Do you cut salmon before cooking?

When cooking fish that will be served hot, we recommend portioning before you cook. This way, you'll avoid the difficulty of slicing the fish when it's hot and fragile. When cooking fish that will be served chilled, such as for our Salmon 104 °F dish, it's better to do the final portioning after cooking and chilling.

FAQ

• How do you tell the difference between a male and female tilapia?

  Male tilapia have a tapered shape below the anus, whereas the female have a more rounded shape with a triangular indentation in the center. Male tilapia have a tapered shape below the anus, whereas the female have a more rounded shape with a triangular indentation in the center.

• Is brown ahi tuna bad?

  Tuna in cans is already a beige to brown color. Watch for dark brown discoloration around the bone, in tuna steaks. Dark brown, black or green colors -- in fresh or canned tuna -- let you know that the tuna is unsafe to eat.

• Is tuna sushi supposed to taste fishy?

  It's firm, not chewy, and has virtually no 'fishy' taste; it is much closer to a perfectly cooked piece of steak. There are three general kinds of tuna served at most sushi bars: Maguro (on the right, above) is the most common, least fatty, firmest, and least expensive cut of tuna, taken from the top/back of the fish.

• What does a bad oyster look like?

  Bad oysters are dry and withered with a cloudy appearance. Contaminated oysters tend to be grey, brown, black or pink in color. ... Healthy oysters smell fresh and mild. Bad oysters have a strong, offensive or pungent fishy smell.

• Is fried fish bad for high cholesterol?

  When it comes to lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as “bad” cholesterol, the evidence simply isn't there. In fact, fish oil can actually increase LDL levels for some people according to a 2013 literature review.

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• Why are there no fish in Grand Canyon?

  The wild Colorado River presented fish with a challenging and variable aquatic habitat: very large spring floods, near-freezing winter temperatures, warm summer temperatures, and a heavy silt load. As a result, only eight fish species were native to Grand Canyon.

• What color should shrimp eggs be?

  The eggs are green or yellow, depending on the color of the saddle. They turn darker and darker until the young shrimp hatch after about three weeks. As the eggs near the end stages of growth, tiny dark eye spots of the developing shrimp within can be observed.

• Can you get sick from razor clams?

  Usually, the clam's not poisonous: Humans and wildlife both enjoy its “particularly delicious” flesh. But under certain conditions, the clam's flesh harbors domoic acid, causing diarrhea, amnesia, and even death. The conditions that turn this savory clam toxic are becoming more widespread—and we humans are to blame.

• Is it safe to dehydrate salmon?

  Using a dehydrator is the easiest way to cook salmon jerky. But it is possible to dehydrate salmon even without using a dehydrator.

• How do you serve smoked clams?

  This very delicious, very special item should be served at room temperature (on buttered toast, or any dish where fish roe/caviar is used) or folded into dishes at the end of their cooking time (pasta, scrambled eggs). Smoked oysters can be eaten warmed or at room temperature.

• How do you cook frozen chopped clams?

  In a deep fry pan, heat olive oil, add clam juice and reduce to a half cup. Add garlic and herbs, cook briefly until garlic is soft. Add chopped partially frozen clams and cook until clams are no longer transparent, but soft cooked, a few minutes only. Too long and they get rubbery.

• Do you need to thaw salmon before smoking?

  Unfortunately, fish doesn't keep very well when frozen. ... Surprisingly to some, fresh frozen fish lend themselves particularly well to the smoking process; you see, freezing causes cell tissue to burst, so fish that have been frozen take on the flavor of the brine ingredients and smoke better.

• Will fried fish hurt dogs?

  Although fried fish is usually completely cooked and less likely to transmit parasites or bacteria when consumed, there is still an increased risk that your dog will experience gastrointestinal issues like vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis from the heavy oils, butter, and seasonings typically used in the cooking ...

• What can I add to fish to make it taste better?

  There are many ways to enhance its flavor, however, with fresh herbs like thyme or tarragon, or a marinade of soy sauce, spices and ginger. In the winter, a freshwater fish like whitefish is good seasoned with mustard, lemon and garlic and baked in the oven.

• What happens if you eat fish with worms?

  Worm parasites only cause health problems when inadequately prepared fish are eaten (proper freezing and normal cooking kill the worms). The worms are not passed from person to person. Swallowing a live parasitic worm may not cause any illness if it passes through the intestine and is excreted.

• How do you devein shrimp without cutting it?

  Insert a bamboo skewer in the second soft spot in the hard shell on back. Tilt to pick up vein, and slowly pull out and downward (toward tail). Then gently pull upward (toward head). The vein tends to snap at the skewer if you pull forcefully.

• Who has the most expensive boat on Wicked Tuna?

  The most expensive boat on the series is the Hot Tuna, a 48' Dixon Series 60 Detroit that costs $300,000. After that, the PinWheel, a 45' Provincial Boat Builder, set crews back $280,000. The Hot Tuna is captained by TJ Ott, while the PinWheel is helmed by Tyler McLaughlin.

• What does it mean when one fish chases another?

  Fish chase each other for a variety of reasons, such as defending their territory, establishing dominance, competing for food, and mating. Even fish that are typically docile fish may chase others because of constant stress. This could be due to incompatible tank mates, poor water conditions, or an overcrowded tank.

• Can you reheat leftover fried shrimp?

  So, you can certainly refry your leftover fried shrimp to reheat it! All you have to do is heat some vegetable oil and add your shrimp carefully into the pan. Make sure you are only frying it for about 30 to 50 seconds on each side so as to not overcook it.

• Why does catfish taste fishy?

  Bleeding your fish removes blood from the meat. Bleeding fish carries fishy taste out of your catfish. Fish bleeding is not as common here in the south. People either throw their catfish on ice or keep them alive until ready to clean.

• Can I eat salmon that's been in the fridge for 2 days?

  Salmon and other fish and seafood do not keep for very long — at most, fresh, raw salmon will last two days in your refrigerator. To be safe, if you buy fresh salmon, plan to cook it the same night. Frozen fish should be thawed and cooked the same day.

• What is Raspberry Point oysters?

  Raspberry Point oysters are a 3”-3 ½” east coast variety grown far to the north. Their flavor is salty, clean & particularly sweet, with the characteristic muskiness of Atlantic oysters. They're renowned for their particularly clean finish.