When you are buying fish, it is important to make sure your fish smells like the sea, and not, well, like fish. That is one indicator of freshness.



However, after the fish has come home, gone into the fridge, or been frozen and thawed, even your freshly bought fish may start to take on a fishy smell. The solution is easy: A twenty minute soak in a bowl of milk, then pat it dry and that fishy smell is all gone.
If this all sounds a bit bizarre then take a look at the video below and you will get an explanation of why fish smells like fish.