the fish is tagged.
Fresh fish should be properly labeled. There is no room for excuses. It is legislated and that is to defend the consumer. The label provides much information, at least the necessary for the buyer to see himself covered. It is assumed that it is a truthful statement otherwise is a serious crime.

Ask the seller for the best deal for your money.
If you have not previously thought about or decided what to buy, the seller, if regular, will offer you the daily recommendation. Another seller will not do it or divert your attention to another product without these features and that interests him.

Shopping for fish at the end of all purchases.
We should purchase in first place perishable foods and finish with the most perishable, in this case, fish. This way the fish will suffer less and loose less temperature. It is also advisable to place the fish on top of the shopping bag to prevent other products from crushing it.

Take it to the kitchen as soon as possible.
After the purchase, it is advisable to take the product home into the kitchen and prepare as described in Chapter 3 of this Manual, "Working in the kitchen."