How do u smoke fish?

Preheat smoker and add wood chips to get things going. We suggest letting the wood chips preheat for about 45 minutes. Add fish and let smoke for about 3 hours at 175°F to 200°F.

FAQ

• Are frozen prawns bad?

  Having them in your freezer markedly increases your dinner options — they can enhance dishes such as scampi, paella, fried rice and gumbo. But if your frozen shrimp smells fishy or has freezer burn, it has spoiled and should be discarded.

• What do you soak oysters in?

  Immediately before you're ready to eat, let your oysters sit in a small bowl of icy water for 10 or so minutes.

• How do fish take in oxygen?

  Fish take water into their mouth, passing the gills just behind its head on each side. Dissolved oxygen is absorbed from—and carbon dioxide released to—the water, which is then dispelled. The gills are fairly large, with thousands of small blood vessels, which maximizes the amount of oxygen extracted.

• Is King Mackerel good for you?

  Generally, mackerel are an especially good source of omega-3s and most can be part of a healthy diet. But king mackerel -- especially ones caught in the Pacific Ocean -- are high in mercury. Doctors say young children and women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid them completely.

• Does herring need to be refrigerated?

  It's best to eat the herring within one month of receiving it. It must be refrigerated always. ... I have kept it for about 6 months or longer. It usually doesn't last that long a I buy the big jar.

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• Can frozen fish sticks be deep fried?

  Place frozen fish sticks in a single layer, cook for 10 to 11 minutes. DEEP FRY: Heat oil to 350° F. Fry frozen fish sticks for 3 to 4 minutes until product is golden brown.

• Why does my fresh fish smell fishy?

  Fresh out of the ocean, the scent is of the sea. … The problem, or stink, arises when fish are killed and bacteria and fish enzymes convert TMAO into trimethylamine (TMA), which gives off the characteristic fishy odor. This chemical is especially common in the flesh of cold-water surface-dwelling fish like cod.

• Does cold water kill tilapia?

  Yes, tilapia can survive in cold water; however, growers will have to select the right variety to breed in colder temperatures.

• How do you eat leftover shrimp?

  Here, ten ways to use fresh or leftover grilled shrimp.

  1. Pad Thai. Instead of stir-frying shrimp, add already grilled shrimp to the finished noodle dish before serving.
  2. Soba. ...
  3. Pasta. ...
  4. Fried rice. ...
  5. Grain salad. ...
  6. Bean salad. ...
  7. Tacos. ...
  8. Tortas.

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• How big can Louisiana crawfish get?

  3-6 inches Crawfish are freshwater crustaceans, usually ranging in length from 3-6 inches. Some folks call 'em crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs, but in Louisiana they are simply CRAWFISH, whether they are basin crawfish, spillway crawfish, or pond crawfish.

• Do fish die when they go over Niagara Falls?

  Niagara River expert, Wes Hill, estimates that 90 per cent of fish survive the drop over Niagara Falls. But a waterfall that cascades over rocks, such as Yosemite Falls, will be fatal to all but the smallest fish.

• Does pouch salmon have bones?

  Well, the good news is that you don't have to, Susan – the bones in canned salmon are not just SAFE to eat… they're actually packed with calcium, making them GOOD to eat!

• Can closed oysters be dead?

  Tap the shell. If it closes, that means the oyster is still alive and breathing. A shell that doesn't even close (or an oyster that comes gaping open) means it is D-E-A-D and you should not buy or eat it.

• Can I freeze oysters in the shell?

  Oysters that are still in the shells should only be frozen live. A live oyster will keep its shell tightly closed or will close it when tapped. ... Place oysters and liquor in a plastic container or freezer bag, leaving ½-inch headspace, seal and freeze. Shucked oysters can also be frozen by this method.

• Is there poop on both sides of the shrimp?

  There is no way to get it off because just like us, it exists in some form throughout the body of the shrimp from exoskeleton to nervous system. The top line on the back of the shrimp is an intestine or abdominal artery.It does contain the “poop” or waste of the shrimp.

• Does smoking fish preserve it?

  Smoking is therefore a great option because it not only preserves the fish for several months (through drying and anti-microbial compounds), but it also has a very rich and distinctive taste.

• Is Long John Silver's fish bad for you?

  Laboratory tests released today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest show that Long John Silver's Big Catch meal, when comprised of fried fish, Hushpuppies, and Onion Rings, has an astonishing 33 grams of trans fat—the most powerful promoter of heart disease in the food supply.

• Where can we find eel fish?

  Eels are found mostly at the bottom of rivers and seas. Globally, around 1,000 species of eels have been identified and, in India, their number is about 125. Though many countries like Japan consider it a delicacy, the consumption of eels in India is limited to coastal areas.

• What is the white stuff on frozen shrimp?

  What is the white stuff on frozen shrimp? The ice coating prevents freezer burn to the shrimp, so they'll be juicy when you defrost them rather than dry and hard! If the have freezer burn they'll be a opaque white discolouration on the surface.

• Where do you find milkfish?

  Milkfish are euryhaline, stenothermic fish. They occur and can be cultured in freshwater, brackishwater, and marine waters but only in the tropical and subtropical Indian and Pacific oceans (rare in eastern Pacific from southern California to Peru) where temperature is >20°C.