Fish and Shellfish
Fish and Shellfish
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Fish
FISH
The kinds of fish available for food vary
widely in different localities. They include
salt-water and freshwater varieties which
differ in flavour and quality depending on
the water in which they are grown. In the
Philippines we have learned to culture
some marine fish and bangus. This is the
foremost example of Aquaculture, the act
of culturing fish in inland water.
Types of Freshwaterfish
Catfish Grayling Pike
Pickerel
Rainbow Sunfish Tilapia
Trout
Trout Walley Pike
Whitefish Zander
Types of Migratory Fish
Eel Salmon Shad
Smelt Sturgeon Striped
Bass/Rockfish
Market Forms of Fish
Market forms of Shellfishes
1. LIVE SHELLFISH
2. WHOLE SHELLFISH
3.SHUCKED SHELLFISH
4.HEADLESS SHELLFISH
But how can we distinguish between stale or fresh fish?
IN ADDITION
Fish is also one of the most valuable sources of high grade
protein. Some fish are also low in fat and rich in minerals such as
calcium which is good for our bones. Fish tastes so much better
when cooked. It is cooked to destroy any bacteria present as
well as to improve its taste and tenderness. When no additional
water is used to cook fish, it is important that no over cooking is
done, otherwise the fish would be very dry. This method is known
as dry cookery. When fish is cooked in water, it is best to allow
the water to boil before plunging or adding the fish. Prolonged
boiling tends to break the flesh of the fish until it falls apart.
Indication of doneness is evident when the flesh of the fish
becomes opaque and the muscles are easily flaked. Fish may be
fried at moderate heat until golden brown. It is fully cooked when
it can be easily flaked and the eyeballs come out.
IN ADDITION
Shellfish on the other hand, when
overcooked, causes the flesh to become
tough and fibrous. Unwholesome parts of
most shellfish such as the beard of mussels,
crab's gills, or lobsters intestinal tubes must
be removed before cooking. Colour change
in crustaceans is an indication that cooking
is done. Clams, oyster, and mussels may be
roasted, baked, or broiled in their shells to
retain their delicate flavour.
TIPS TO ENSURE FISH AND SHELLFISH STAYS IN
GOOD CONDITION UNTIL YOU’RE READY TO COOK IT!