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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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Fish Guide

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 do come with some safety concerns that we can’t ignore. [...]
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How to Thaw Fish Safely

How to Thaw Fish Safely

I know that a busy life often means planning meals on the fly. But when it comes to fish, a little foresight is key to ensuring a safe and delicious [...]
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How Long Can You Freeze Fish?

Fish is a staple in our household for its delicious taste and nutritional benefits, but with our busy schedules, we [...]

How to Thaw Fish Safely

I know that a busy life often means planning meals on the fly. But when it comes to fish, a [...]

How To Tell If Salmon Is Off

Salmon is a delicious and healthy fish that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, but like all perishable foods, it can [...]

Which Fish Lasts The Longest?

When selecting fish at your local market, it’s not only the flavor profile or cooking method that you should consider—each [...]

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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 [...]

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 you know it, life happens. The kids have soccer practice, work runs late, and that delightful mixture of tuna, mayo, and your secret blend of herbs and spices ends up [...]

Can You Eat Koi Fish?

Koi fish, those beautiful ornamental creatures that grace many a garden pond, and whether they find a place on our dinner plates. BUT are they yummy? You might be thinking, “Koi fish? Aren’t those the decorative fish people spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars on?” Yes, indeed, they are! But [...]

Which Fish Lasts The Longest?

When selecting fish at your local market, it’s not only the flavor profile or cooking method that you should consider—each type of fish comes with its own “countdown timer” of freshness. To help you make informed choices and plan your meals accordingly, let’s explore the typical shelf life of some [...]
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