Is there such a fish as a kipper?

What are kippers? A kipper is a fat herring (caught in season) that has been split through the back, gutted, opened flat, salted or brined to reduce its water content and then cold smoked. This is a process that cures and dries the fish while imparting a smoky flavour, without exposing it to heat.

FAQ

• Do you have to devein the top and bottom of shrimp?

  There is no real food safety reason to remove this one (I don't) but you may do so if it bothers you. The main “vein” is the one which runs along the top of the body. This is the is the alimentary canal, or the “sand vein,” and is where the body wastes such as sand pass through the shrimp.

• Why do dead clams not open?

  It's alive. Or if an oyster, clam or mussel doesn't open when it's cooked, sometimes it's dead — killed in the cooking process — but the muscle is just so joined to the shell that it's not letting go.”

• Is herring related to mackerel?

  Meet the mackerel family Pelagic fish come in a variety of sizes – from small species, such as herring and sardines, to large predator species, such as the southern bluefin tuna and oceanic sharks.

• How long do fish in a tank live?

  Siamese fighting fish: 2 – 5 years Koi: 25 – 35 yearsOscar: 10 – 20 years Aquarium fish/Lifespan

• Where do you find milkfish?

  Milkfish are euryhaline, stenothermic fish. They occur and can be cultured in freshwater, brackishwater, and marine waters but only in the tropical and subtropical Indian and Pacific oceans (rare in eastern Pacific from southern California to Peru) where temperature is >20°C.

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• Can Oscars and crayfish live together?

  Oscars naturally eat crustaceans. Crayfish are one of the few live foods I will treat my oscars to. So in short, yes, your oscar would love him!

• Which fish is salty?

  Many kinds of fish live in the salty water of the oceans. A fish's kidney keeps the proper balance of salt in its body. Popular saltwater fish are bluefish, cod, flounder, striped bass (also found in freshwater), sea trout, tarpon, tuna, halibut, rockfish, sea perch, lingcod, and yellowtail.

• What does vinegar do to shrimp?

  The sharp, clean flavor of vinegar pairs well with the mild, slightly sweet flavor of shrimp. This makes it a suitable acidic ingredient for marinating shrimp. Simply pair the vinegar of your choosing with your favorite oil and herbs.

• Which fish is not a bottom feeder?

  Farmed Tilapia, on the other hand, usually eat a carefully balanced plant-based diet, which may be supplemented with fish oils to give them extra Omega-3 fatty acids. Their food floats on the top of the water, so they come up to the surface to get it—no “bottom feeding” involved.

• What is ASA fish?

  Eja Osan is known to be one of Nigeria's most expensive type of fish, It is called dansarki in hausa and azu asa in igbo. It is not cultivated artificially, instead it is harvested from water where it grows naturally.

• How long do raw tiger prawns take to cook?

  About 10 minutes It takes about 10 minutes to cook these tiger prawns, so of course, the steps will be pretty straightforward.

• How do you pick fresh fish?

  The skin should be bright and shiny with close-fitting scales. Dry, dull flesh and loose scales are signs of age. The eyes should be clear and bulging; if the fish has sunken or cloudy eyes, look for a fresher specimen. Gills should be reddish and damp, not sticky.

• Can I eat smoked fish cold?

  Both types of smoked salmon can be eaten cold right out of the package. Hot-smoked salmon can also be reheated and is great in hot dishes. Unlike fresh salmon, which should be prepared and eaten within 48 hours, smoked salmon has a longer shelf life. It can be enjoyed for up to a week.

• What diseases can you get from fish?

  The zoonotic diseases associated with fish contact are primarily bacterial infections. These include Mycobacterium, Erysipelothrix, Campylobacter, Aeromonas, Vibrio, Edwardsiella, Escherichia, Salmonella, Klebsiella and Streptococcus iniae.

• Why are steamer clams so expensive?

  Changes In the Steamer Market The steamer market is a textbook example of Economics 101 -- prices go up because demand outpaces supply, and this season, it was no different. However, a number of key market changes put more pressure on supply than usual, which drove prices abnormally higher than expected.

• Can clownfish change gender?

  Changing Sex. Surprisingly, all clownfish are born male. They have the ability to switch their sex, but will do so only to become the dominant female of a group.

• How do I start a shrimp farm at home?

  How to Start Freshwater Shrimp Farming

  1. Obtain proper permits and/or licenses if you intend to sell farmed shrimp. ...
  2. Prepare your grow-out pond or ponds. ...
  3. Purchase juvenile shrimp from a hatchery. ...
  4. Acclimate the shrimp to their new environment. ...
  5. Stock the first grow-out pond. ...
  6. Feed the shrimp once they reach 5 grams.

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• What does smoked chub taste like?

  The chub tasted just like any other smoked fish. In fact, the meat was white and moist and the hint of hickory smoke and marinade made the chub taste just like whitefish or even trout.

• Can you catch catfish with bunker?

  yes menhaden(bunker) work fine especially in the fall here in DE. the only difference is we use chunks instead of strips the biggest one i landed was an 11# last fall with a bigger estimated 15+ breaking 20lb test mono 3 years ago. i even have a trick i learned to do with the heads that makes them good baits too.

• Is Costco pink salmon wild caught?

  Most canned salmon is wild, and the label says so. For instance, Kirkland (Costco brand) sells both wild and farmed canned salmon. Alaskan pink or sockeye (also called red or blueback) salmon is wild-caught. If it's labeled "Atlantic" salmon, it's farmed.