What are New England clam strips?

Often maligned by clam belly aficionados, clam strips really deserve more respect in the deep-fried-seafood world. The strips are cut from large sea clams, then breaded and fried in super-hot oil to crispy, sweet perfection.

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• How do you properly kill and clean a fish?

  First, administer a single, sharp blow to the top of the head to stun and immobilize the animal. Next, use a metal spike to pierce the brain and instantly kill the fish.

• Where giant freshwater prawns live?

  Macrobrachium rosenbergii, also known as the giant river prawn or giant freshwater prawn, is a commercially important species of palaemonid freshwater prawn. It is found throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the Indo-Pacific region, from India to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.

• Are canned oysters as good as fresh?

  The truth is, canned oysters have almost the same nutrients as raw or fresh ones. The canned variety are only higher in calories and fat compared to fresh oysters. ... Oysters are known to be rich in sodium, but canned varieties contain even more sodium. Hence, consuming in high quantities may not be good.

• How much gravel should be in a fish tank?

  Generally speaking, you should add about 1 pound of substrate per gallon of water. This means that for a 5-gallon fish tank, a safe bet would be 5 pounds of gravel. Similarly, for a 20-gallon fish tank, roughly 20 pounds of gravel would suffice.

• Is it hard to grill fish?

  Grilled fish is one of the healthiest and most delicious foods you can prepare for yourself. Unfortunately, fish is notoriously difficult to grill.

• Can I feed my anemone frozen shrimp?

  You can buy the frozen - it's fine. Just make sure it's not already cooked. I realize that they don't get that large of shrimp in the wild, but if they do catch a crustacean, no one peels it for them.

• What fish grows rapidly?

  Tilapia are hardy and prolific fast-growing tropical fish. They can live more than 10 years and reach a weight of over 10 pounds, but depending on environmental conditions some species can reach maturity at less than a quarter of a pound.

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• What country eats pickled herring?

  Pickled herring, especially brined herring, is common in Russia and Ukraine, where it is served cut into pieces and seasoned with sunflower oil and onions, or can be part of herring salads, such as dressed herring (Russian: Сельдь под шубой, Ukrainian: Оселедець під шубою, lit.

• Are oysters good for your liver?

  Each year, millions of Americans enjoy eating raw molluscan shellfish -- especially oysters and clams. But if you have a liver disease, diabetes, or a weak immune system, raw oysters or clams containing the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus can make you seriously ill.

• Do I need a leader for salmon?

  Salmon isn't leader shy, but I don't like the idea of any fish seeing my fly line too many times. Therefore I use leaders from 12 to 17 feet. ... But you can use sinking lines just to slow the speed of the fly down in fast water by using a longer 12 feet leader.

• Is molting shrimp a good sign?

  Molting is a very good sign. Mine molts maybe once a month. They do need iodine to help with the process and this is typically replenished when you do water changes. On the other hand, iodine is used by almost everything in your tank and skimming removes it as well.

• What is the best pound test line for catfish?

  Catfish aren't line-shy, so you can use light or heavy fishing line as situations dictate. High-strength, small-diameter monofilaments testing 15 to 25 pounds are good inexpensive choices for all-round use, but when hunting the big boys, you may have to upgrade to 30-, 40-, even 80-pound-test.

• Are sunny side up eggs safe?

  Are Sunny Side Up Eggs Safe? Most healthy people can eat sunny side up eggs without problems. It is worth noting, however, that with this way of frying, we cook the egg very lightly. But if it's infected with Salmonella, the heat may not be enough to kill the pathogen.

• Why does my cod taste so fishy?

  Like other fish, if cod tastes fishy, it isn't fresh. Cod is a white, very lean fish. Those fish generally described as having a "fishy" flavor are oily fish such as salmon or mackerel. Wine is the food that completes the meal.

• Can algae remover kill fish?

  Algae removers have been used without killing any fish, and have been known to wipe out tanks of fish. These products are unquestionably toxic, and while fish are supposed to tolerate it not all of them do. The margin of of error in its use can be small between safe and harmful.

• How can I get omega 3 without eating fish?

  If you're not a fan of fish, there are still a number of ways to get the healthful benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in your daily diet....Plant-Based Alternatives to Omega-3 Fatty Acids

  1. Flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are the richest source of ALA in our diets. ...
  2. Mixed greens. ...
  3. Canola oil. ...
  4. Walnuts. ...
  5. Soybeans and tofu.

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• Is rain good for crawfish?

  The best part of a heavy rain is the fresh water which brings crawfish into the ditches. ... There is one way to get them to let go, stick them back in the water and they will let go.

• Which one is a minor carp?

  The minor carps are commercially important fishes of the Cyprinidae family. The carps that are used in aquaculture include Reba (Cirrhinus reba), Bata (Labeo bata), Fringe-lipped carp (Labeo finbriatus), Calbasu (Labeo calbasu), white carp (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) and Cauvery carp (Labeo kontius).

• Is Perch a cartilaginous fish?

  Perch belong to the class Osteicthyes, whose members have a skeleton of bone rather than cartilage. Bony fish comprise the largest group of vertebrates living today, both in the number of individuals (millions) and in the number of species (about 30,000).

• Do seagulls like humans?

  Herring gulls are becoming an increasingly strong presence in urban areas, the researchers say — making it inevitable that they will interact with humans. And despite your personal feelings towards these pesky birds, ultimately, the work may help to protect them.

• Can you wait to gut a fish?

  Raw fish should only be kept in the fridge for 1 or 2 days before eating it. On the other hand, if you freeze freshly gutted fish, this preserves their quality for 3-8 months. However, most anglers don't have time to gut freshly caught fish, since they want to continue catching more fish.

• What happens when you open a clam?

  Most clams are shucked(opened for consumption) while they are alive, this however does not instantly kill them because they usually are just having their muscles severed from the shell during this process, so they could potentially live longer.

• How do you know if your carp has bubbles?

  True feeding bubbles, which when all said and done, are gas bubbles, disturbed by the fish, will 'usually' rise up in a 'batch', when the carp is grubbing around they will be rising from all around the carps head and appearing on the surface as a patch of bubbles, usually smaller than just gas bubbles.