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Does Florida have good oysters?

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Florida's top three oyster-producing counties are Franklin, Levy and Wakulla. Along Florida's Gulf Coast, oysters are still harvested in the same way they have been for over a century: from small boats by fishermen using large, long-handled tongs to scoop them up from their beds in the shallow water.

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    Cook in the shell whenever possible, especially when you grill. The shells add a lot of flavor to the meat, and they protect it from quickly overcooking. ... But if you do choose to peel the shrimp before cooking, save the shells and freeze them to make seafood stock for chowders and stews.

  • Does Whole Foods sell frozen shrimp?

    What makes our seafood different? All the fresh and frozen seafood in our Seafood department is sustainable wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed.

  • How large can eels get?

    American eels are 1 foot to 6 feet long, depending on gender. European eels can grow to length of up to 5 feet. The biggest observed conger eels have been around 10 feet long. Moray eels are usually 4 to 5 feet long.

  • What is a blue steel shrimp?

    Blue Steel shrimp are a very unique type of shrimp with a beautiful "steel" blue head and a creamy, sometimes white body. Not to be confused with a Blue Bolt, Blue Steel shrimp are a result of our breeding project that we started as a challenge for ourselves to breed the best Blue Steels available stateside.

  • Can shrimps live with catfish?

    While most fish will prey on dwarf shrimp fry, a heavily planted aquarium can be very helpful in offsetting this predation. ... For example, small or large Amano Shrimp would be fine to keep with small Glass Catfish, but small amano shrimp would not be safe with full-grown 4-6” glass catfish.

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    Remove the tuna and slice it against the grain into half-inch thick slices. After it's cut you'll see that the inside is a beautiful pink color (raw) and and just the edges are browned. That's what you want! Our tuna was sashimi grade and intended for sushi or sashimi, it was pre-cut–which was helpful.

  • Are fish scales edible?

    Fish scales are edible but you run the risk of choking on them. ... As for fish skin, it is edible if it is properly washed and cooked.

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  • How do you prepare and cook clams?

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    1. Discard any clams that remain open when tapped with fingers. Scrub clams with stiff brush under cold running water. ...
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    You probably won't get sick from eating shrimp with veins, but the taste of veined shrimp may be slightly grittier in texture compared with shrimp that's been deveined. You likely won't fall ill from eating fully cooked shrimp sand veins, as any bacteria in them should be destroyed during the cooking process.

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    Rainbowfish make great additions to a community tank. Their sleek, oblong bodies are made for speed, and they constantly make laps back and forth through the aquarium. Many species grow to 3 to 4 inches in length and a small group of these fish can add extraordinary color to your tank.

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