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What is the size of a prawn?

Asked: Andre Charron, Last Updated:

Many species are commercially important as food. Shrimp range in length from a few millimetres to more than 20 cm (about 8 inches); average size is about 4 to 8 cm (1.5 to 3 inches). Larger individuals are often called prawns.

FAQ

  • Can you eat catfish without skinning?

    A person can eat catfish skin, but they might not want to. It is highly encouraged to remove the skin prior to consuming catfish by the EPA.

  • Is eating 3 cans of tuna a day bad?

    Man can eat 3 cans of chunk light tuna a week. That's 3-5 cans less that the CDC says you can eat. This study suggests that chronic ingestion of fish containing mercury will not lead to an overabundance of mercury in the body.

  • Is cold smoked salmon cooked or raw?

    Smoked salmon can be smoked hot or cold. When salmon is hot-smoked (120-225°F/49-82°C), it is cooked all the way through. When salmon is cold-smoked (75-90°F/24-32°C), it is still considered raw, though may have a longer shelf-life.

  • Does bleach kill fish instantly?

    Bleach supposedly breaks down really fast in the water and becomes ineffective.

  • At what temperature do tilapia die?

    Tilapia will survive temperatures below 20 degrees C (50 degrees F) if you don't mind the reduced growth rate, they should however never be kept in water colder than 13 degrees C (55 degrees F).

  • Can you eat frozen salmon medium rare?

    So eating medium-rare salmon wouldn't be any worse. Just understand that tape worms and their larvae can be transmitted from Salmon and humans. Thus, ensure your salmon is flash frozen prior to consuming. Yes if you know where your salmon is from and it's harvest date.

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    DIRECTIONS

    1. Mix milk and lemon juice or put buttermilk in a dish large enough to marinate the fish .
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  • Will carp eat artificial lures?

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    Fish maw is simply dried fish bladder. Don't let that put you off, though! Growing up, Fish Maw Soup was Mum's holy grail for beautifully youthful skin. Fish maw is known to be remarkably rich in collegen, which helps to keep the skin's complexion delightfully smooth.

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    Hot smoked salmon is smoked at temperatures around 80 C. It's fully cooked, lighter in colour and flakier than cold smoked salmon. Even though it's cooked, food safety issues can arise if improper food handling practices occur prior to, during or after the smoking process.

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