4 Things to Know About Storing Fresh Tuna With a Paper Towel

Keep the fish cold and dry Moisture speeds spoilage, so the goal is to keep tuna as dry as possible while refrigerated.

Pat the tuna dry and wrap it in a fresh paper towel Remove the original wrap, pat the fish completely dry, then loosely wrap it in a new paper towel. Place it on a plate in the coldest part of the fridge, usually the back of the bottom shelf.

Swap the paper towel if it gets damp Check periodically and replace the towel if it becomes wet. This wicks away moisture while letting air circulate, which slows spoilage.

Eat fresh tuna the day you buy it Even with perfect storage, texture and flavor fade fast. If you need to push to day three, cook it and turn it into salad or freeze it instead.