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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 ...
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?
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....
Flavor/Textures of Fish
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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?
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How long would you bake albacore tuna and what degrees?(previously frozen)
Answer The thickness of the Albacore tuna will determine the amount of ...
Answer The best way to add any seasoning when steaming or heating your crab up ...
Any Tips on Baking Stuffed Fish?
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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
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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
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What does redfish taste like? Is it fishy, steak texture, flaky, white, or fishy tasting?
Answer Redfish or Red drum will have a mild, sweet flavor ...
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?
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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
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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 ...
Answer Kingfish is a common name for the Wahoo fish. Wahoo has a low fat content, so you need to be careful ...
Flavor of Haddock?
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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?
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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 ...
Answer The basic rule for the internal temperature is 140 degrees.
Frank "AKA" The ...
Substitutes for Snapper or Grouper?
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I have a recipe calling for red snapper or grouper. What is a Pacific Northwest substitute for these fish?
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?
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How many pounds of king crab legs should I buy to feed 6 adults?
Answer It really depends on the people you are feeding and what you are serving ...
Shelf life of King Crab Legs?
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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!
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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) ?
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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 ?
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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
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Question When buying shrimp,stores offer jumbo,large,medium and etc.Exactly what is the size (inches ?) of the above> Thank you.
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