Chuck Hughes on how to choose the best fish

Common sense is really the way to go with fish. Here's what to consider:

1. Trust your fishmonger Go to someone who's working with sustainable product. Do some research and ask questions — you've got to make your fishmonger accountable.

2. Give it a sniff If it smells like bad fish, that's a bad sign.

3. Look at the eyes You want beautifully clear eyes.

4. Feel the texture If it's slimy or sticky or goopy, it's not fresh. Look for bright gills too.

5. Buy the whole fish if you can You get more mileage out of it that way, and if you cook it on a bone you get a lot more flavour too. For some of our favourite fish recipes, click here.