How often should I eat shrimp?

Try to make seafood the main protein food on your plate twice a week. Seafood contains a range of nutrients, including healthy omega-3 fats. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, eating about 8 ounces per week (less for young children) of a variety of seafood may help prevent heart disease.

FAQ

• What happens if you don't defrost fish properly?

  First, the thawed food will probably cook in less time than the still-frozen food. Second, the food texture may be compromised by defrosting, yielding a less appetizing dish. Third, the color of some foods, vegetables in particular, may look dull in comparison to the same food that is cooked without defrosting.

• Can shrimp eggs survive without the mother?

  In some cases, the berried females molt and shed their exoskeleton with the eggs. In both cases, the eggs will not survive. But not this time! It is possible to save the shrimp's eggs.

• What is the largest flathead catfish ever caught?

  Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) Flathead catfish can also grow quite large: the current world record weighed 123 lb 9 oz (Elk City Reservoir, Kansas). The largest flathead catfish ever documented weighed an impressive 139 lb 14 oz and was captured in the Arkansas River in 1982.

• Can mushroom spores kill you?

  Generally no. Mushroom spores are everywhere, so everyone is breathing some all the time. Sensitive people may have allergies associated with these spores. Mushroom growers that come into contact with heavy spore loads - often oyster mushroom growers - may have severe reactions.

• Can fish be freeze-dried?

  You can freeze dry any kind of meat, plus eggs and seafood. When you're ready to serve, just reconstitute them using water.

• What is the biggest fish in the world besides a whale shark?

  Enter Leedsichthys problematicus. The extinct fish—thought to be the largest on record—lived about 165 million years ago in Europe and South America. It grew to at least 16.5 meters in length and might have weighed 45 metric tons, which means it was larger even than today's whale shark.

• Should salmon be medium rare?

  Chefs recommend eating salmon medium or medium rare because it has the best flavor when it's flaky on the outside with a moist middle that melts in your mouth. The new standard for cooking salmon in restaurants is medium.

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• Can you eat smoked oysters right out of the can?

  A: Canned oysters are either fresh or smoked—either way they are cooked and edible right out of the can. However, they are usually used as an ingredient, whether in a dip, a soup or chowder, a stuffing, or a casserole.

• When can you catch Spanish mackerel in South Carolina?

  Spanish mackerel are present in South Carolina waters April – November and migrate during fall to overwintering grounds in south Florida. Fishery availability is typically highest during spring and fall migrations as schools pass close to shore.

• How long does diarrhea from oysters last?

  While most people recover after 1-3 days of these symptoms, the repeated bouts of throwing up can cause dehydration, particularly in children, older people, and people with underlying illnesses.

• Which is better cold smoked or hot smoked salmon?

  The temperature difference results in cold-smoked salmon and a fresher and less smoky flavor, while the hot-smoked version is much smokier. In terms of texture, cold-smoked is more smooth and silky, while hot-smoked salmon is flaky, as if it had been baked.

• Where is the fish stomach?

  As a result, the organ always curves somewhat to the left before curving back to meet the pyloric sphincter. However, lampreys, hagfishes, chimaeras, lungfishes, and some teleost fish have no stomach at all, with the oesophagus opening directly into the intestine.

• Do you rinse fish after brining?

  Submerge fish in brine and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Remove fish, thoroughly rinse and let air-dry in the refrigerator for 1 hour before smoking, grilling, or pan-searing.

• What temperature should battered fish be cooked at?

  375 degrees F Place fish fillets in batter mixture, coat well, and let stand for 15 minutes. Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place fish in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook fish in batches to maintain oil temperature.

• Why fish should not be overcooked?

  Fish that seems tough when you bite into it is probably overcooked. As it moves from done to "overdone," the flesh continues to firm then shrinks, pushing out moisture, which evaporates and leaves the fish dry and chewy. Fresh fish needs little embellishment, for its flavor is as fragile as its flesh.

• How do you cook a frozen stuffed clam?

  Cooking instructions: Keep frozen until ready to use, cook to an internal temperature of 165°F. Conventional oven: Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove shells from tray and place in a single layer on an oven sheet pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

• Are my shrimp hiding or dead?

  If your shrimps are dead or hiding, you may find out by searching your tank plants, moss, or intake valves. Younger shrimp use foliage to hide from predators, and often shrimp will hide when they are ready to molt. ... Often your shrimp will find ways to conceal themselves due to molting or stress.

• What is the best fish for weight loss?

  Here are seven healthy fish to add to your weight loss menu ASAP:

  • Salmon (wild and farmed) If you want to get more omega-3s in your diet, salmon's your fish. ...
  • Tuna (Albacore and Light) Another omega-3-rich fish is albacore tuna. ...
  • Halibut. ...
  • Mackerel (Atlantic and Spanish) ...
  • Cod. ...
  • Trout. ...
  • Mahi Mahi. ...
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• Do shrimp change color when they die?

  Yes most dead things do look paler in death than they do when alive, but I've never seen a species that looses ALL it's color before when there isn't an obvious illness at work.

• How did my crayfish get pregnant?

  Crawfish eggs are typically laid and fertilised in the burrow where they become attached to the swimmerets on the underside of the female's tail. The hatching period depends on temperature and usually takes about 3 weeks.

• How much does red salmon cost?

  As a rough estimate, sockeye salmon might cost somewhere between $15-$30 per pound—or even more for small orders with higher delivery costs.

• Does pickled herring need to be cooked?

  2 Answers. No, it is not. Traditionally it is first cured with salt to reduce the water content of the meat, then placed in a vinegar-based brine. Recipes vary a bit, but for classic Bismarckhering 14% salt and 7% acetic acid are used.

• Is it bad to fish in rough water?

  The best part is when water is rough, the fish won't see your hooks and leaders, and they won't get as easily spooked. ... Fishing in shallow flats without a spinner or crankbait, might not get you far, since the fish will be very aggressive during bad weather and windy conditions.

• Is tuna healthier in oil or brine?

  From a macronutrient point of view, there isn't a great deal of difference in the amount of protein or fats when comparing canned tuna in brine to fresh tuna. Fresh tuna is naturally higher in protein and also has a few more calories.