Thaw fish in the refrigerator overnight
Keep the fish in its original packaging or place it in a sealed container
Put the fish on a plate or tray to catch any liquid
Thaw fish in cold water for a faster method
Seal the fish in a leak-proof bag before using cold water
Change the cold water every 30 minutes
Cook the fish immediately after cold-water thawing
Use the microwave only if you plan to cook the fish right away
Use the defrost setting in short intervals if microwaving
Do not thaw fish at room temperature
Do not refreeze fish after thawing unless it was thawed in the refrigerator and kept cold