How do you salt and dry cod fish?

Place 2 cups salt in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and place the cod on top, skin-side down. Cover the cod with the remaining 2 1⁄2 cups salt and cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the cod for 48 hours, occasionally draining off excess moisture that pools in the dish.

FAQ

• Which is healthier pollock or cod?

  As far as the nutritional value of pollock, like salmon, tuna and cod, it is a good source of lean protein and low in saturated fat. ... Pollock is as healthy a fish choice as cod and tuna except it is often served fried, which would negate the benefit of eating fish as your protein choice.

• What can I do with leftover spot prawns?

  Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and eat it within a day or two since it is seafood we're talking about here. The prawns are still going to be great the day after, but you do lose a little in the texture department once you get into reheating shellfish.

• How much is a cup of shrimp?

  4 oz. is a standard serving size for protein-based foods; depending on the size grade of your shrimp, this translates to the following approximate shrimp serving sizes: Jumbo (21/25 count per pound): 5-6 shrimp....How many medium shrimp are in a cup?

  	amount, in grams (g)	amount, in ounces (oz)
  1 cup	325 g	11.5 oz
  2 cups	650 g	22.9 oz
  4 cups	1300 g	45.9 oz

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• How do you make shrimp less rubbery?

  But that's one of the reasons shrimp are often overcooked. They cook so quickly—usually in two to three minutes—that they can go from tender to rubbery before you even realize what's happening. The key is to remove them from the heat right when the flesh is uniformly pink, with no brown or greyish-brown spots.

• Why do frozen shrimp taste like chlorine?

  Emeril's site says: If you buy cooked shrimp from the grocery, know this, they likely look pretty because of a preservative chemical that causes the shrimp to be milky white and bright coral but it leaves a heavy chlorine-like taste.

• Can you eat cooked salmon 2 days out of date?

  Is Salmon OK 2 days out of date? But remember that salmon, like a lot of other proteins, usually has a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use foods even after the sell by date has lapsed if they have been stored properly.

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• Can channel catfish kill you?

  Some in North America can inflict a sting that humans notice. Elsewhere in the world, a few catfish species can even kill humans. ... Catfish venom glands are found alongside sharp, bony spines on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins, and these spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened.

• What is the difference between trout and salmon trout?

  When the salmon parr begins to migrate to the sea, usually in March, April, and May, they gradually become more elongated and the fins darken....How do you tell the difference between Salmon and Sea Trout?

  	Salmon	Sea Trout
  Fork of tail	Usually forked	Usually square or convex
  Wrist of tail	Slender	Broader

• Where do catfish go after rain?

  Rain and flooding washes nutrients and food from land into the water. During periods of river flooding, catfish will move to calmer sections of stream where heavy currents and debris won't affect them.

• Can eating raw salmon give you worms?

  These small, whitish, and somewhat flabby worms are common in salmon from some areas of Alaska. ... But there should be caution in consuming raw fish because some species of fish can contain these harmful worms. Eating raw, lightly cured, or insufficiently cooked infected fish can transfer the live worms to humans.

• Is it legal to fillet fish at sea?

  Note: Filleting at sea is allowed. Fillets must have some skin left on, and be consistent in size as that taken from legal size fish.

• Where do you catch crayfish?

  Locations crayfish have been found in Alberta: North Saskatchewan River; Peace River; the trout pond in Lacombe Park; Cardiff pond near Morinville; Heritage Lake; Nose Creek; Rotary Park pond; and other places. Crayfish can be caught close to shore as they usually live under rocks or other structures.

• Can I keep a shrimp alone?

  A. Yes they can live alone but they are better in groups. 49 Q. can cherry shrimp live in a bowl?

• Can you eat zebra mussels?

  Most clams and mussels are edible, but that does not mean they taste good! Many species of fish and ducks eat Zebra Mussels, so they are not harmful in that sense. ... To be safe, it is not recommended to eat Zebra Mussels.

• Why is tilapia bad for you?

  Tilapia contains much less omega-3 than other fish like salmon. Its omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is higher than other fish and may contribute to inflammation in the body.

• What is the proper way to purge crawfish?

  Purging Crawfish:

  1. One thing to remember is that crawfish are also called crawfish mud-bugs.
  2. The cardinal rule is to purge and thoroughly wash the crawfish before boiling them. Pour the sack of live crawfish in a plastic children's pool, large tub, or a large ice chest. ...
  3. Be careful not to let them purge too long.

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• Can all crayfish be eaten?

  Crayfish are eaten all over the world. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. ... Supposedly, straight tail crawfish were dead before the boil and are therefore not safe to eat. There are only 2 species of crawfish that are edible.

• Is an eel a reptile or a fish?

  Species. Are eels related to sea snakes? ... Eels are actually fish (albeit typically longer) and are flatter than snakes. As marine animals and unlike reptiles, eels breathe underwater with their gills and fins, and therefore cannot survive outside of water.

• What color is smoked salmon?

  Smoked Salmon is a saturated, pure, salmon pink-orange with a brick undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent in the kitchen area.

• Which fish is bigger male or female?

  In over 80 per cent of fish species, the females, including those known as 'big old fecund females,' or BOFFS, grow bigger than the males. This long-established fact is difficult to explain with the conventional view of fish spawning being a drain on the 'energy' available for growth.

• Is sockeye salmon the best?

  Sockeye An oilier fish with deep red flesh, sockeye salmon also high in heart-healthy omega-3s but has a stronger flavor and stands up well to grilling. Coho Coho is milder and often lighter in color. Pink and Chum These are smaller fish and most often used for canned or smoked salmon and are good budget choices.