How can you tell if smoked mackerel is off?

Smell for a pungent fishy aroma. All fish—raw or cooked—smells like fish. However, refrigerated fish that has started to go bad will have an increasingly fishy smell. If given enough time, this potent fish smell will develop into the putrid smell of rotting meat.

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• Is yellowfin tuna same as ahi?

  In Hawaii, “ahi” refers to two species, the yellowfin tuna and the bigeye tuna. It has a slimmer profile than the bigeye tuna, with distinctive soft dorsal and anal fins and finlets are bright yellow. Smaller yellowfin are also called “shibi” in Hawaii. ...

• What fish will eat river shrimp?

  If you have predatory fish like larger cichlids, channa, puffers, large wild betta, etc. then they are a nutritious food for them and a good bit of fun to chase about. Feeding live River Shrimp is a great way to get any of the larger freshwater or marine fish to feed. The shrimps are safe to feed your fish.

• Is Hilsa the national fish of Sri Lanka?

  Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) or river shad is an anadromous fish species widely distributed in the North Indian Ocean, mainly in the Bay of Bengal (BoB). Hilsa is the national fish of Bangladesh and it contributes 10% of the total fish production of the country, with a market value of $1.74 billion.

• What is the ugliest fish on earth?

  Blobfish The grumpy-looking, gelatinous blobfish has won a public vote to become the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. This gives the fish the unofficial title of world's ugliest animal.

• How many fish can fit in a 6 gallon tank?

  One inch of fish per gallon of water. So you'd be talking six “inches” of fish. The caveat here is that you could not/should not keep one six-inch fish in a six gallon tank. Instead you'd keep 6–10 small community fish in that tank.

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• How much does it cost to catch a bluefin tuna?

  A local bluefin on the east coast will run anywhere between $20 and $40 a pound. You could be paying north of $200 a pound for bluefin from Japan. Narrator: According to Wilcox, tuna from Japan is better than American tuna during the peak winter months.

• Why is smoked haddock dyed?

  Real smoked haddock, as in cold smoked over wood in a smokehut turns yellowy brown by itself. Chemically treated 'smoked' haddock, has no colour to it, the dye is added to try to make it appear more like the 'real' thing.

• What is the most aggressive catfish?

  Certain members of the family Bagridae, specifically the genus Hemibagrus (formerly Mystus) are seriously aggressive and will attack any foreign objects introduced into their aquarium. I have kept several large specimens of Hemibagrus wyckii (Bleeker, 1858), the infamous Crystal-eyed catfish from Thailand.

• Will a shark in a fish tank not grow?

  Never miss a Moment A shark in a fish tank will grow 8 inches, but in the ocean it will grow to 8 feet or more. The shark will never outgrow its environment and the same is true about you. Many times we're around small thinking people so we don't grow. Change your environment and watch your growth.

• Can you eat the head of a prawn?

  Sucking the juice from a prawn head is a real delicacy in many cultures, and a great way to prevent waste. This recipe takes the tradition a step further, by rendering the whole head delicious. You won't find these alternative fries in McDonald's, but that doesn't mean they aren't a treat.

• How do you save a dying zebra fish?

  The Tank isn't Properly Cycled Some will dismiss the possibility that their danios are dying because their aquarium isn't properly cycled. So it is worth mentioning that you can revert your tank to an uncycled state by washing your filter media in water with chlorine.

• Do prawns suffer?

  Most biologists believe that simple invertebrates - animals with no backbones and limited nervous systems- cannot feel pain or experience-suffering. ...

• Is high tide the best time to surf fish?

  Arrive at low tide to scope out the beach and look for exposed structure so you can fish it later when it's submerged. The best time to go surf fishing is (from) two hours before a high tide until an hour after high tide.

• Can you smoke fish on a Weber Q?

  In barbecue, size matters. You want the real thing. And you can have it. As long as you keep things in perspective. You can easily smoke dainty foods: turkey breast, chicken, fish, a pork loin.

• Does vacuum packed smoked salmon need to be refrigerated?

  Does vacuum sealed smoked salmon need to be refrigerated? A. YES! Our smoked salmon needs refrigeration because it is only cooked to 150o F during the smoking process.

• Why is canned tuna so much cheaper than fresh?

  That and with restaurant/sushi tuna, you're paying for the freshness from boat to table, and those costs go up if you're inland. Whereas, for canned tuna, it's easier to get that fresh fish from boat to cannery (likely in a seaport), then it can sit for a long time before it gets to you.

• Do you scale whitefish before smoking?

  Scales on for sure. No need to de-scale when smoking. I find easiest is to whip the fillet off and smoke that, I dont bother taking out any bones, de-skinning or de-scaling.

• Why eating prawns is bad?

  Yes – prawns and shellfish are common allergens. Speak to your GP if you experience any concerning symptoms, such as a tickly throat or cough, sneezing or an itchy tongue after consuming prawns. Less commonly, a severe allergic reaction can occur, known as anaphylaxis.

• What is the best way to reheat cooked salmon?

  Best Way to Reheat Salmon in the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F.
  2. Squeeze half a lemon or rub a tablespoon of olive oil overtop of your salmon.
  3. Fold a piece of baking foil loosely over the salmon.
  4. Place the salmon on a baking tray.
  5. Bake the salmon for 15 minutes.

• Will crayfish kill my shrimp?

  Diet: Crayfish are omnivores; they eat plants, animals, and decaying organisms. They are nocturnal (most active at night) and eat fish, shrimp, water plants, worms, insects, snails, and plankton. Larval crayfish are very tiny; they eat plankton. if its big enough and fast enough it will most definatly eat them.

• Are Spanish mackerel safe to eat?

  Now is the time to enjoy delicious, healthy Spanish Mackerel. Spanish Mackerels have darker meat and are one of the tastiest of the Mackerel family. ... These are the polyunsaturated fatty acids with huge health benefits. They are easily filleted and excellent eating baked, broiled, steamed, smoked, poached, or fried.

• What size fish can you catch on 12lb line?

  What Pound Test You Should Use for Common Fish

  Line Test (In lb's)	Fish Type
  2-4 lb	Panfish, Trout, Bluegill, Small Mouth Bass
  6-12 lb	Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Smaller Salmon
  14-20 lb	Catfish, Stripers, Pike/Musky, Carp
  8-14 lb	Sea Trout, Flounder, Sea Bass

• Is silver carp edible?

  The flesh of the silver carp is quite palatable. I have cooked and eaten silver carp and can testify that when they are promptly cleaned and processed, they taste like any other firm white fish.

• How many ounces of shrimp is a serving?

  How Big is a Standard Shrimp Serving? The FDA lists the serving size for cooked seafood, including shrimp, as 3 ounces.

• What should haddock look like cooked?

  When you start cooking fish it's rather shiny and translucent. When it's done, fish will be opaque. Flake easily with a fork. When fish is finished cooking, it'll flake apart with a fork (more on that next).

• Is mantis shrimp tasty?

  The aggressive mantis shrimp is not easy to eat but its sweet meat is reward enough. Mantis shrimp are fascinating creatures. ... They're also delicious, with sweet, tender meat that, unfortunately, isn't easy to extract from the shell.