How to buy fresh prawns and shrimps: Tips while buying fresh prawns and shrimps

Shrimps are highly perishable and hence have high chances of spoiling, after they are been fished out from the sea. It is hence utterly important for prawns catcher to take utmost important while preserving their catch. We see different types of prawns and shrimps in market, but picking the best out of them may get a bit difficult for person who doesn't know much about the fish. Freshness of fish also depends on various other factors such as poor handling, poor storage and so on. While buying fresh what one needs to know is few basic tips that are provided here within. Here's how to buy fresh prawns and shrimps from the market:

Have a good look

Most of the prawn's freshness  can be easily spotted by the way they look. A pale, soft and dull looking fish is always a no - no. Go for the fish which shines and looks fresh.

Smell the prawns

Any fish that you buy should smell like the sea does, salty. If the fish smell has any signs of ammonia cancel it out then and there.

Check the color of the prawns

If the color of the prawns and shrimps you buy is intact and bright, go for. Don't buy discolored prawns or shrimps. Discolored prawns always mean that they are on the verge of going bad.

Have a proper look at the shell's of prawns and shrimps

The shells of prawns and shrimps should always be firm, glossy and intact. If you find then slimy or slippery and they are broken too, avoid buying it.

Look into the prawn's eyes :)

For a change! What I mean here is the eyes of the prawns that you intend to buy should always be prominent, bulgy and shiny. And most of all they should be there. No buying prawns with eyes missing.