[header] How to fry fish [title] Select fresh fish. [step] Salt and pepper fish is only lightly battered, so the freshness of the fish really impacts the dish. Select fish filets that are firm, bright in color, free of bruises and spots, and not leaking liquid. 
[substeps] The fish should have a fresh saltwater smell that isn't too " fishy. " if the smell makes you wrinkle your nose, the fish aren't fresh.