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10:27 am
December 1, 2009
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I've noticed lately when I buy frozen fish, after it has thawed it is so full of water that I have to squeeze the filet between the palms of my hands to gently get the water out. If I don't do this it is just saturated with water and steams it self when frying. Even if I bake it, it is too soggy. I have noticed this basically in individually frozen filets. If I buy a frozen block of fish in the 1 lb. pk it's no problem. My question is, do they some how add water [ infuse ] it somehow to add weight to the pkg. Has any one else noticed this?
11:22 am
January 21, 2011
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You know, that's happened to me too. I thought it was because it was not all the way thawed, but I dont know. I'll be watching for the answers too, marymac. :)
11:45 am
November 9, 2010
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I have not noticed it with any of the fish that I have bought in the past but I will watch out for it from now on. Although my husband is normally the one who cooks fish here.
1:34 pm
December 14, 2010
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Fish oxidizes very quickly so the processors flash freeze it and then dip it in water and freeze it again to give it a thin coating of ice, this keeps the air out and the fish stays fresh tasting longer. Thaw the fish and drain it on several layers of paper towel then fold the paper over the tops and press gently.
1:51 pm
January 21, 2011
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I would be curious what brand marymac had problems with. Mine came from Krogers if that means anything, but that won't work with what I've experienced, Ross. This is mushy like, there is no saving it. Is that what your experience was marymac?
1:54 pm
December 14, 2010
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Some of the mushy traits are species related. I never have had good result with frozen flounder filets. Other fish have a drier, firmer flesh.
2:14 pm
October 14, 2010
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Ross,
Can you suggest some firmer fish. I'm looking at doing up some fish recipes and that would help out a lot.
Thanks Cheryl 
2:16 pm
January 21, 2011
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Cod, Salmon, Flounder, Haddock are all good too, Paws.
2:18 pm
October 14, 2010
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Thanks Mary
I'll have to check out what I can find this weekend!
2:25 pm
January 21, 2011
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Yeah, I think the mushy fish should have been a recall. lol Normally it is never mushy.
2:44 pm
October 14, 2010
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You're going to laugh… but I was thinking about using them in my dog treats. 
My mind never stops…LOL. But truly.. mushy fish would be a total yuk turn off;
3:00 pm
January 21, 2011
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Hey, dogs and cats love fish! I think that is a good idea!
3:04 pm
December 1, 2009
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Well, the fish isn't really too mushy. I know a lot depends on what type of fish you buy. i am always price concious so I usually don't buy very firm fish such as cod, sole, orange roughy, halibut and such although I do love them. I usually buy talipia or pollock, el cheapo. It just seems you really have to squeeze the water out! I go fishing in the summer months and catch a variety of fish. When I freeze them I freeze them in water to keep fresh longer and they are no where near as watery as the store bought . I just wondered if there is a way they are adding water right into the flesh for weight. I googled it trying to find an answer but came up with nothing.
3:07 pm
January 21, 2011
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marymac, I know there is a reason for it since it isnt normal. I would have thought freezing it in water would make it mushy, so I'm surprised you do it and it is okay. Humm learn something new everyday! :)
3:10 pm
December 1, 2009
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yea, I think it's just another ploy to make us pay more for what we get!! I'll be glad when I can fill up the freezer with what I catch, lol
3:40 pm
September 25, 2009
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I've had this happen too.
What might have happened is that the frozen fish thawed somewhere along the line (like in a truck that was too warm) and then froze again. Thawing and refreezing will make anything turn mushy, but especially fish!
Edited to add: What variety of fish did you have the problem with? Just curious . .
3:42 pm
October 14, 2010
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Marymac & MaryB
My son freezes his fish the same way and it's not mushy. I do believe at times they are weighing the stuff after is has been frozen with water. Some turkeys are the same. They have been pumped full of Sodium and water and I would bet they are weighed after that.
I'm also need to be very concious of pricing so you watch stuff like this.
3:50 pm
December 1, 2009
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AnnieB, it was usually Pollock,Turbo, and Talipai , sp filets, although the last fish I made was cod, but it seemed thinner than usual. All were real water loged.
3:53 pm
January 21, 2011
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Ah ha! I think AnnieB may have stumbled onto something.. least it sounds right to me. lol :)
3:58 pm
September 25, 2009
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Mary, I thought maybe if they were farm-raised fish there might be a reason, like how they were fed, but most of those fish are wild-caught. I'd complain to your market. Maybe they're not handling it properly.
We used to go fishing a lot, but the lake we liked to fish was bought and turned into a sports camp 
so no more fresh caught fish. We do have some good fish markets nearby though, so we can get pretty good fresh fish.
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