Should frozen shrimp look GREY?

Off in color Cooked shrimp will be an opaque whitish color with some pink and red as well. If it looks faded in color, grey, or moldy at all then toss it out.

FAQ

• How big is a giant oyster?

  Even if you ignore the giant oyster's size, its rich patina and rippling layers hint at its age, estimated at 15-20 years old. The world's largest oyster is nearly 14 inches long and resides in Denmark, according to the folks at Guinness World Records.

• How are Whiteleg shrimp caught?

  Commercial fishermen harvest shrimp with trawls towed near the ocean floor. The nets are wide in the front and taper toward the back. Shrimpers using otter trawl gear in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico are required to use sea turtle excluder devices (TEDs).

• Will carp hit lures?

  First of all, I must say that carp are not generally active fish and will not USUALLY hit fast moving lures. Quite often carp fishing is a game of still fishing and waiting. ... These monster fish will move into the shallowest, muddiest water in order to search for their favourite food - worms.

• How long do catfish take to bite?

  When I mark forage and bigger fish in a specific area, I'll give them 45 minutes or more to bite before moving to a new setup. Drift-fishing at night can be productive, but I seem to catch more big fish, and usually just as many fish, by anchoring on good targets at night.

• What is the best smoke flavor for salmon?

  Beech wood is commonly used by most salmon smokers because it's consistent and gives a great flavour. But oak, apple and cherry shouldn't be ignored either.

• How long do you dry brine fish?

  It's amazing how much liquid that dry brine pulls out of the fish – in about 30 to 45 minutes the fish will be immersed. That's all the time you need. The time depends on the fish and your taste, but leaving the dry brine on for too long will make the fish too salty.

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• Do carp like spicy?

  There is a huge array of spices available in solid (powder) and liquid form. ... All carp love seeds due to the crunch and sensation they provide, so the addition of spicy seeds is great for that added taste and aroma.

• Can you eat raw salmon FDA?

  That is why the FDA recommends that fish that is served raw ― we're talking sushi, ceviche and tartare ― be frozen first. The FDA Food Code states that fish eaten raw should be frozen at -4 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of seven days, or for 15 hours at a temperature of -31 degrees F.

• What is the best type of water for oysters to live in?

  Brackish water Oysters require hard bottom areas because if placed on soft bottom areas they will become buried and die. They also love to live at the edge of channels due to the good water flow, which will bring them more food. They thrive in brackish water from 2-26 feet deep.

• How do you get fish smell out of house after cooking?

  Seafood is by far the worst offender. This one-two punch is best: After cooking, leave a bowl of white vinegar on your countertop overnight (to absorb stubborn odors). In the a.m., simmer cinnamon sticks, lemon peels and ground ginger in water on the stove (at least 15 minutes) to take care of any lingering stench.

• Do herrings make noise?

  Pacific herring produce distinctive bursts of pulses, termed Fast Repetitive Tick (FRT) sounds. ... Most were produced at night; feeding regime did not affect their frequency, and fish produced FRT sounds without direct access to the air.

• Is it illegal to own a snakehead fish?

  The federal Lacey Act put the breaks on snakeheads throughout the US and its' territories. They're illegal to acquire, sell, transport over state lines, or own without a permit. There are NO permits for private owners.

• What should I soak my fish in before I fry it?

  By soaking fish for ten minutes in a sea-salt brine (1 tablespoon sea salt per 4 cups of cold water), he keeps fish on the grate from falling apart. Even if you're not grilling, a quick brine will get rid of the unsightly patches of white albumin that forms on fish when cooking.

• Should you aim above or below a fish?

  You always want to aim below the fish because the refraction of light makes the fish appear closer to the surface than they are. The distance that you aim depends on how far away you are from the fish, and how deep the fish is in the water.

• Is smoking fish cooking it?

  The cold smoke doesn't actually cook the fish, so it's left with an almost raw-like texture. ... Instead of dry-curing, the fish gets a wet brine (a.k.a. salty water) and then is smoked at temperatures above 120°F. This process works well for salmon and many other types of fattier fish, too.

• Are oysters rich in cholesterol?

  You should avoid liver and offal altogether because they are very rich sources of cholesterol. Some shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters, scallops and clams are all low in cholesterol and in saturated fat and you can eat them as often as you like.

• How many oysters should you eat?

  Many pros, including Erin Murray, author of Shucked, have some pretty strong opinions about how many oysters you should order. In a restaurant setting, Murray recommends ordering 6 oysters per person, which could be great for an appetizer.

• What size hooks for king mackerel?

  Kings are good fried and excellent smoked and made into fish dip. Also, don't use too big a gaff, something with t 2 and not more than 3-inch hook works best for king mackerel.

• What color line is best for saltwater fishing?

  Light blue is great for saltwater fishing because the color is similar to saltwater color. When the water is not completely transparent, blue line is the best choice.

• Why is my fried fish slimy?

  This is a good sign that your fish has begun to spoil. Once fish has fully spoiled, the slimy moisture on the meat will feel thick and slippery to the touch. Discard fresh fish as soon as you notice the beginning of this slimy texture. Cooked fish will not develop a slimy coating, even after it's started to go bad.

• What's the best time of day to fish for pike?

  Early morning right before the sun rises is an excellent time to target hungry pike. You can either find them in open or shallow water hunting down their first meal of the day. Great lures to use in the morning are jointed raps as well as top water splashers like a Hula Popper.

• Is Dory fish safe for pregnancy?

  Larger and older fish such as snapper, mackerel and kahawai have had time to accumulate more mercury which isn't good for your baby, so the advice is to only have three to four serves a week. Check your 'not to eat' list for others. Choose small fish such as tarakihi, blue cod, hoki, John Dory, gurnard and flounder.

• What does a dead fish on your property mean?

  It was a message used by the mafia to indicate that "death" was at your door" - you will sleep with the fishes if you didn't stop what you were doing.

• Can you keep fish on ice overnight before cleaning?

  You can keep fish on ice before cleaning them for 24 – 36 hours if you pack them correctly. Using an insulated cooler with a draining spout filled with crushed ice is ideal.