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Safe Seafood For You And Your Family

Cooking seafood can feel like navigating rough waters, but we'll steer you straight. Master safe handling, prep, and cook times to serve up seafood that's ocean-fresh without worry. Our guides ensure you avoid fishy situations.
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Can You Eat Bass?

Can You Eat Bass?

  Bass is a common name for a variety of fish species that might end up on your dinner plate, and the good news is, yes, you can absolutely eat [...]
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How to Thaw Lobster Tails

How to Thaw Lobster Tails

Now, if you’ve got your hands on some frozen lobster tails for a special occasion (or just because you deserve it), you might be pondering the safest and most effective [...]
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How Long Does Tuna Salad Last In The Fridge?

Let’s be real, we’ve all been there. You whip up a big batch of creamy, delicious tuna salad, but before [...]

How To Defrost Shrimp

  Shrimp is such a versatile and beloved ingredient in kitchens around the world, but many of us purchase it [...]

Cooking Fish Safely at Home: A Start-to-Finish Guide

Seafood not only tastes amazing, but provides great health benefits like omega-3s, vitamin B12, and protein. However, fish and shellfish [...]

How Long Does Fresh Tuna Last in the Fridge?

Ah, the mighty tuna – whether you’re grilling a steak, searing it rare, or perhaps whipping up a classic niçoise [...]

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How To Defrost Shrimp

  Shrimp is such a versatile and beloved ingredient in kitchens around the world, but many of us purchase it frozen to enjoy its freshness whenever we want. Let’s dive into how to defrost those little crustaceans without getting into hot water with foodborne illnesses. The Refrigerator Method: Slow and [...]

How to properly defrost fish

Fish is a delicious and healthy protein option to have on hand. But that frozen fillet or seafood needs thawing first before cooking up that amazing meal. Improper defrosting is a common food safety mistake made in home kitchens. As your Fish Safety Dad, let me walk you through the [...]

Can You Eat Coconut Crabs?

It’s your Food Safety Dad here, back with another intriguing topic that I’m pretty excited to talk about. Today, we’re diving into the world of exotic delicacies and answering a question that might have tickled the fancy of adventurous eaters out there: Can you eat coconut crabs? Now, before we [...]

How Long Does Raw Salmon Last in the Fridge?

Salmon, like all seafood, is a delicate treat that demands our respect and attention when it comes to storage. We’ve all been there, buying that fresh, succulent salmon with dreams of a perfect dinner, only to have life throw a curveball and our meal plans out the window. So, let’s [...]
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