Is it necessary to remove the vein from shrimp?

The "white vein" on the inner crescent side of the shrimp is the blood vessel. It's white, rather than red, because the blood of shrimp is clear. There's no food-safety reason to remove this one, but you can if it seems more appetizing to you.

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• What does oyster shells do to soil?

  Shells Help Soils and Crops Because oyster shells have high amounts of calcium, they can help balance your soil pH levels. Shells also strengthen plant cell walls, improve nitrate uptake, and can help form enzymes in your soil.

• Can you get sick from eating a bad oyster?

  You can get very sick from eating raw oysters. Most Vibrio infections from oysters result in only diarrhea and vomiting. However, some infections, such as those caused by Vibrio vulnificus, can cause more severe illness, including bloodstream infections and severe blistering skin lesions.

• Can you get food poisoning from defrosted prawns?

  When you refreeze thawed prawns, the process breaks down cells, takes away the moisture, and changes the integrity of the protein. Another reason is that thawed food develops bacteria faster than fresh, which can lead to an increased incidence of food poisoning.

• What freshwater fish are good smoked?

  Smoke 'em if you got 'em Oily fish are ideal for smoking, and my favorites include bluefish, mackerel, bonito, rainbow trout and salmon. (I recently made a batch with fresh lake trout and it was phenomenal.) Always leave the skin on, as it will help prevent the fillets from sticking to the grates.

• Will a betta eat ghost shrimp eggs?

  The shrimps are carrying firtilised eggs, they may have babies but the betta will probably eat them, unless as someone noted - u have enough plants and Hiding spots.

• Why is it OK to eat tuna raw?

  Raw tuna is generally safe when properly handled and frozen to eliminate parasites. Tuna is highly nutritious, but due to high mercury levels in certain species, it's best to eat raw tuna in moderation.

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• What is the best way to freeze salmon?

  Place fresh salmon portions in a milk carton (or heavy duty freezer bag), fill with water, seal so the container is air-tight, and then freeze. Freeze fish as quickly as possible by placing fish portions (ie. steaks, fillets) on a cookie sheet, cover with wax paper or foil, and place in freezer.

• Is farm raised steelhead bad?

  According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, steelhead trout farmed in the United States is one of the healthiest types of seafood that you can eat.

• Should you Drain tuna oil?

  Canned tuna is safe to eat straight out of the can. However, you can choose to drain it first to reduce the amount of calories (for oil-packed tuna) or sodium (for brined tuna) per serving.

• Are mackerel sustainable?

  Handline-caught mackerel Mackerel is such a fantastic UK fish and when it's 'handline-caught', it's at its most sustainable. This fishing method is low impact, primarily used by small, under 10 metre boats; it doesn't impact the seabed nor is there a significant problem with bycatch.

• Is tilapia the cheapest fish?

  The bottom line Tilapia is an inexpensive, commonly consumed fish that is farmed all over the world. It is a lean source of protein that is also high in several vitamins and minerals, such as selenium, vitamin B12, niacin and potassium.

• Can fish die if the water is too cold?

  If the water temperature in your tank gets higher than 90°F(32°C), your fish may be in danger of dying. Their inability to get sufficient oxygen from the water they live in causes death by suffocation. When the water in a fish tank is too cold, your fish will minimize their movement and may even appear catatonic.

• How do you smoke Alaskan pollock?

  Salt pollock filets with kosher salt; let stand for about 30 minutes. Set the smoker at 250 F and hot smoke the fish for 30 minutes. Peel off the fish skin and reserve the flesh.

• What type of fish has no backbone?

  Hagfish Lancelets, lampreys and hagfish Lancelets are small, transparent animals that live in the sand. They do not have a backbone, but they are supported by a jelly-like rod. Lampreys look like eels.

• Can you freeze tinned mackerel?

  To further extend the shelf life of opened canned mackerel, freeze it: to freeze canned mackerel, place inside covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. ... The freezer time shown is for best quality only – canned mackerel that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

• What is the best canned clams?

  Best Canned Clams

  Best Canned Clams	Rating
  1. Bar Harbor Chopped Clams	99%
  2. Cento Whole Baby Clams	96%
  3. Chicken of the Sea Whole Baby Clams	92%
  4. Crown Prince Natural Boiled Baby Clams	89%

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• What is the fish in the stinky fish challenge?

  Swedish Surstromming The "Stinky fish" referred to in the challenge is actually the dish Swedish Surstromming, which has gained notoriety as being the world's smelliest fish.

• What kind of water do herring live in?

  Herring are forage fish, mostly belonging to the family Clupeidae. Herring often move in large schools around fishing banks and near the coast, found particularly in shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, including the Baltic Sea, as well as off the west coast of South America.

• How common is it to find a pearl in a clam?

  So, What Are the Odds of Finding a Pearl? Roughly speaking, with all the factors stacked against you, the odds of finding a pearl are not in your favor: about 1 in 12,000.

• Does fish dip freeze well?

  Puree until smooth. Serve immediately with crackers, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this dip for up to 3 months. Just thaw and serve chilled!

• What kind of fish does not have bones?

  Cartilaginous fish (Chondricthyes), like sharks, skates and rays do not have bones. Even their tooth and spine is made up of cartilage. great examples are great white and tiger sharks, largetooth sawfish, giant freshwater stingray, giant manta ray, megalodon.

• Is that really poop in shrimp?

  The dark line that runs down the back of the shrimp isn't really a vein. It's an intestinal track, brown or blackish in color, and is the body waste, aka poop. It is also a filter for sand or grit.

• How fast do prawns reproduce?

  The female carries the fertilized eggs with her until they hatch; the time may vary, but is generally less than three weeks. A large female may lay up to 100,000 eggs. From these eggs hatch zoeae, the first larval stage of crustaceans.

• Can you eat medium rare ahi tuna?

  The finest tuna is reserved for eating raw, as in sushi or sashimi. If you are cooking fresh tuna at home, it should ideally be cooked medium-rare, seared very quickly over high heat, preferably on a grill. If you cannot handle medium-rare tuna, at least do not overcook it.