Got a Question About Cooking Seafood?

What Might This Fish Be? 
On a recent trip to Virginia Beach, I went to a seafood restaurant and ordered a seafood platter (fried, of course -- I was on vacation!). Surprisingly,...

Mushy Striped Bass?  
Why is the fresh striped bass I cook always mushy? I've tried grilling, frying, deep frying. I cook and cook it and it is still mushy. It's like it ...

Fishy Tasting Shrimp?  
Okay, I think I have the perfect quick and easy one-dish guest meal. I purchase frozen, cooked, shelled, de-veined shrimp from an expensive specialty ...

Monkfish Preparation ? 
What are some methods of removing the membrane from monkfish fillets?

Should You Remove The Vein Of The Shrimp? 
I have been told that it is possible to get extremely ill through food poisoning from not cleaning the intestine from the shrimp before cooking them. Several ...

Mushy Stuffed Flounder? 
Twice I have prepared flounder with a cracker,shrimp,crab and seasoning stuffing, rolled and baked it and twice the flounder has come out mushy. The stuffing ...

Rock Fish Substitution 
What fish taste similar to rock fish?

Fishy Tasting Frozen Shrimp  
I buy jumbo frozen deveined shrimp and sometimes it tastes too fishy. Can I defrost the shrimp in milk to take away the strong taste?


Hi Linda

Defrosting ...

Mild Fish Flavors and Textures 
Question:

I would like to have a list of the fish that are mild in flavor such as Orange roughy. Also, to know if each is meaty or less meaty in texture....

Cooking Shrimp with a Steamer  Not rated yet
How long do I steam shrimp in my electric steamer? I can't find any recipes.

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I have an older presto steamer and use between 3/4 cup and 1 ...

Florida Grouper Recipes   Not rated yet
I had Florida Grouper in Clearwater Florida on a bun, it was so delicious that I have been seeking a recipe for it. I love Grouper, but need to know how ...

Salty King Crab Legs  Not rated yet
What makes them taste too salty?

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Cooked King crab legs are processed in 2 different ways. The most popular is the cooked and brine frozen....

Salty Cod ?  Not rated yet
Is cod supposed to have a naturally salty flavor? I buy it fresh at a well known health food store and it is always salty. I either eat it the same day ...

Fish That Tastes Like Lobster?  Not rated yet
Hi! I'm looking for a fish that would have a flavor like lobster, shrimp, scallops, can you help?

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Hi Juila

The only fish that I know of ...

Oysters Juice?  Not rated yet
What is the slime in and around an oyster? What is the name of it and what exactly is it.



Hi Nathan

The liquid around the oyster is called ...

I read your list of Mild tasting fish...   Not rated yet
I read your list of Mild tasting fish. Could you break it down further for me into "very" mild tasting fish? I am trying to include more fish in my diet,...

Freezing Battered Fish  Not rated yet
I was wondering can I Batter halibut in a beer batter then freeze it before cooking it, and pull it out and cook it later?

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Hi Mark
Home ...

Soaking scallops in phosphate solution  Not rated yet
I have purchased scallops twice at a local grocery chain when they were advertised as fresh. Both times, under different cooking methods, they had a bitter,...

Cooking Escargo?  Not rated yet
How to cook in oven with garlic?

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Hi Vonnie

I'm assuming that you may have bought the snails in the can. The best way to cook and serve ...

Lobsters  Not rated yet
I've had only warm and cold water lobsters. How does the flavor of a Maine lobster compare to a warm or cold water lobster?

Answer
Hi Corrine

The ...

Boiling Halibut For Poor Man's Lobster  Not rated yet
Is boiling halibut like poor man's lobster okay? If I would cut it into chunks about 1" how long would I boil them?

Hi Pat
Halibut makes great poor ...

Storing Cooked Fish ?  Not rated yet
How long can cod that's been sauteed and baked be kept in the refrigerator for leftovers?

Hi DonnA
Cooked fished should last at least 2 days.

Thanks ...

