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What kind of fish is a smelt?

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Smelt, any of certain silvery, chiefly marine food fishes, family Osmeridae, closely related to salmon and trout and found in cold northern waters. Smelts, like trout, have a small, adipose (fleshy) fin. They are slender carnivores and spawn short distances upstream, in the surf or in ponds.

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  • Why is smoked haddock dyed?

    Real smoked haddock, as in cold smoked over wood in a smokehut turns yellowy brown by itself. Chemically treated 'smoked' haddock, has no colour to it, the dye is added to try to make it appear more like the 'real' thing.

  • Can you eat canned salmon right out of the can?

    Canned salmon is already cooked - just drain the liquids, and it's ready to eat or add to your favourite dish. You can remove the skin if you like. Don't throw out the soft, calcium-rich bones! Mash them with a fork and you won't even notice them.

  • Is tilapia a fatty fish?

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  • Where are giant river prawns?

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  • Why do you squeeze lemon on fish?

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  • Why is my catfish digging?

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  • How do you bait Yakkas?

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    1. Twist the head off the prawn.
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    You can roast either skinless or skin-on fish, but make sure to place the skin side down if it has it. When roasting from frozen, cook for 20-25 minutes. When roasting fresh or thawed fish, cook 15 minutes.

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