What was the biggest shrimp ever caught?

Allegedly, the largest shrimp ever caught measured nearly 16 inches and was purchased for $800 by a Colombian biologist!

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• How many eggs does a rusty crayfish lay?

  Rusty crayfish females lay from 80 to 575 eggs. Eggs hatch in three to six weeks, depending on water temperature. Once hatched, young crayfish cling to the female's swimmerets for three to four molts (molting is when crayfish shed their old shell to allow growth).

• How do you cook catfish eggs?

  Lay the catfish eggs in the hot bacon grease. Fry the eggs until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove the catfish eggs from the skillet, and place them on paper towels to drain. Arrange the eggs on a plate and cover them with the bacon strips.

• Can you hot smoke frozen fish?

  The hot smoking process. Chilled wet fish or thawed frozen fish of good quality should be used for making hot smoked products; stale raw material makes poor smoked fish. ... The fish should be washed again before brining them. If fillets are cut, they should be trimmed and be reasonably free from blemishes.

• How fish get caught?

  Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping. "Fishing" may include catching aquatic animals other than fish, such as molluscs, cephalopods, crustaceans, and echinoderms. ... When bioblitzes occur, fish are typically caught, identified, and then released.

• What is the deepest you can fish?

  Marianas snailfish A cousin of the Atacama snailfish, the Marianas snailfish, is the deepest-dwelling fish ever discovered, inhabiting depths below 26,600 ft.

• Can you eat canned tuna raw?

  Tuna can be eaten fresh; either raw or cooked, and canned (which is always pre-cooked).

• Can you use liquid smoke to smoke fish?

  Liquid smoke is a way of imparting that smokehouse flavor to fish without having to smoke it. ... Brine is traditionally used with smoked fish. Some brine recipes also include brown sugar and other ingredients, such as pepper. Either rub liquid smoke on the fish or mix it in with the brine or marinade.

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• How do you cook fish without tin foil?

  What can I use if I don't have foil? For baking in the oven, the best alternative to tin foil is a reusable silicone baking mat sheet. To wrap food, the top alternative to tin foil is a reusable wax wrap.

• How many fish can you have in a 1/2 acre pond?

  Stocking your pond properly can prevent common problems such as a stunted bluegill population. ATAC recommends stocking 2-4 inch fingerlings in new ponds. Large, wild caught fish should be avoided because they may introduce disease....Fish Stocking Recommendations.

  Swimming Pond	Species	*Channel Catfish
  1/4 Acre		15
  1/2 Acre		25
  3/4 Acre		40
  1 Acre		50

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• Can a child take fish oil?

  Is fish oil safe for kids? Always check with your child's pediatrician first, but in general, it is safe for children to take fish oil supplements. Fish oil comes from fish, so you will need to be careful if your child has food allergies, particularly to fish.

• Does salt hurt clams?

  A marine biologist contacted by IFLScience suggested that the clam may quickly remove its foot from the table salt because the salt is causing it pain. ... They do this by adding water or wine to cut or compliment the naturally salty flavor. Self-salted clams might actually cause more problems than they solve.

• Will a puffer fish attack a human?

  The Puffer Fish, also known as blowfish, is an extremely dangerous sea creature. According to National Geographic, most pufferfish are armed with tetrodotoxi, a substance that's lethal to humans. There is enough toxin in one pufferfish to kill 30 adult humans.

• What happens when you put salt on Mudfish?

  Mudfish are good to eat if prepared properly. I prefer them to other fish. Cut filets from the mudfish without cutting into the gut area. ... The salt will draw the blood out of the filets taking more of the muddy taste with it when you take the meat up and rinse in clean water.

• Can squid make you fat?

  Unlike some other animal products, squid is low in saturated fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are typically cautioned against for those with high cholesterol by health professionals. When squid is fried and made into calamari, its total fat and possibly its saturated fat content goes up.

• What kind of fish eats poop?

  Tilapia in the wild feed on algae, but on farms they are reared on corn or soybean meal. However, when no other feed is provided, they will eat “poop.” There have been instances where fish farms in Asia were found to be feeding poultry, sheep or hog manure to tilapia.

• Can you smoke raw fish?

  Test the Temperature. Whether your fish is caught wild from a stream or plucked from the meat aisle, it's vital to smoke your fish until it has reached a safe internal temperature. Most fish fillets will be done once the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

• Why does my flounder taste fishy?

  Fish tastes "fishy" when it hasn't been handled properly. To avoid "fishy" fish, smell and feel it. It should have a fresh and mild odor. It should be firm to touch and "spring back" into place.

• What kind of fish is dogfish?

  Dogfish, (order Squaliformes), any of several small sharks making up an order of chondrichthyian fishes composed of the families Centrophoridae (gulper sharks), Dalatiidae, Echinorhinidae, Etmopteridae, Oxynotidae, Somniosidae, and Squalidae. In North America the name is also used for a freshwater fish, the bowfin.

• Does herring in Wine sauce contain alcohol?

  Our herring is simply brined and prepared with onions, and Blue Hill Bay Herring in Wine is the most traditional and simple of our herring varieties. ... Our Blue Hill Bay Herring in Wine is alcohol free.

• What is bluefin tuna called?

  The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a species of tuna in the family Scombridae. It is variously known as the northern bluefin tuna (mainly when including Pacific bluefin as a subspecies), giant bluefin tuna [for individuals exceeding 150 kg (330 lb)], and formerly as the tunny.

• Can you freeze fish in a Ziplock bag?

  Rinse the fillets in salted ice water. Fill a zip lock bag with tap water and totally submerge the fillets in the water. Seal the bags and put them in your freezer. The water helps protect the fish from freezer burn and keeps air away from the fillets.

• How many calories is shrimp ramen?

  How many calories are in Maruchan Instant Lunch with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup? Maruchan Instant Lunch with Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup has 290.0 calories.

• Can a fish live without scales?

  Technically, fish can survive their whole life without scales. However, they need to avoid threats in the water, like attacks from predators, bacterial infections, and sharp objects. Their scales help them to survive all these dangers underwater.

• Is Echo Falls smoked salmon cooked?

  Fillets are slowly cooked over native alder wood. This gives a rich, smoky flavor to this dense, succulent fish. It is fully cooked and ready to enjoy. Echo falls hot smoked salmon is versatile and ready to eat.

• Can fish fIght off ich?

  Because it is so widespread, most fish have developed a good immune response against the disease to allow them to fight off the protozoan infection before it ever causes any symptoms. ... We know that stress lowers the immune response and when fish are stressed that is when ich is most prevalent.

• Why does my smoked fish taste fishy?

  In fact, you decided that it tasted a little too “fishy.” The funny thing is, however, fish shouldn't ever taste fishy — and when it does, it usually means it was not properly taken care of between the time it was caught to the time it was eaten. The good news is that dreaded fishy flavor can be avoided!