How To Cut Lobster Tails  Not rated yet
How do you separate the lobster meat from the tail once you have cooked it?

Hi,

If you are just after the meat itself and not serving it with the ...

Flavor of Lobster?  Not rated yet
I am not a fan of the fishy taste or smell of most "seafood" but I do enjoy eating halibut, I will eat it battered (w/ tartar sauce) or non-battered with ...

What Is A Good Crab Substitute?  Not rated yet
I have a recipe for crab and avocado but buying the amount of crab I need will cost a fortune.

Is there any fish I could use as a cheaper alternative?...

Flavor/Textures of Fish  Not rated yet
I LOVE that chart you made for the 'Mild' fish, which calls out the textures. Have you done that for any 'non' mild fish? I was looking for something ...

Baking Albacore Tuna?  Not rated yet
How long would you bake albacore tuna and what degrees?(previously frozen)

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The thickness of the Albacore tuna will determine the amount of ...

Seasoning Steamed Alaskan Crab Legs?  Not rated yet
How do you season Alaskan king crab legs if your steaming them?


Answer
The best way to add any seasoning when steaming or heating your crab up ...

Any Tips on Baking Stuffed Fish?  Not rated yet
I have a good recipe for a shrimp and crab stuffing for fish. However, whenever I make it, the fish always makes the stuffing way too moist/watery. I'...

Wahoo Poisoning  Not rated yet
Can you get poisoning from Wahoo. I am on the beach in Baja and friends caught a 35lb. Wahoo. They shared the steaks around. We grilled ours well and ate ...

Characteristics of Redfish  Not rated yet
What does redfish taste like? Is it fishy, steak texture, flaky, white, or fishy tasting?

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Redfish or Red drum will have a mild, sweet flavor ...

Best Way To Thaw Frozen Lobster Tails  Not rated yet

What is preferred method to thaw frozen lobster tails?

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Place lobster tails in a air tight container or zip lock bags and thaw overnight ...

Shelf Life of Shrimp?  Not rated yet
What is the shelf life of shrimp purchased from the grocery store, not frozen?

Answer
Renee
Buying non frozen shrimp is a tricky subject. You really ...

Using Shrimp As Part of a Premade Freezer Meal  Not rated yet
Hi, What's the best way to use frozen shrimp in a freezer meal? I want to make meals using shrimp for my supper club. Can I make a casserole, cool it, and ...

Best Way to Cook Lake Trout and Remove The Fishy Flavor  Not rated yet
I live in an area where we have freakishly large lake trout 15 to 23 in. I am wondering what is the best way to cook them?

Sometimes, especially when ...

How to Get Rid of the Muddy Flavor of Catfish  Not rated yet

Is there any way to extract or hide the muddy flavor in some catfish caught in the wild?

Bruce,

Their are several things you can do to help remove ...

Cooking King Fish?  Not rated yet
What's the best way to cook king fish?

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Kingfish is a common name for the Wahoo fish. Wahoo has a low fat content, so you need to be careful ...

Flavor of Haddock?  Not rated yet
I'm from Fl and have never had haddock that I know of. How would you compare it to grouper or trigger fish in taste. I don't like pompano or any oily fish....

What's a Good Dark Beer for Cooking Shrimp and Fish?  Not rated yet
I'm not a beer drinker, but I wish to try some good beers for cooking. I would think the 'standards' from the corner "Stop & Shops" can be improved on ...

How long to keep cooked shrimp?  Not rated yet
How long an you keep refrigerated cooked shrimp?

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I never like to keep cooked shrimp longer than 2 days in the refrigerator.

Frank
"AKA"...

Temperature of Cooked Fish ?  Not rated yet
What is the proper temperature to cook fish to make it safe?

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The basic rule for the internal temperature is 140 degrees.

Frank
"AKA" The ...

Substitutes for Snapper or Grouper?  Not rated yet
I have a recipe calling for red snapper or grouper. What is a Pacific Northwest substitute for these fish?

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Haddock would be my first choice ...

