Simple Hacks to Quickly Rid Seafood of Fishy Odors in Just Minutes

Dealing with seafood becomes a real challenge, especially when it comes to eliminating that lingering fishy smell. Many have tried every method, only to find the stubborn odor persisting!

As the head chef at East Seafood Restaurant in Times City (part of a renowned seafood restaurant chain known for providing fresh seafood and specializing in seafood cuisine), my daily routine revolves around the essential step of neutralizing the fishy odors of various seafood types before preparing them for our guests.

East Seafood Restaurant specializes in seafood dining experiences and the supply of fresh seafood.

Thanks to this technique, the head chef at East Sea Seafood Times City, who is also a master in quickly and simply eliminating the fishy smell from all types of seafood, shares his secrets with us!

1. Eliminate the slime and fishy odor of snails

Snails are a type of food that is very familiar in your daily meals. However, cleaning snails can be quite challenging because their intestines contain a lot of slime, dirt, and a fishy smell.

At East Sea Seafood Times City, before preparing snails, they use rice water to soak the snails. Thanks to this, the snails release all the slime and become completely free of the fishy smell.

Rice water and lemongrass can effectively eliminate the odor of snails

When boiling snails, to ensure that the snails not only remain fresh but also emit a delightful aroma, just add a few guava leaves (or bruised lemongrass) along with some fresh chili.

For a more sophisticated touch, as seen at East Sea Seafood, they even place a layer of lime leaves at the bottom of the pot before steaming the snails. The fishy smell not only disappears but also leaves a fragrant scent!

Guava leaves and lime leaves serve a similar purpose in this technique

2. Sea Fish

Sea fish differ from freshwater fish in their strong fishy odor, which can be challenging to completely eliminate.

The head chef at East Sea Seafood Times City advises that if you thoroughly remove the blood inside the fish, especially by cleaning the accumulated blood around the spinal cord, the fishy smell will significantly decrease.

Sea fish must be washed very thoroughly

When preparing sea fish, ensure to clean the fish thoroughly, even removing the black membrane inside the abdomen. Remove the fins and scales.

Soak the fish in rice water or saltwater for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water or add a bit of diluted white wine when cooking. These are the techniques East Sea Seafood Times City often uses to rid sea fish of the fishy smell.

Rice water can also be used to eliminate the fishy odor of fish

3. Eliminate the fishy odor of shrimp

Before cleaning shrimp, remove the dark vein on the back and the waste on the head. Then, clean and soak the shrimp in a mixture of water, sugar, white wine, and salt. This not only removes the fishy smell but also makes the shrimp crispy, firm, and delicious after cooking.

Sugar, salt, white wine mixed with water will give you shrimp that is free of odor and has a crispy texture

This is a secret tip from East Sea Seafood that they share with you, so apply it to impress your family!

4. Eliminate the fishy odor of squid

To eliminate the fishy odor from squid, add a bit of cold water to a pot, drop in a handful of dried tea leaves, boil until the tea leaves bloom evenly, then quickly steam the fresh squid. Remove it when the water boils again.

This method ensures that the squid is free of fishy smell, and when stuffed, steamed, fried, or sautéed, it emits a delightful fragrance without releasing excess water.

In many places, dried tea leaves are replaced with guava leaves

If not, you can marinate the squid with sugar for 3-5 minutes, then wash it thoroughly with clean water.

With these tips, the seafood dishes at East Sea Seafood Times City are always fresh, and customers can choose directly from the tank for immediate preparation. Despite the short preparation time, the dishes are always fragrant, with no trace of fishy smell!

Fresh seafood that remains fragrant and enticing is the pride of East Sea Seafood Times City

Ladies, learn these methods to confidently conquer delicious seafood for your family! If you are concerned about the quality of seafood outside the market, visit East Sea Seafood on B1 Floor, Times City, to buy fresh, delicious, and guaranteed-quality seafood at wholesale prices!

Alternatively, you can bring your family here for an 'upgraded' seafood meal to savor the expertly crafted seafood dishes that chefs here have been perfecting for decades. The difference compared to cooking at home is truly remarkable!