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What does dry aging fish do?

Asked: Sebastien Doyon, Last Updated:

Aging seafood in a dry environment removes blood, slime and fishiness. It breaks down connective tissues. It makes fish more flavorful and tender.

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  • Is overcooked shrimp tough?

    Raw shrimp contains bacteria that can cause unpleasant reactions, so we recommend fully cooking shrimp. ... Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy. By the way, this is why you should be eating more seafood.

  • Does a clam have legs?

    Actually they don't have legs but they do have a foot so they can move around. Dragging themselves around, not hopping.

  • How deep do you fish for kokanee?

    Kokanee salmon can be found at varying depths depending on the time of year and body of water. The most common range for kokanee trolling is between 10 and 40 feet. I generally troll at 18 feet until I can get a good reading from the fish finder.

  • Can you cure supermarket salmon?

    Yes you can, as long as you use high quality salmon (ie don't use vac packed salmon from the supermarket that's been sitting around for days or box packet frozen salmon from Costco or Aldi). Freeze it yourself to -10°F / -23°C for at least a week, or use commercial frozen salmon from a reputable fish monger.

  • Does crawfish taste like shrimp or lobster?

    Also referred to as crawdads, crayfish, or mudbugs, crawfish aren't fish at all—they're crustaceans that live in fresh water, like rivers and marshes. Slightly sweet, they taste like a cross between their cousins, lobster and shrimp.

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