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Why does lemon go well with fish?

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Citrus fruits are often used in cooking to “brighten” flavors and work well to counter many of the briny flavors present in seafood. This is why lemon and fish can go so well together. The salt and the acid balance each other while doing a little flavor dance on the palate.

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  • Is there a cure for carp?

    Like KHV, there is NO TREATMENT. Symptoms will improve with warmer water temperatures, where a fish's immune system has better function and infected skin layers will slough off faster. Warm water will not “cure” your fish, but they will show fewer clinical signs.

  • What are the 10 methods of cooking fish?

    Cooking Methods:

    • Baking. Baking in a moderate oven 180-200C (350-400F) is an extremely useful method of cooking whole fish, fillets, cutlets or steaks. ...
    • Barbecuing. ...
    • Casseroling. ...
    • Shallow Frying. ...
    • Deep Frying. ...
    • Oven Frying. ...
    • Grilling. ...
    • Marinating.

  • What can I use my fish stock for?

    Delicious Ways to Use Fish Stock: Soups, Paella and More

    • Cook up a tasty fish stew with your stock.
    • Simmer clams in fish stock for a tasty dish.
    • Poach fish in fish stock for extra flavor.
    • Shake up that clam chowder recipe with fish stock.
    • Make a spicy fish soup with your stock.

  • Can you eat shucked oysters raw?

    Raw oysters are best at about 36 degrees, which is colder than the average refrigerator, so be sure to get some ice. FYI: we don't recommend eating previously shucked oysters (the kind we sell in a jar) raw. Not that they're harmful, just that they've had most of their -ness rinsed off.

  • Do fish lay eggs from their mouth?

    The female lays the eggs, after which the male fertilizes them. The male fish keeps the eggs inside its mouth until they hatch.

  • What happens if you touch a clam?

    A clam, when touched or exposed to a shadow, should close up quickly. If it does not, it likely needs more food and/or light, or your tank could be having chemical issues. If a clam does not close up at all, it may be dead, and should be quickly removed.

  • Can I make my own chick grit?

    What Is Chicken Grit Made Of? Oyster shell grit is typically made from oyster shells, but you can also make your own grit by grinding up baked eggshells. Flint grit is made from flint or granite milled into very small pieces. Some grit is designed for chicks under the age of 8 weeks.

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  • Are frozen clams OK to eat?

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    Once opened, we recommend consuming the herring within 10 days. Although the pickled herring can last longer than 10 days, we have taken into consideration that consumers often do not have ideal conditions when handling the product after opening.

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