Where should you not buy shrimp from?

A large number of shrimp samples from Vietnam and Bangladesh were found to have antibiotic residues in them (via Oceana). Some of these antibiotics have been banned for use in food products in the United States and others have been linked to cancer.

FAQ

• Is it better to fish with bait or lures?

  Many species of fish are much less responsive to lures than they are to bait. Lure fishing generally demands better-quality tackle and a higher degree of skill than bait fishing. Lure collecting can become at least as addictive (and expensive) as lure fishing!

• Can you eat smoked salmon after 4 days?

  Chances are there's nothing wrong with it, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Speaking of dates, if your typical smoked salmon is more than about 5-7 days past its date, it's time for it to go ([ASF]), even if it's still unopened.

• Can a giant squid attack a whale?

  Some squid are large enough to fight back: Sperm whales have been found with suction scars on their skin. But most squid species make easy pickings for the whales that hunt them.

• Can you save used fish batter?

  MEAT, FISH OR POULTRY BATTER Once batter has been used to dip raw meat or fish it is considered a potentially hazardous food and must be kept below 41º F by placing it in the refrigerator or by keeping it on ice.

• Where is smoke herring from?

  Often Used in Caribbean Cuisine Food columnist and blogger Cynthia Nelson is the author of "Tastes Like Home: My Caribbean Cookbook." Living in Barbados, Cynthia shares her love of the diverse food of the islands. Smoked Herring completes the salt-meat quartet that is often used in Caribbean cuisine.

• How long do you have to smoke a fish?

  How Long Do You Smoke Fish? At 200 degrees F, you should smoke your fish about 1 to 3 hours. The fish is done smoking when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

• What time of day is best to fish?

  Wait until mid-morning to start fishing for the best results. Fishing in the mid-to-late afternoon is usually very good as well. In fact, I have caught more fish in the late afternoon from 3 hours before sunset until dusk than any other time of day during the winter in both ice fishing and open water.

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• Are bony fish jawless?

  Scientists group fish into three main types. They are divided into these groups because of the structure of their mouths and the types of skeletons they have. There are jawless fishes, cartilaginous (cart uhl AJ uh nuhs) fishes, and bony fishes. ... They also do not have pairs of fins like most fish.

• Why does catfish taste bad?

  Off-Flavor tastes in catfish are derived from certain types of algae and bacteria that occur in nutrient rich, densely stocked catfish production ponds. The flavors are varied, but are often described as musty, muddy, woody, sewage, rotten or diesel tasting.

• Why do Cherry shrimp keep dying?

  Cherry Shrimp typically die due to inappropriate water conditions, including elevated ammonia, nitrates, copper, and chloramine. However, sudden death in shrimp could also be secondary to drastic temperature changes and inadequate acclimatization.

• Do catfish have poisonous barbs?

  In other parts of the world, some catfish do have extremely toxic venoms that can be deadly to humans. ... Catfish venom glands are found alongside sharp, bony spines on the edges of the dorsal and pectoral fins, and these spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened.

• Do fish leave bubbles?

  Have you ever seen clusters of bubbles on the water's surface in your betta fish tank? These are called bubble nests and they are a completely natural behavior of a betta fish – in fact bubble nests are a good sign that your fish is both healthy and happy.

• Can you eat tuna thats pink in the middle?

  Tuna needs a watchful eye during cooking so it remains tender and moist. Because it gets dry and chewy when overcooked, the center should still be pink when it is done cooking.

• Can you eat Nile tilapia?

  Nile Tilapia Thanks to the fish's delicious mild taste and nutritional benefits (high protein and low fat), Tilapia's popularity in America has surged over the past 20 years. Pioneering seafood companies like Regal Springs have helped Tilapia become the 4th most eaten seafood in USA (after shrimp, salmon and tuna).

• Do you need to defrost salmon?

  First, don't worry about thawing your salmon. Yep, there's no need to move it to the fridge the night before, then realize it's not completely thawed when you want to cook it, then panic and try to speed-thaw it so it'll be ready in time. Simply leave it in the freezer until you're ready to cook it.

• Is canned fish good for high blood pressure?

  Calcium rich foods have been shown to reduce blood pressure. The best sources – canned fish with bones (salmon, mackerel, sardines), milk (1% or skim), calcium fortified soy milk, collards, kale, broccoli, tofu, low fat yogurt, parmesan cheese, legumes (chick peas, white beans, pinto beans, black beans).

• Is there a fish whistle?

  Keep the essentials close at hand with the Simms Fish Whistle. It offers safe storage for all the requisite necessities to lift your day.

• Who accepted the challenge of Hilsa fish?

  He made and announcement to buy a Hilsa fish and to bring it to the palace without anyone asking a word about it. Gopal, one of the courtiers accepts the challenge. He makes preparation. Half shaves himself, smears with ash and wear torn clothes.

• What's the best time to fish for catfish?

  The best time of day to catch 3-seasons catfish is from an hour before sunset until 2 hours after sunrise and during the winter, from late morning until just before sunset. These are not hard and fast rules, but you will find the most active and hungry catfish consistently biting in these windows.

• What beers go well with fish?

  How to pair beer and fish?

  • Raw Lager. Gold blond, slightly bitter with a low alcoholic volume. ...
  • Pils. The well structured body of this low fermentation beers, make them perfect for fat and savoury dishes such as fried fish, with squids, shrimps, seafood or mixed. ...
  • Strong Lager. ...
  • Pale Ale. ...
  • Bock.

• Can you legally fish for dolphins?

  No. There is a widespread belief that it is illegal to capture wild dolphins in the US. Though no permits have been granted for captures since 1989, IT IS STILL LEGAL TO CAPTURE DOLPHINS.

• Can I wash tuna with water?

  Canned tuna is perfectly safe to eat directly out of the can, with no further preparation necessary; however, rinsing the tuna before eating it can remove excess sodium, and in the case of tuna that is packed in oil, rinsing it can remove some of the excess calories.

• Is mullet fish expensive?

  A mature fish weighs from 0.25 kg to 2 kg and costs P4,000- P5,000 a kilo, making it the most expensive fish in the country. It commands a very high price in the market because it is seasonal and difficult to catch.