Seafood Guides

Welcome to our “Seafood” category, your dedicated portal to the bountiful treasures of the sea. In this section, we provide comprehensive guides, delectable recipes, and insightful articles to help you navigate the diverse world of seafood with confidence and ease. From exploring sustainable fishing practices and understanding the nuances of various seafood types to mastering the art of selecting, preparing, and cooking an array of oceanic delights, our content is designed to inspire and educate you as you dive into the flavorful depths of seafood cuisine.

Culinary Delights: Exploring 5 Innovative Oyster Recipes to Tantalize Your Taste Buds

Culinary Delights: Exploring 5 Innovative Oyster Recipes to Tantalize Your Taste Buds

Huitres, known for their briny succulence and unique flavour profile, have been a culinary delight for centuries. Beyond the traditional raw or grilled preparations, oysters lend themselves to a plethora of innovative dishes that uplift the dining experience. In this piece, we'll get into the depths of gastronomic creativity &will sightsee five tantalizing oyster recipes that showcase the versatility of this delectable shellfish. Before that, every huitre lover must visit this oyster bar restaurant once in their lifetime. 1. Oyster Rockefeller Stuffed Mushrooms:    Ingredients: Fresh oysters Portobello mushrooms Spinach Pernod (an anise-flavoured liqueur) Parmesan cheese Bread crumbs Garlic Butter…
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Is Tuna Red Meat or White Meat?

Is Tuna Red Meat or White Meat?

One of the most confusing meat terminologies is ‘red and white meat’. Asides from knowing why or how meat can be classified with colors, many people are unable to easily differentiate between red meat and white meat. Some others remain confused about how a fish can be classified as meat at all. How can one decipher which fish is red meat and which is white? For example, is tuna red meat or white meat? Here are some interesting answers to these questions along with other important information about eating tuna and some other fishes. Is Tuna Red Meat or White…
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Is Shrimp Poop Safe to Eat?

Is Shrimp Poop Safe to Eat?

Shrimps are highly nutritious and delicious crustaceans. They are versatile and can go well with different dishes. Shrimp preparation (before cooking) usually involves the preliminary actions of cleaning and peeling the shrimps. A common process in shrimps cleaning is deveining, which is the removal of the digestive tract (containing the poop) of the shrimp. However, most people feel that shrimp peeling and deveining (removal of the poop) prolongs their time in the kitchen unnecessarily. Some people outrightly see it as an annoying, time-consuming chore that may not even be necessary. Their desire to skip the deveining process lead to the…
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Can You Eat Salmon Rare and Medium-Rare?

Can You Eat Salmon Rare and Medium-Rare?

Cooks and food lovers will understand what I mean when I say that most people don’t understand the art that is properly cooked salmon. It is easier to overcook salmon than it is to ride a bike. Just one minute longer is enough to ruin it completely. This is why the majority remain confused about how to properly cook salmon. Can you eat salmon rare and medium-rare? How do you even know if it is rare or medium-rare? It is easy to get lost in the magic of cooking, so we have brought you this short guide to preparing and…
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Are Jack Crevalle good to eat or not: Facts About Jack Crevalle

Are Jack Crevalle good to eat or not: Facts About Jack Crevalle

Are Jack Crevalle good to eat is something that not many people know. In fact, their bad reputation for pungent fishy taste makes it hard to turn this species of fish into a tasty meal. Furthermore, they’re also known to be strong tasting and quite tough to eat. Let’s find out if you can truly create a delicious dish out of Jack Crevalle or not in this post below! Facts you might already know about Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle is also known as the “common jack”. This fish species is often found in Southern Atlantic regions and the Gulf of…
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Can You Eat Raw Salmon from Costco?

Can You Eat Raw Salmon from Costco?

Salmon is said to be one of the most nutritious foods available. In recent times, it has become an increasingly popular fish as people become more health-conscious and are willing to adopt healthy options in terms of diet and exercise, to boost their overall wellbeing. Apart from the fact that it is delicious, salmon is also loaded with a plethora of nutrients beneficial to the health.  Raw salmon is a common ingredient in many recipes; hence, it is readily available in Costco and almost every grocery store. Fish used to be pretty much cooked before being eaten, but since raw…
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Filipino dried fish – An authentic Filipino recipe

Filipino dried fish – An authentic Filipino recipe

Filipino dried fish is often referred to as “daing na isda” or “tuyo”. Dried fish is one of Filipinos most favorite dishes and it’s also added in some recipes as condiment. Through the process of drying, the fish can be stored for many months while maintaining most of the nutrients. Now, without further ado, let’s check out the step by step instructions below on how to make this simple yet tasty dish. Filipino dried fish Introduction Tuyo, Daing or bulad (means “sun-baked” or “sun-dried”) are the words used to refer to dried fish from the Philippines. Dried fish is commonly…
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Raw Vs Cooked Shrimp – What’s the Difference? Which Is Best?

Raw Vs Cooked Shrimp – What’s the Difference? Which Is Best?

Shrimps are found in a wide variety of meals and cuisines. They are one of the healthiest seafood since they are high in omega fatty acids and vitamins. Shrimps are easy to come by and may be purchased at any supermarket. Shrimps have a mild flavor and make a great filler, and they can be used both raw and cooked. Have you ever been surprised by the prospect of eating raw shrimp? Or did you already know? Whatever the case may be, let’s look at the difference between raw vs cooked shrimp and which the best to consume is. Raw…
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Is Seafood Considered Meat or Fish?

Is Seafood Considered Meat or Fish?

One of the oldest debates in the world of food, the question of if seafood is considered meat or fish is one you must have thought on as a food lover. Is seafood considered meat or fish? Is it in a category all by itself? How is one even supposed to know what to categorize it as? Most people are left puzzled by this question, and let’s not forget the most controversial of all, “is seafood considered vegetarian?”                                                                                                                                            The answers are not always straightforward, as various factors from scientific classifications to dietary restrictions and even religious doctrines have been…
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What Do Seahorses Taste Like?

What Do Seahorses Taste Like?

When exploring Chinese cuisine, seeing seahorses on the menu would not be a new thing. It is a dish that is rarely served in other areas of the world but is sought-after street food in China, some might say because of what it tastes like. Others, because of its sketchy medicinal purposes. In contrast to the vast options of fishes and aquatic animals, eating seahorses are not as popular generally and is often limited to a specific market. Despite this, you might wonder what seahorses taste like and if it is as delicious as other seafood or just another overhyped…
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Does Fish Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?

Does Fish Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?

The easiest way to preserve food these days is to put them in a fridge. Not only does it keep them in a good state for future consumption but also prevents them from going bad and filling the house with a foul smell. People have asked too if fish sauce need to be refrigerated. Let’s take a look at that question, and answer other related questions. For example, if the fish sauce needs to be refrigerated, how long should it be refrigerated to preserve the original flavor? Let’s get straight to it. Does Fish Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated? Fish…
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Does Shrimp Smell Like Ammonia? What It Means

Does Shrimp Smell Like Ammonia? What It Means

So, you have found some shrimp lying around in your fridge, and you are thinking of making your favorite shrimp recipe. But suddenly, you realize it smells like ammonia, and you have second thoughts. Or, perhaps you have begun cooking, and you are suddenly hit by a strong whiff of ammonia. Should you go on anyway? This scenario plays out more often than you would think. Is it safe to eat shrimp when it smells like ammonia? What might cause such a smell in seafood? Let us dive right in! Does shrimp smell like ammonia? No, it really doesn’t. Shrimp…
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