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Why no meat during Lent but fish is OK?

Asked: Denis Rossignol, Last Updated:

It simply meant abstaining from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals—since the thinking goes, Jesus was a warm-blooded animal. Fish, though, which are cold blooded were considered okay to eat on fasting days. Hence, Fish on Fridays and “Fish Friday” (among many other religious holidays) was born.

FAQ

  • How are dried shrimp made?

    It has been soaked in a salty solution and then dried until it is very hard, much like people used to do over a hundred years ago. Salt is considered antibacterial because it restricts bacterial growth in many foods. It preserves foods by lowering the amount of “free” water molecules in foods.

  • Are Cutlassfish good eating?

    A: Cutlass fish is sold as live bait for anglers and isn't a primary food fish in the US. But, it is considered a delicacy in Japan where it is eaten dried.

  • How do you tell if salmon has gone bad in the freezer?

    When you buy fresh salmon, make sure you plan to use it within a day or two or else store it in the freezer. Salmon that has gone bad will have a fishy odor or may even smell like ammonia. If it smells this way before you've cooked it, the smell will only get worse — so throw it out.

  • Can you put turtles and fish in the same tank?

    Fish and turtles can live in the same tank together, provided several of the following factors are on point. Your aquarium tank is large enough to accommodate both turtles and fish. Your filter is strong enough to accommodate the extra load that fish will put on your water quality.

  • Why did Rocky drink raw eggs?

    The practice of eating raw eggs to build muscle began at least 100 years ago. ... These days, most hard-core trainers stay away from raw eggs; those who still buy into the Rocky regimen can gulp down a pasteurized “liquid egg white” product, which is supposed to have all the protein and none of the salmonella.

  • How do you bake fish without sticking?

    If you're baking or roasting fish in the oven, you'll need a baking sheet and either parchment paper or aluminum foil, which make for easier clean-up and help to prevent sticking, says McCue. Before placing the fish on the baking sheet, brush the paper or foil with neutral oil for an instant nonstick surface.

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  • What are the natural food for fish?

    Many kinds of materials may be used as supplementary feeds for your fish such as:

    • terrestrial plants: grasses, legumes, leaves and seeds of leguminous shrubs and trees (see Section 4.1), fruits, vegetables;
    • aquatic plants: water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed;
    • small terrestrial animals: earthworms, termites, snails;

  • Can you raise shrimp in freshwater?

    Freshwater shrimp have been grown in earthen ponds as small as 1/10th of an acre to as large as 5+ acres. The ponds must be free of any existing fish/amphibians/turtles or the shrimp juveniles become expensive fish food. ... Ponds built with internal or external harvesting basins are easiest to harvest.

  • Is Razorfish a fish?

    Fishes in the family Centriscidae have an unusual mode of swimming. They swim in a vertical position with the head down and with the back facing the direction of travel. Jointed Razorfish are often seen in schools that dart between coral branches or between the spines of sea urchins (Diadema) when disturbed.

  • Is smoked meat high in salt?

    This means that cured meats are loaded with sodium. Too much of sodium intake can lead to hypertension, heart problems or even kidney failures. Sodium also retains water in the body, which is not a good sign. Foods like smoked salmon are extremely high in sodium.

  • Do you catch more fly fishing?

    Not only can you customize your fishing experience to ensure you catch more fish but there is no denying that fly fishing is much more experienced orientated as well. There are more factors that go into fly fishing and a lot of different things that need to be considered. This is why fly fishing is more fun.

  • How much is a kilo of catfish in Nigeria?

    The price of catfish depends on the kilo quantity (kg) you want to buy or on the size of the fish you want to buy. The price of 1kg of catfish in Nigeria starts from One Thousand two Hundred Naira (N1,200) to Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira (2,500).

  • Is Whole Foods salmon wild caught?

    How is wild Alaska salmon sourced at Whole Foods Market? All of our salmon is responsibly sourced.

  • Can you cure any fish?

    You can pretty much cure anything at all. The common cold is somewhat elusive, but pretty much all fleshy fish can be cured. ... The salmon remains moist and almost raw in the middle and the curing process can take anything from 24-72 hours.

  • What size hook should I use for croaker?

    The bottom rig is important as it keeps the bait on the bottom, as croakers are primarily concentrated on or near the bottom. Hooks in the number-four to number-one size range are appropriate, and weights of between one and three ounces are the norm. Croaker anglers may use either braid or monofilament fishing line.

  • Can you cook crayfish from frozen?

    FROZEN - thaw in chiller overnight. Cooking: To boil: Keep the cray in salted boiling water for about 10-12 minutes or until their shells turn a bright orange colour. Put in cold water immediately afterwards to arrest the cooking process.

  • What is a ghost crayfish?

    The Ghost Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods. ... Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult. A larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size.

  • Are tuna bigger than dolphins?

    A dolphin is larger than a tuna means, generally speaking, all dolphins are larger than tunas. Using the word "the" implies that you are referring to a specific dolphin or a specific tuna fish. whereas the use of the word "a" implies that you could referring to any dolphin or tuna fish.

  • How many calories are in fish and fries?

    This is just one of the many reasons for good oil management. *Fish and chips are less than 10% fat if properly cooked and an average sized portion is less than 1000 calories.

  • Can fish get to room temperature before cooking?

    You cook it straight out of the fridge Putting a chilled (or worse, frozen) fillet in a frying pan can cook the fish unevenly. To keep it from drying out on the outside and staying cold on the inside, let it come to room temperature on the counter for 15 minutes before you cook it.

  • How can you tell the difference between rohu and Mrigal?

    In case of mrigal, pectoral, pelvic and anal fins were found to be orange and rest of the fins darkish in colour. The only coloured fin in rohu was the pelvic fin which was reddish in appearance.

  • What is the lowest calorie Chinese takeaway?

    Chinese

    • Try to avoid: sweet and sour battered pork balls with special or egg-fried rice, prawn toast, spring rolls.
    • Healthier options: crab and corn soup, steamed dumplings, steamed vegetables and plain boiled rice, steamed fish, chicken chop suey, Szechuan prawns.

  • Will lime kill crayfish?

    If liming is called for, do not use quick lime or hydrated lime. This is extremely caustic and could kill crawfish by raising the water pH to excessively high levels.

  • Why are silverfish bad?

    What Problems Do Silverfish Cause? Silverfish feed on starchy materials and items that are high in protein. They are active at night and cause damage to books, stored food, and clothing. While these insects do cause problems, silverfish are not harmful to human health and do not carry any diseases.

  • Where are herring caught?

    Herring are forage fish, mostly belonging to the family Clupeidae. Herring often move in large schools around fishing banks and near the coast, found particularly in shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans, including the Baltic Sea, as well as off the west coast of South America.

  • Can I put fish directly on the grill?

    Fish such as tuna, salmon, halibut, and swordfish, whose texture is more like beef or pork, should be grilled directly on the grate. (More delicate fish, such as tilapia, sole, and flounder, sometimes fare better when grilled in a foil packet or grill basket.)

  • Is it safe to eat steamed oysters?

    Don't eat raw or undercooked oysters or other shellfish. Fully cook them before eating, and only order fully cooked oysters at restaurants. Hot sauce and lemon juice don't kill Vibrio bacteria and neither does alcohol. Some oysters are treated for safety after they are harvested.

  • Why is my shrimp fishy?

    It is the intestinal tract of the shrimp. Therefore, what the shrimp ate is digested and contained. Since it also contains sand, and this is the cause of an unpleasant texture and fishy smell.

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