Monday, September 15, 2014

How Pier Seafood Are Categorized And Prepared

By Kerri Stout


Any form of sea life that is consumed by human beings as food is referred to as seafood. In most definitions it includes shellfish and fish. Shellfish classified under pier seafood include echinoderms, crustaceans, and molluscs. Reduced consumption of mammals like dolphins and whales has made them to be declassified under seafood. Sea vegetables are also categorized under sea life hence they also form part of seafood.

Fish is consumed a lot on Redondo Beach as a vital part of sea life. Different criteria are used in the classification of fish. This article classifies them according to migratory characteristics and habitat. According to the two criteria, four major classes of fish are available. They leave in both sea and freshwater bodies. The four groups are, demersal, diadromous, freshwater, and pelagic fish.

Palagic fish live on the surface of the sea or ocean. They rarely reach the bottom unless in special circumstances. Pelagic fish can be further classified as large predator and small forage fish. The predator group feeds on the small forage fish and other organisms in the water. Marlin, swordfish, salmon, mackerel, tuna, salmon, and sharks are among organisms in this group. The forage sub-group includes anchovies, menhaden, sprats, herring, and sardines. Forage fish accumulate less toxin compared to their predators. They feed on planktons.

Demersal fishes are found near or on the ocean or sea bed. Examples include grouper, flatfish, cod, and stingrays. In comparison to pelagic fish, they are more sedimentary. Their food is supplied by crustaceans inhabiting sea beds. They do not swim a lot hence their muscles are less developed. This makes their meat whiter too.

The nature of diadromous fishes is to migrate with seasons. They are adapted to living in salty as well as freshwater. This allows them to change habitats between the two water types seasonally. Some demersal and pelagic fishes are also in the diadromous group. Examples include shad, salmon, lamprey, and eels. They eat water plants and planktons in most cases.

Fresh water bodies are occupied by fishes in the freshwater fish category. Bodies that contain fresh water include ponds, streams, and lakes. Fishes under this group are mainly raised on farms. Statistics show that most consumed fish worldwide are raised on farms in freshwater masses. Major types of fish in this classes include trout, tilapia, carp, and catfish.

Sea organisms can be prepared in many different methods. Major ones include baking, microwaving, poaching, steaming, pan frying, broiling, and grilling. The type of sea organism may determine the method used although some can be prepared using several methods. When preparing, all parts that cannot be consumed such as intestines, shells, and scales are removed. It is possible to prepare some organisms whole without subdividing them while others must be divided into pieces.

Seafood can go together with various ingredients, fruits, and foods. Methods of preservation methods include refrigeration, roasting, salting, steaming, and smoking. Cross-contamination can occur if prepared and raw food are kept together hence, thy must be kept separate. Preservation can affect freshness hence one should check to ensure freshness before cooking.




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