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Fish isdelicious and nutritious, but cooking can make the entire house smell.
Some DIY techniques help eliminate or improve the fishy smells from cooking some of yourfavorite at-home seafood meals.
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If you’re overwhelmed by a foul or fishy smell when removing it fromits packaging, toss it immediately.
A repulsive odor means the fish isn’t fresh and could be unsafe to eat.
As a general rule, fish shouldn’t smell until prepared.
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If weather permits, open a window or try a fan.
Frying fish is generally going to be pretty stinky while baking in parchment or foil can minimizelingering smells.
Mix 3 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
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Boil for several minutes.
Use Spices
There are several other odor-eliminating suggestions to try.
In addition to vinegar, simmer spices to rid your kitchen of those unwanted lingering smells.
Try spices like ground ginger and cinnamon sticks.
Simmer these in water for at least 15 minutes.
Use Lemons
Anotherpopular smell-neutralizeris lemon.
Try something with a pleasant scent, such as lemon or lavender, but avoid ultra-fragrant candles.
This can replace the fishy smell with something newand much more pleasant.
Selecting And Serving Fresh And Frozen Seafood Safely.
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