How long does fried fish last in the fridge

We’ve all heard stories about dodgy fish causing people to be ill for ages. So it comes as no surprise that people are very cautious and against storing cooked fish. Thankfully, cooked fish is a lot safer than the raw alternative and is also surprisingly easy to store.

Table of Contents

• Storing Cooked Fish
  • Storing Cooked Fish at Room Temperature
  • Storing Cooked Fish in the Fridge
  • Storing Cooked Fish in the Freezer
• Shelf Life Table
  • How Long Does Fresh Fish Last in the Fridge?
• How to tell When Cooked Fish is Bad
• FAQs on Storing Cooked Fish

Storing Cooked Fish

Storing fish has always been looked at with caution due to the risk of fish being poisonous when spoiled. Cooked fish is a lot easier to store and can be done so with confidence knowing that as long as you don’t cook it stored for too long, it will be perfectly safe to eat.

(For further information about fish you can eat, our articles “can you eat saltwater catfish?” and “can you eat starfish” have all the information you could need.

Storing Cooked Fish at Room Temperature

Storing any food at room temperature can be dangerous. Room temp is such an ideal climate for bacteria to breed.

Cooked fish should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

The rate of bacterial growth suggests that after two hours, the food will have enough bacteria on it to be considered unsafe to eat.

Storing Cooked Fish in the Fridge

Food storage in the fridge does not completely stop the bacteria from growing. However, it does slow it down significantly.

Storing cooked fish in the fridge will give you up to 5 days to eat it before it goes bad. Anything after these 5 days is considered to be harmful and it is recommended that you throw the fish away.

Storing Cooked Fish in the Freezer

Cooked fish can be stored in the freezer to get the longest shelf life out of it. The fish will stay fine for up to 3 months, at this point it is recommended against eating it.

If you thaw the fish and do not eat it all, it is recommended you do not refreeze the fish. Take salmon for example, and we have a blog post talking about refreezing thawed salmon. This will lead to a serious decline in quality and will also promote bacterial growth.

It is recommended that when you are freezing food, you should cut it into portions so you can thaw only what you need at any time instead of thawing the entire bit of fish.

Shelf Life Table

How Long Does Fresh Fish Last in the Fridge?

Fresh fish has generally the same shelf life as cooked fish, although it will have a more noticeable decrease in quality. Fresh fish should be refrigerated at all times except when it is being cooked so that it can retain its high quality and freshness.

How to tell When Cooked Fish is Bad

The best way to tell if fish has gone bad is to smell it. While it naturally smells bad, once fish has spoiled the smell will be significantly worse and will be a lot more noticeable.

If your sense of smell is not the best, inspect the fish and look for any discoloration or mold. A texture will also change so if your fish feels weird that can also be a sign that it is gone off.

FAQs on Storing Cooked Fish

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