Should you wash mackerel?

Mackerel can be cooked whole, but make sure it's cleaned thoroughly and scaled by your fishmonger.

FAQ

• Is 4 cans of tuna a week bad?

  However, it is possible for adults to get mercury poisoning. You just have to eat a lot of high-mercury fish for that to happen. Our advice: Almost all guys will be perfectly fine eating a can of light tuna four times a week.

• How do you know if salmon is cooked?

  Salmon will change from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 6-8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by taking a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done. It should not however, look raw.

• What happens if you cook mayonnaise?

  Microwaving mayonnaise is not dangerous. It might split, and you have to be careful not to overheat the oil. But it is safe to do. It's not the mayonnaise or the heat that causes salmonella, it's the bacteria.

• Why is my fish chewy?

  Fish that seems tough when you bite into it is probably overcooked. As it moves from done to "overdone," the flesh continues to firm then shrinks, pushing out moisture, which evaporates and leaves the fish dry and chewy. Fresh fish needs little embellishment, for its flavor is as fragile as its flesh.

• Should I mix oyster shell with chicken feed?

  Never mix the oyster shells into their chicken feed. Doing this risks overloading the chickens who don't need more calcium with it, leading to potential health problems. It's safest to let your chickens decide for themselves when they need and want oyster shells.

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• What parasites can you get from raw fish?

  A fish tapeworm infection can occur when a person eats raw or undercooked fish that's contaminated with the parasite Diphyllobothrium latum. The parasite is more commonly known as the fish tapeworm. This type of tapeworm grows in hosts such as small organisms in the water and large mammals that eat raw fish.

• How do you pick good oysters?

  Good oyster meat is plump and solid in color. If it looks spawny — translucent or milky — say sayonara. Note: You can also use this opportunity to smell the oyster if you like. Good oysters smell a little sweet and a lot like the sea.

• How do you store smoked fish long term?

  Consequently, smoked fish should be handled, packaged and stored much like fresh fish. It should be kept frozen or under refrigeration just above freezing temperatures.

• How can raw fish taste good?

  Fish has a silky, smooth texture when it's raw, and a flaky, light texture when it's cooked. ... Cooking softens the connective tissue in meat and improves its texture (it also makes it juicy and flavorful). In general, the more a muscle works, the tougher, more sinuous it gets, Mouritsen writes in his book.

• Why is my salmon white after cooking?

  That white slimy stuff is called albumin, and it's actually just a harmless (albeit pretty gross-looking) protein that solidifies as salmon cooks. ... It tastes completely fine, it's good for you, it's just another protein that comes out from the side of the salmon." Albumin also appears when you cook your salmon quickly.

• Will carp clean up a pond?

  If stocked at high enough density, these guys will eat plants faster than the greenery can grow. Many pond owners have witnessed grass carp work wonders, taking choked-out ponds and cleaning them up, restoring beautiful waterways. Other times people experience little to no vegetative control.

• Will my fish die if I don't cycle the tank?

  So what happens if you don't cycle a fish tank? If you don't cycle your fish tank then over time ammonia will build up in your tank. As ammonia is toxic to fish, your fish will suffer from diseases and eventually will die.

• Can I eat a 2 day old tuna sandwich?

  Originally Answered: Is a 2 day old tuna and mayo sandwich safe to eat if its been refrigerated? It's safe, but the bread will likely be a bit mushy. :p.

• How long can cooked clams sit at room temperature?

  Raw or cooked, clams that sit out for two hours or more in temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit should be thrown away. Bacteria found naturally on the clams begins to multiply at dangerous levels once two hours hits, and if you eat the clams, you may become sick.

• Are Pictus Catfish Aggressive?

  Like many catfish, P. pictus has a downturned mouth and a forked tail. ... They will also eat very small fish such as neon tetras, depending on the size of the catfish. Despite this, they are generally non-aggressive and will not harm fish too large for them to eat.

• Can I give fish to my puppy?

  To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of mercury such as tuna.

• Do weather loaches eat other fish?

  Re: Evil loach! Yes, they sometimes will eat fish and invertebrates small enough to fit into their mouths.

• Where do fish go when it storms?

  Many fish are also highly sensitive to temperature and pressure, the authors write, and changes can affect their behavior. And, when storm clouds darken the sky and sap the sea of light, some fish find it hard to hunt or to watch for predators, so, instead, they may seek shelter.

• Does corn kill carp?

  No, corn can not kill fish. ... It is recommended to cook the corn enough so that the fish such as carp fish easily digest them. Therefore, next time you hear corn can harm fish, remember that it is just a misconception. It is totally safe to use corn as bait for fish as it does not cause damage in short term.

• How long can you keep dried oyster?

  It is botanically classified as Pleurotus ostreatus. It is a common edible mushroom. Dried Oyster mushrooms have a shelf life of up to a year and can be used as a replacement for fresh mushrooms in most recipes.