How is the frozen fish at WF?

[Anonymous]

The frozen, uncooked fillets and steaks, not the defrosted stuff in the fish case. Are any types particularly good or bad?

[Anonymous]

A while back I bought some kind of frozen tuna with some sort of sauce and it was so disgusting I threw it out.

Very disappointing - I was hoping it would be a useful alternative to their excellent but expensive fresh fish.

[Anonymous]

Most of their fresh fish was previously frozen. I've had their whites and salmon (filets) with good success. I don't eat tuna or swordfish so can't comment on them. I usually thaw during the day in the fridge or quick thaw in water.

The key is getting the filets really dry before seasoning, adding panko, or just cooking however (pan-fry, bake, broil.)

I still think the WF stuff is too expensive - Trader Joe's is usually a better deal for same quality.

[Anonymous]

I've had the frozen flounder, and it was pretty good. But I made them baked with a panko breading and parmesan crust on top, so anything baked with that kind of breading is going to be good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of their fresh fish was previously frozen.

This is totally true - Almost all fish is frozen for transport and then defrosted by stores for sale. I was told by the fish mongers that the same fish sold frozen in the packages at Whole foods is defrosted and sold at the fish counter. I regularly buy the Whole Foods frozen farmed and wild caught salmon, and it is excellent. For me, the key is defrosting the fish gently in frequently changed cool water.

Anonymous wrote: I still think the WF stuff is too expensive - Trader Joe's is usually a better deal for same quality.

I have not found this to be true. I buy a lot of things at Trader Joes, but I don't like their fish. I don't think that they are as careful about keeping the fish hard frozen, so it often tastes unpleasantly "fishy" to me after defrosting. I have tried several different types, but none has been very good. Maybe I am overly picky or am defrosting it wrong.