What is the black stuff inside a clam?

It is the plankton (and other microscopic creatures) eaten by the muscle that are still in its digestive tract when caught and cooked – ie. the undigested remnants the mussel did not have time to digest.

FAQ

• How many fish should be in my pond?

  Here are some basic rules determining how many fish your pond can sustain: Rule 1: one 6″ fish for every hundred gallons of water. Rule 2: 1″ of fish per 10 gallons of water. Rule 3: 1” of fish for every square foot of surface area (24” deep pond)

• Is it safe to eat sea pride pilchards?

  The mishapen containers may contain more carbon dioxide. There are no fatal consequences from eating these pilchards – but it could make you feel quite ill for a while.

• Why did they fish at night in the Bible?

  Fishing was a common trade around the Sea of Galilee, Cuevas said, where Jesus carried out 85 percent of his ministry. Fishermen usually cast their nets at night, to avoid the scorching heat of the day.

• Why do squid turn clear?

  The squid sees the flash of light, and that visual stimulus triggers skin pigments called chromatophores to turn red. As soon as the light is gone, the pigments vanish, leaving the cephalopods transparent except for their guts and eyes.

• What is a good price for shrimp per pound?

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• Is dried squid safe to eat?

  Squid is generally considered a safe food in moderation. The main health risks of squid and shellfish come from their mercury levels and allergies. As with any shellfish, squid carries a risk of allergic reaction. A substance called tropomyosin is the likely culprit.

• Can I cook cooked and peeled prawns?

  Our prawns are already peeled and cooked so they're very easy to incorporate into your dishes. If a recipe calls for raw prawns, you can still use cooked prawns and adapt cooking time so that they're just heated through but not overcooked.

• Are carp good for anything?

  Carp have an abundance of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, and because they are vegetarians, they have lower levels of toxins, like mercury, that accumulate in species that eat higher on the food chain.

• How do you get the fish smell out of fish fry?

  Boil a vinegar and water solution. Bring 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Some people add bay leaves, fresh rosemary, vanilla extract, lemon halves or peels, or cinnamon sticks to cut down the vinegar-smell (and add a pleasant natural odor).

• What is the white stuff in tuna?

  Tuna meat is like the meat of many land based animals. It contains myoglobin, a pigmented protein that stores oxygen in the muscle tissue. Myoglobin changes color, however, depending among other things on how much oxygen is available to it.

• Does tuna upset dogs stomach?

  Oil found in canned tuna can cause unpleasant stomach upset in dogs, while onions and garlic are toxic to dogs. Canned varieties of tuna are okay to feed to your dog on occasion, but because of the high levels of mercury and sodium, it's best kept as a rare treat.

• What happens if my dog ate raw salmon?

  Salmon poisoning disease is a very serious illness that can result in the death of your dog if not treated within 14 days of the consumption of raw or undercooked salmon. Poisoning is not limited to strictly salmon, but other types of anadromous fish (better recognized as fish that swim upstream in order to breed).

• Can you cook fish with chicken fry?

  Once you are done with the chicken you can deep fry your fish in it. However, be careful not to deep fry chicken in it again the next day. Save it for your fishy meals or throw it away. Use separately used oils for fish and poultry.

• Can you heat up smoked salmon ready to eat?

  You've saved your left over expensive, smoked salmon from dinner and now would like to reheat it for lunch. Nearly all fish is safe to reheat as long as it has been handled properly prior to reheating. ... Fish can dry out when it is reheated, so it's best to reheat it in sauce or butter.

• How expensive is it to stuff a fish?

  The cost of taxidermy depends on the fish type Taxidermists classify fish in three main groups when it comes to skin mounting: Warmwater fish (bass, walleye, pike, etc.): $11-$15/inch. Coldwater fish (salmon, trout, etc.): $14-$18/inch. Saltwater fish: $15-$20/inch.

• Is it safe to eat fish roe?

  Roe can be both a fresh and cooked ingredient. Fish roe, in general, is a healthful food choice. ... Roe contains numerous healthful minerals and nutrients, such as magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B-12, though these vary slightly among types. Fish roe also contains healthful unsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3.

• Is it healthier to bake or grill salmon?

  Baking may also be a better way to retain the vitamin D content of fish. One study found that baked salmon retained all its vitamin D, whereas fried salmon lost around 50% of this important vitamin ( 49 ). For these reasons, oven-baking is considered a healthy way to cook fish.

• How do you catch a milkfish?

  Being plankton feeders, milkfish can be very hard to catch on hook and line, and most anglers who successfully hook milkfish do so after attracting them with liberal berleying with bread, followed by either baiting up with bread or presenting bread imitation flies.

• Where do Kingfish live?

  Kingfish inhabit rocky shores, reefs, pinnacles and the turbulent waters surrounding offshore islands in waters up to 200m deep. Juvenile fish are pelagic, free-swimming far out to sea and often gathering under floating objects. Adults are sometimes described as 'semi-pelagic' and occur mainly in open coastal waters.

• How do you know when kingfish is cooked?

  Add the kingfish steaks and simmer them for 15 minutes, turning them once during the cooking time. The steaks are ready when they are opaque all the way through.

• Will a snowflake eel eat my clownfish?

  Make no doubt, no matter how small your snowflake is now he WILL eat your fish in the future, probably in 6 months or less. It doesn't matter how much you feed it, even fish too big to eat will get attached. Also any snails or crabs will be quick appetizers.

• What is raw tuna called in Japanese?

  Sashimi Sashimi (刺身, English: /səˈʃiːmi/ sə-SHEE-mee, Japanese: [saɕimiꜜ]) is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce on rice .

• How long should I bake fish?

  Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

• What's the easiest way to kill a catfish?

  Between their thick skulls, slimy skin and flopping around, sometimes it can take a few blows. However, catfish have a small hole in the back of their skull, and if you make a small incision at the base you can insert a paperclip, wire, etc. directly into their brain that kills them instantly and humanely.

• Can the Japanese flying squid fly?

  A flying squid does not actually fly, but using a jet propulsion mechanism to move forwards above the water surface. It moves with a gliding movement and in about three seconds it can move about 30 ft (9 m) in the air.