Fresh Catch of the Day from the Fishwife: Keep it Fresh on Land or Sea - Part 1

Keep It Fresh on Land or Sea - Part 1

■ With Hawai‘i’s year-round summer climate, fishing is a favorite pastime. Whether standing patiently on shore or shimming the ocean waves, Hawai‘i’s fishing enthusiasts never tire of trying to catch their favorite fish for dinner. But fish can spoil rapidly, especially if it isn’t properly cared for upon catching. Under the best circumstances, there are several steps to take to insure that your catch remains fresh until you get it home.

1. Kill the fish quickly. Letting it bang around on the rocks or aboard the boat can cause the easily damaged flesh to bruise, and this spoils the meat. Also during a prolonged dying process a chemical change takes place in the flesh that