What is the proper name for a crawfish?

There are so many names: crayfish, crawdads, mudbugs, ditchbugs, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, and yabbies. The Dictionary of American English, or DARE, surveyed several ways in which different crawfish names were inspired by different dialects of the South.

FAQ

• Can you eat crawfish in your first trimester?

  When crawfish is OK during pregnancy Officially, any seafood with 0.1 parts per million or less is considered “low” in mercury by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So, you can enjoy this shellfish — properly cooked — at any point during your pregnancy.

• Why does tuna change color when cooked?

  Dear In the Dark: Yellow fin and Albacore tuna looks dark in color when you buy it because it's raw. After tuna is cooked, it turns light in color, and this is what you see in canned tuna because it is already cooked. Ahi tuna is the one most people use for sushi. ... Like salmon, the fish oil in tuna is very good for you.

• Will a hard freeze kill crawfish?

  Louisiana Crawfish Promotion Board President David Savoy tells the Louisiana Radio Network that if the below freezing temperatures continue, it could kill off a large part of this year's harvest. ...

• Is fish an insult?

  Definitions include: 1: a general insult, especially in competitive games.

• How long do you deep fry fish in olive oil?

  Do this no more than 1 hour before cooking. Heat 1 or 2 Tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add fish fillets. Saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

• Can you eat giant squid?

  The giant squid is poisonous, so you can't eat it, says Hatt, the spoilsport. "It has a high ammonia content - it's a totally different species to the squid that live nearer the surface." Sometimes, it seems, there are reasons why things live 450 fathoms under the sea.

• Can you steam cook frozen shrimp?

  When the shrimp are free floating in the water, they will thaw very quickly. Once all the shrimp are thawed, remove them from the bowl and drain them in a colander for ten minutes, and you're done. It is entirely possible to cook shrimp from frozen.

18 Related Question Answers Found:

• Where do you fish at the Spit Bridge?

  Fish can be caught here on both tides and unlike Cremorne, there is a lot more water movement and longer drifts are the norm. If you get your choice of wall 'corners' the right hand corner is the best and you can drift as far as 30-40 mtr's towards the Harbour Bridge and get fish anywhere up that stretch.

• What is the best bait for pinfish?

  Just about anything will work for bait, though something like squid is great as it will stay on the hook for multiple catches. Shrimp is good too but you have to rebait often – just cut the shrimp into small pieces and use a little bit of meat. Cut bait such as mullet or any other fish should work too.

• Why do sharks need to move their body to swim while bony fish do not?

  First, sharks lack the swim bladder that most fish use to adjust their buoyancy. Swimming creates lift that prevents sharks from sinking, using much the same principle that a wing uses to lift an airplane. ... Bony fishes use muscles to pump water through their gills, where oxygen is extracted.

• What human food can you feed fish?

  Green foods are well worth trying, as are some fruits. Blanched lettuce and cooked peas and spinach are enjoyed by most herbivorous fish, while suckermouth catfish like plecs will also happily graze on raw courgette, cucumber and sweet potatoes, even slices of melon!

• Do fish eat shrimp?

  Many small and medium-sized fish of the open ocean hunt and eat shrimp, including both the Atlantic (Gadus morhua) and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus). Tiny species, such as American herring (Clupea harengus), consume a large number of small and larval shrimp.

• Why do blobfish look like humans?

  It Looks Different Underwater Remember that gelatinous-type appearance we mentioned? The blobfish only looks that way above water. In its normal habitat, which is 2,000 to 4,000 feet underwater, the pressure there makes it look like any ordinary fish.

• Is fishy tasting fish bad?

  Oily fish have higher levels of fish oils and natural amines and so taste more strongly fishy. But in general fresh fish should smell and taste fresh and 'of the sea' and should not be noticeably fishy. Strong fishy tastes/aromas are signs of spoilage.

• Is it normal for shrimp to hide?

  When they are young, shrimp will shed their skin around once a week. As soon as they have shed their shell, they are very vulnerable because their new shell is quite soft in the beginning. They usually hide away for the following few days until their shells have hardened.

• Can you keep clams in salt water?

  Carry your clams home in your seawater and they'll be fine. They will acclimate to the changing temperature as you drive home. If it's really hot or cold out, put everything in a cooler.

• Are clownfish happier in pairs?

  In the aquarium, clownfish can successfully be kept as pairs, although some squabbling can occur, and in a large tank it's possible to maintain them effectively as a group.

• What do you feed crawfish to keep them alive?

  Crawfish will eat just about anything, but lettuce is a good choice, as it's inexpensive and doesn't dirty the water as quickly as foods like hot dogs or raw meat trimmings. Feed the crayfish once a week, dropping in just a few big leaves, and change the water the day after feeding.

• Can you eat fresh salmon roe?

  Though tiny, roe is so full of flavor that you wonder if what you're tasting is real. That's the sense I get at least when eating a spoonful of black or red caviar—that popping release of briny yet sweet ocean liqueur. ... Salmon roe is very good with blinis and sour cream, or even spooned as is onto buttered toast.

• What happens if a fish doesn't have a filter?

  You will have problems keeping a small tank in biological balance if you do not have any type of filtration. Waste products will absorb a lot of oxygen and this might bring the oxygen level down and kill your fish.

• Is the poop in shrimp bad for you?

  The black, slimy “vein” below the flesh of the shrimp is actually the shrimp's digestive tract. Sometimes it is easy to see and other times it is barely visible. It is not harmful to the human body if consumed, and the rationale for removing the tract is based largely on aesthetics.

• Can I put fish straight into a new pond?

  You should wait at least 72 hours before putting fish in your new pond. Even if only the water is new. ... This way the temperatures of the water equalize, making it easier on your fish to be put in new water. During the next 15 minutes, slowly let some pond water into the bag to get them used to the water.

• How do you preserve dried squid?

  Once you open the package any uncooked squid can go back to the freezer. You can store it for months in an airtight container or zip lock. If the dried product is too salty or tough, submerge it in water for ½ hour before frying. Bigger squid will require longer cooking.

• How do I give my dog sprats?

  Fresh frozen Sprats are a great, easy way of getting more fish into your dog or cats diet. They can be sprinkled onto our complete food to add some extra flavour and nutritional benefits, used as part of a natural raw diet, or as a delicious healthy training treat.

• Can bettas eat frozen brine shrimp?

  A: Brine shrimp is an excellent food for your betta fish as part of a balanced diet. Frozen brine shrimp, like those made by San Francisco Bay Brand or Hikari are most often sold as flat packs or in individual portioned cubes like the one you are describing.