Is pale salmon bad?

Fresh salmon should have a bright pink or orange color to it. If your salmon has a pale, dull color, it is likely spoiled. Your salmon should also have fine white lines running though it, which indicate freshness.

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• Can I eat tuna 2 days in a row while pregnant?

  Yes, but try to limit the amount of tuna you eat during pregnancy. The same applies when you're breastfeeding or trying for a baby. Experts recommend that you eat no more than the following each week: four medium-sized cans of tuna (with a drained weight of 140g, or 5oz, per can) OR.

• How long does it take to hot smoke a trout?

  Slowly let the temperature rise to 200F and hold it between 175F and 200F for at least an hour, and up to 4 hours; I prefer 2 hours. Do not let the temperature get above 225F. If it does, set a tray of ice in the smoker. When your trout are smoked, you can eat them warm or chilled.

• What parts of squid are edible?

  When cutting up your squid, the wings, hood and tentacles are all edible. Discard the beak, quill and guts (the inner part from the eyes upward). It's also best to remove the thin layer of skin from the hood.

• Why do Japanese not eat salmon sushi?

  The Japanese did not traditionally eat raw salmon because locally caught (Pacific) salmon was believed to harbor parasites, and was considered too lean to be served as sushi. ... That salmon has now landed in Japanese restaurants is thanks to a combination of strategic analysis, crazy optimism and smart technology.

• How long does it take to cold smoke fish?

  Cold-smoking is a method of preserving fish where the ambient cooking temperature stays in the range of 68-86°F (20-30°C) for 6-12 hours.

• How much is a serving of shrimp?

  A typical serving of shrimp is 3 ounces. This can be 12 to 20 small shrimp per person, depending on the size.

• How does tide affect fishing?

  Tides and fishing conditions are related because tides cause the movement of water. When there is an increase in current or water movement, fish are more likely to feed and are easier to catch. The water movement causes an associated increase in the activity of various marine organisms.

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• Will Yoyo loaches kill fish?

  I find it strange that yoyos would kill small fish. The yoyos have been in the tank and with the other tetra species for close to 9 months now and during this time, there has been no signs of killings. Its interesting how its happened in the last 2 weeks.

• Does frozen fish taste the same as fresh?

  So, frozen fish can really taste like it was just caught? That's exactly right. A recent study even found that flash frozen seafood rated at the same quality or “significantly” better than store bought “fresh” fish (and many of our members would also agree).

• Is it illegal to release fish into wild?

  Do I need a permit? (Stella T.) Answer: It is not legal to move and plant live finfish in any waters of California. ... Many of the live fish and shellfish found in the local markets are imported into California from other states or countries under an importer's permit.

• What is the best bait to use for catfish at night?

  Buy some worms, crawfish or minnows at the bait shop, or pick up some fresh chicken liver, hot dogs, bacon, cheese or shrimp at the supermarket. Small pieces of the latter five work well on bullheads, channel cats and small blues and flatheads. Commercial dip baits and doughbaits also make great enticements.

• How do you keep fish batter from falling off?

  Seal the plate gently with a length or two of plastic cling wrap. Don't pull it too tight, but make sure that all of the edges are sealed. Place the plate into the refrigerator and let the food sit for at least 60 minutes. This helps the coating to harden a bit, which will keep it on the food.

• How many pieces of shrimp is a serving?

  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. Large (31/35 count per pound): 8-9 shrimp. Medium (41/50 count per pound): 10-11 shrimp.

• Is it okay to marinate salmon overnight?

  How long can you marinate salmon in the refrigerator? If your salmon marinade is acid based, try not to marinate it longer than thirty minutes. ... If you marinate salmon in an acid based marinade for longer than 24 hours, it will begin to break done the fish and make it mushy.

• How many soft shell clams make a pound?

  (Aprox Qty 10-12 per pound)

• Do clams die when pearls are removed?

  Harvesting method: they don't always die at harvest. The shell is open just slightly and the pearl is cut out.

