Is it OK to eat the tail of fried shrimp?

Yes, you can eat shrimp tails and they are edible, but are not meant to be eaten. They are kept on mostly for flavor and presentation purposes, not necessarily to be eaten. It's much like the cartilage on chicken bones – some people love it, some pick the meat off it and don't touch it.

FAQ

• What do fish do during spawn?

  Marine animals, and particularly bony fish, commonly reproduce by broadcast spawning. This is an external method of reproduction where the female releases many unfertilised eggs into the water. At the same time, a male or many males release a lot of sperm into the water which fertilises some of these eggs.

• Would a squid eat a human?

  Giant or colossal squid. The most common question that arises about giant squid is whether these huge animals attack humans or pose a threat to ships. ... There is no doubt, however, that a smaller ship or boat can occasionally be attacked by such a giant.

• Can red swamp crayfish be eaten?

  Their flavor is similar, but crayfish meat is sweeter and more tender than lobster. They are opportunists when it comes to eating meat, so bait your traps with fish or chicken and you'll be sure to attract dinner.

• Is Costco shrimp from China?

  Costco purchases shrimp from Thailand-based company Charoen Pokphand (CP) Foods, the biggest shrimp farmer in the world.

• Does lime juice cook raw fish?

  Bottled lemon and lime juice are safe to use for ceviche. The acids in them will "cook" the fish.

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• Can you eat bluefish skin?

  Bluefish has a rich, full flavor and coarse, moist meat with edible skin. The larger the fish, the more pronounced the taste. Cooking Tips: Plan to cook bluefish within a day of purchase.

• Are Catfish good for small ponds?

  Catfish are well suited for pond life. They have little effect on the predator-prey relationship in freshwater environments compared to predators like bass or prey like bluegills. Plus, they make for good fishing.

• How do you remove stones from fish?

  Bring the fish's mouth to the surface once you have it aligned with the hole (a good hole will have the fish naturally pushing their mouth up against it). Now have your friend with the tweezer gently put the tweezer into the fishes mouth and try to pull the rock out. If the rock is stuck do not force it.

• Is Captain D's fish real fish?

  Captain D's has a mix of fresh and frozen fish, and Henderson vouches for the quality of all the fish, much of it wild cod from Alaska. ... Captain D's also uses farmed catfish from Alabama and Mississippi, and farm-raised tilapia, white fish and salmon.

• Do clams feel pain when you open them?

  Do Clams Feel Pain? ... Vegans and most vegetarians will say no, because clams are still animals and might feel pain. It's better to be on the safe side. Still, some vegetarians are okay with eating clams, saying that they likely don't experience pain (or very little if any).

• Can you smoke any salmon?

  Any salmonid fish will work with this recipe. I've done it with king salmon, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, dolly varden, plus kokanee, steelhead and Lahontan trout. ... I prefer to smoke salmon with its skin on, but I've done it with skinless pieces and it works fine.

• What is the biggest fish in the world that is not a shark?

  The first non-shark on the World Atlas's list of the largest fish living today is a species of ray called Manta birostris, known less Latin-ly as the giant ocean manta ray. The giant manta ray can extend 23 feet and weigh three tons. The Florida Museum mentions that in a few cases their wingspan approached 30 feet.

• Why is drag important in fishing?

  Basically, the drag is used to help fight or tame the fish without breaking off and without fighting the fish beyond exhaustion. With that said, drag settings can range from light to cranked down depending on fish species, tippet, type of water, action of rod, etc.

• How do you heat up already cooked frozen shrimp?

  You can reheat your shrimp in the microwave, skillet or steamer. For microwave cooking, place your shrimp in a microwave-safe dish; then cover it and cook for one to two minutes.

• Where do you find crawfish?

  Crawfish can be found wherever there is shallow, slow-moving freshwater like lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams. They like to hang out at the bottom, covered by rocks and plants, and eat whatever ends up around them like little fish or nearby vegetation.

• What is the English name for Shawa fish?

  Herring Shawa fish Herring or sardine.

• What is a good rod and reel for salmon fishing?

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• Do freshwater shrimp play dead?

  A shrimp that plays dead would be quickly eaten in the wild. When molting, they can be stuck on their sides for hours to over a day, it would seem from previous threads on this site. Touching them with a net won't help - they seem stuck and can't move much during this part of the molting process.

• Is it a vein or 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.

• What causes fish to die in a lake?

  Prolonged cloudy weather, drought conditions, overcrowded fish populations, excessive algal or other plant growths, and high water temperatures are the most common factors that combine to cause fish kills.

• Can catfish live in shallow ponds?

  Channel catfish, the most common type stocked for sport fishing, thrives in shallow waters like your pond or lake.