Can I eat out of date tinned mackerel?

Yes, provided it is properly stored and the can is undamaged - commercially packaged mackerel will typically carry a "Best By," "Best if Used By," "Best Before", or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the canned mackerel will remain at peak quality.

FAQ

• What is the best wood for smoking fish?

  Alder Wood Chips: Alder is probably the best wood chips for fish. Alder smoke has an earthy sweet aroma and flavor and is perfect for smoking salmon and other fish, even for smoking shrimp. The best wood chips for smoking fish would be alder and applewood chips in a 50/50 blend.

• Why can't you cook frozen prawns?

  Frozen prawns should not be cooked without thawing, because this leads to them becoming overcooked. This is again important to make sure your prawns are soft, juicy and well cooked. Is it safe to refreeze prawns?

• Are barbs good with shrimp?

  Shrimp Compatible with Tiger Barbs If they're small enough, tiger barbs will eat them since they enjoy eating invertebrates. If the shrimp are larger, tiger barbs may not eat them, but they'll make sure to pester and pick at them, which may weaken your shrimp and they may still end up dying.

• Do you grill fish on high heat?

  Another constant when it comes to grilling fish is the temperature. Whether skin is on or off, the temperature should be at a medium to high heat, depending on the recipe, around 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. Now that your grill is preheated, you're almost ready to start grilling your fish.

• What makes a blue crayfish blue?

  Buster Blue. Buster Blue, a rare blue lobster, was caught in 2009 by Captain Pete Begley. The lobster's blue coloration is a result of a genetic defect that causes the lobster to produce more of a certain protein than normal. Blue lobsters occur about one in every two million lobsters.

• How can I make my fish more tender?

  To poach fish, fillets are placed into warm liquid, usually oil or a broth, and slowly simmered until flaky and tender. Use a flavorful oil to highlight the fish-olive oil works best! Simmer over low to moderate heat for around 20 minutes. To check for doneness, use a small knife.

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• Why do my catfish keep dying?

  10 Reasons Fish Die in a Tank Stress: Stress is the number-one killer of aquarium fish. Lack of Tank Preparation: Failure to cycle a new tank can cause problems. ... Poor Water Conditions: When the water goes bad, fish start to die. Overfeeding: This one is easy to get wrong, but so important to get right.

• What type of fish is bony?

  Bony Fish

  • Atlantic Porkfish.
  • Atlantic Spadefish.
  • Balloonfish.
  • Barracudas.
  • Blue Tang.
  • Bluestriped Grunt.
  • Cichlids.
  • Crevalle Jack.

• Can you float fish?

  Fish do not always feed on the bottom. For different reasons at different times of the year, fish can be near the surface or in mid-water. A float can be used to set the bait at a particular depth, not just on the bottom. ... There are many ways to control and offer a bait when float fishing.

• What do bubbles mean when fishing?

  These gas pockets result from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter. Any disturbance in the substrate of the water (such as fish or water movement) can cause the pockets to expel its gas content, which bubbles up to the surface. ... This often makes the angler think a fish is responsible for the bubbles when it's not.

• Where do fish go during drought?

  Large, mobile fish such as trout or salmon may anticipate drought as water levels begin to dwindle, and leave for large lakes or seas. If they're unable to complete the journey before parts of the river dry up, the fish can get stuck in remnant pools and become disconnected from their spawning or feeding areas.

• Does freezing ahi tuna kill parasites?

  Ironically, freezing is usually considered a way to make sushi safer, because it kills any parasitic worms living in the raw fish flesh.

• What causes dead fish?

  Severe fish kills occur when several contributory factors occur simultaneously. Prolonged cloudy weather, drought conditions, overcrowded fish populations, excessive algal or other plant growths, and high water temperatures are the most common factors that combine to cause fish kills.

• Do male or female tilapia grow faster?

  Tilapia growth in mono-sex culture This involves purchasing and growing an all-male batch of tilapia fingerlings, which are proven to grow faster than female fingerlings.

• Does Louisiana crawfish seasoning have MSG?

  No MSG. To a large pot, add enough water to cover seafood, 4 tbsp. salt and 1 bag of Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil.

• Why does hitting a squid kill it?

  Because it's the lateral rotation of your head that causes you to be knocked out. Hitting the chin gives you leverage to cause this rotation, ie creates a 'moment arm', or 'lever', between the chin and pivot point, allowing you to create the required rotation/head movement (brain movement actually).

• Where is Kirkland tilapia farmed?

  Costco brand (Kirkland Signature) farm-raised tilapia loins (2.5 pound bag) are sourced from Regal Springs, Indonesia- or Honduras-produced tilapia (The Costco Connection 2011).

• Can I make my own chicken grit?

  What Is Chicken Grit Made Of? Oyster shell grit is typically made from oyster shells, but you can also make your own grit by grinding up baked eggshells. Flint grit is made from flint or granite milled into very small pieces. Some grit is designed for chicks under the age of 8 weeks.

• Why overcooking is the most common mistake in the preparation of fish?

  Because fish has very little connective tissue and fat, it is quite delicate when cooked. The benefit is that fish cooks quickly, but the drawback is that it's easy to overcook. To determine how long to cook fish, use the rough rule of about 10 minutes per inch of thickness at medium heat.

• Can you eat Spanish Mackerel raw?

  Spanish mackerel also can be eaten raw in sushi or sashimi, or marinated in lemon or lime juice with chiles and salt for ceviche. And it's wonderful smoked, says Chef Dewey, who likes to stuff the fish with fresh herbs and roast it after drizzling it with melted butter and a dusting of paprika.

• What happens if you refreeze thawed shrimp?

  If raw or cooked food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking or heating, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. After cooking raw foods that were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

• How long is bluefin tuna good for?

  2. Atlantic bluefin tuna can live for 35 years, possibly longer.

• How do you dispose of fish guts at home?

  The most recommended way to dispose of fish guts would be to pack them out and dispose of them in the trash with your regular household waste. Keep in mind that in small quantities, this fish waste is usually eaten by scavenging fish and other aquatic wildlife and generally is not a problem.

• What fish are found in small creeks?

  Best known are salmon and rainbow trout and their seagoing equivalent, steelhead (Onchorhynchus mykiss). Our creeks also may have had runs of longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), small seagoing fish that spawn in fresh water.