Why is red salmon more expensive than pink?

Q--Why is red salmon always more expensive than pink salmon, and what is the difference? A--Salmon, even the highly prized Chinook, or king salmon, can range in color from white to deep red. The darker the color, the better the flavor and firmer the flesh, which is why it is more expensive.

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• Can you cook already cooked prawns?

  Cooked supermarket prawns can be eaten both cold and hot depending on the dish you would like to use them in. ... You can reheat dishes made from cooked, raw supermarket prawns, in the oven, microwave or on the hob. Ensure they are piping hot before serving and only reheat them once.

• What is killing the fish in my pond?

  Causes might be oxygen depletion or contamination by fertilizer or pesticide runoff. Partial fish kills typically are seen when a few fish, perhaps of different species, die off over a period of one or two weeks. Since some fish were affected and other similar fish were not, disease is frequently the cause.

• Does clam have tongue?

  When shown a similarly strange clam vid, marine biologist Miriam Goldstein told The Huffington Post, “Clams don't have tongues, in fact. ... clams live in mud and sand and they use their foot to help them dig.”

• Where can I find Spotfin croaker?

  Spotfin croaker (Roncador stearnsii) occur from Point Conception on the California coast all the way south to the tip of Baja California and on into the Sea of Cortez. They are exclusive to this territorial range, however, and are rarely found north of Point Conception or south of Mazatlan, Mexico.

• Can tuna steak be eaten raw?

  Raw tuna is generally safe when properly handled and frozen to eliminate parasites. Tuna is highly nutritious, but due to high mercury levels in certain species, it's best to eat raw tuna in moderation.

• Do capelin roll on high or low tide?

  Spawning occurs mainly when the water temperature is between 6° and 10oC and is most commonly observed at night. In the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence, the capelin “roll” on the shores between mid-April and July. They rely on the tides to carry them to the beach.

• Can you fish with squid rings?

  Whole squid: When using squid bait to fish for large species such as winter cod, big bass and conger eels then squid can be used whole. Simply pierce the hook through the squid's body several times and feed it up the line as the picture below shows.

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• What happens if you chew a raw oyster?

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• Is canned tuna raw meat?

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• When should you not buy mussels?

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• Can you keep crawfish in water?

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• How are tuna killed?

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• How big should a fish tank be for a shark?

  Shark tanks require plenty of space and can be very expensive to maintain. For keeping sharks, the tank needs to be at least 3 times the size of the shark when fully grown and the width of the aquarium must be at least 2 times the length of the shark. And these dimensions are only for keeping one shark in a tank!

• How do you tell if grilled salmon is done?

  Salmon will change from translucent (red or raw) to opaque (pink) as it cooks. After 6-8 minutes of cooking, check for doneness, by taking a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done.

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• Should I leave dead shrimp in tank?

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