• What is the main ingredient in canned tuna?

  Ingredients: White Tuna, Water, Salt. Pyrophosphate Added. Prime Fillet Very Low Sodium Solid White Albacore in Water (light blue on gold label) – Caught in Atlantic Ocean/Product of Columbia. Ingredients: White Tuna, Water, Salt.

• Do fish bite when wind blows?

  Wind from the west, fish bite the best. The winds from the south blows the bait in their mouth. The wind from the north does not go forth. ... The current often goes with the wind and fish usually like to swim against the current because it's easier for them to maneuver.

• Can overfeeding fish once kill them?

  Unfortunately, overfeeding is not only detrimental to your fish, but also to the overall health and well-being of your aquarium. ... High ammonia and/or nitrite levels can stress and even kill your fish. This problem is even more severe in small aquariums where toxins can reach lethal levels quickly.

• What hooks to use for Kingfish?

  A single chem-sharp offset hook in the 6/0 to 8/0 size range is idea for these fish. Although we have just detailed the effectiveness of fishing with dead baits in certain situations, there is still a place for fishing live baits around these offshore islands and reefs, and that's for targeting the bigger fish.

• Why does fish taste bad?

  When fish have naturally high levels of the amino acid histidine, bacteria turn that amino acid into histamine when it's not properly stored. This is a tricky illness to avoid – contaminated fish may taste peppery, sharp, metallic or bitter, but it may also look and taste completely normal.

• What is the slowest fish and how fast does it go?

  The slowest fish is a dwarf seahorse. A dwarf seahorse swims at about 0.01 mph. There are typically found in the shallow tropical and temperate waters all over the world. In this article, you will find about the slowest fish in the world and their way of living.

• Are worms in oysters?

  Marine Fisheries Many species of marine worms can often be found living on the outer surfaces of oyster shells. Worms are often found inside small calcareous tubes they form on the shell surfaces as well inside the natural crevices of the shells.

• Is rohu fish a bottom feeder?

  Rohu is mainly a bottom and column feeder, preferring plant material including decaying vegetation. The food preferences of rohu thus overlap with other cultured cyprinids less than those of the other IMC.

• Is it OK to eat oysters everyday?

  While this mineral is important for health, consuming too much can be harmful. Though zinc toxicity is most often associated with supplements, eating too many oysters too frequently can lead to negative health effects, such as reduced levels of the minerals copper and iron that zinc competes with for absorption.

• Can you eat canned tuna at room temperature?

  FDA advises avoiding letting tuna sit for more than 2 hours at room temperature. If your temperature exceeds 90 Fahrenheits, do not let the tuna fish sit for more than an hour. When left at a temperature greater than 68 degrees Fahrenheit, tuna starts to harbor bacterial growth.

• How fast is a kingfish?

  Big kings are thought to reach 40 mph on the first sprint when hooked; their speed is improved by a slippery coating they exude when frightened, and by the fact that their fins fold down into grooves on the body, turning them into streamlined torpedoes. Average Size: 4 to 20 pounds.

• Can we farm Hilsa fish?

  Successful captive rearing of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) using natural seed in brackishwater pond to the stage of maturity for the first time by ICAR-CIBA at Kakdwip, West Bengal. ... In spite of huge demand, production of Hilsa is limited to around 72000 metric tons, of which, India produces only 15-20%.

• What temperature should tilapia be cooked at?

  Tilapia thrive in water temperatures between 60-80 degrees F preferring the 80 degree end of the scale; but they are usually raised in temperatures between 72-74 degrees F to better serve the plants. They are also easy to breed; and they grow to maturity faster than most other cultured fish.

• How long can oysters live out of fridge?

  We also try as hard as we can to get our oysters out the door as quickly as possible; generally that's less than 24 hours from when they're pulled out of the water. In the colder months when the oysters are dormant they will keep for two weeks if properly stored. During the summertime, they'll keep for about a week.