Length of Time Cooking Fish ?  Not rated yet
Hi,

I heard a food critique state that the longer fish is cooked, the fishier it tastes. Is that true? I like my fish cooked well, and am wondering ...

How Much King Crab To Buy?  Not rated yet
How many pounds of king crab legs should I buy to feed 6 adults?


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It really depends on the people you are feeding and what you are serving ...

Shelf life of King Crab Legs?  Not rated yet
How long can you keep (store bought) frozen king crab legs in the refrigerator?

Answer:
Hi Duke
Once your king crab legs are thawed I would not keep ...

The Flavor of Hake & Best Way to Cook it!  Not rated yet
I love cod but today when at the fish market, I saw they had Hake. Visually is was similar to cod with the exception of being more on the pinkish side....

Best way to Cook Butterfish (Black Cod) ?  Not rated yet
We have just bought 2 lbs of fresh butterfish (black cod) filets and have never cooked it before. We learned of this fish at Roy's in Palm Springs and ...

Frying Fish with Butter or Olive Oil ?  Not rated yet
For along time now when I want to cook fish simple and quick I fry it in EVOO and have always had excellent results. But recently when cooking flounder ...

Bitter Shrimp Taste  Not rated yet
What causes shrimp to taste bitter or have an "iodine" flavor?

Answer: If you have purchased wild ocean caught shrimp, you can expect a little taste ...

Best way to Cook Frozen Fish?  Not rated yet
My question is what is the best way to cook frozen fish.Like cod,flounder,orange roughy.And can i use any grill.

Answer:
It is best not to cook your ...

What Are Some Mild Tasting Fish?  Not rated yet
Hello. I have never liked fish because of the smell, i assume it tastes that same way. Now i have a trainer that is trying to get me to eat fish. What ...

Soft Shells After Baking Snow Crab Legs  Not rated yet
Every time I bake Snow Crab legs, the shell seems to be rubbery, so it's hard to crack the shell with anything because it bends, how do I cook it so the ...

Refrigerated shrimp  Not rated yet
Question:
How long can you keep cooked shrimp in the shell in the refrigerator.

Answer:
You should be able to keep them for at least 2 days after ...

Deep Frying Flounder  Not rated yet
This evening, I deep fried flounder fillet (battered) in hot olive oil - cooking time @ 2-3 minutes. The taste was good, but the flesh became soft and ...

Make Shrimp Peel Easier  Not rated yet
Is there anything to add to shrimp while or after boiling to make them easier to peel?

Hi Lisa
Not that I know of, but I can tell you that white shelled ...

How do they Cook Snow Crab  Not rated yet
How do they process snow crab. In salted/seasoned water or boiled/steamed in plain water prior to freezing ?

Hi Chuck
I really cannot give you a exact ...

Cooking Shark on the grill  Not rated yet
Hello Dear Fishmonger,
A friend gave me two thick, fresh shark steaks this morning and I am not sure how to prepare them to their maximum deliciousness....

Sea Scallops Nutrition Facts  Not rated yet
Question:
I was wondering if you could provide me with the nutritional value of sea scallops, i.e. calories, fat. Thanks

Answer:
Hi Helen

I added ...

What is the Best Scallop?
Sea or Bay  Not rated yet
Question:
Which are better, Sea or Bay Scallops? I know the Sea scallop is larger.
Answer:
The sea scallop will be a much sweeter scallop, because ...

Which is Better? Farm Raised or Wild Caught Catfish   Not rated yet


Hi. I recently started working in the seafood department of a grocery store and get asked a lot the difference between farm raised and wild caught....

Cooking Fish and Fries in the Same Oil.  Not rated yet
Question:

Can someone who is allergic to fish get sick 2 days after calamari was cooked in a deep fryer and oil wasn't changed for 2 days and then fries ...

Shrimp size  Not rated yet
Question
When buying shrimp,stores offer jumbo,large,medium and etc.Exactly what is the size (inches ?) of the above> Thank you.

Answer
Hi
That'...

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