mercredi 23 juillet 2014

Pier Seafood Found On Redondo Beach CA

By Sharron Cantu


The sea is a rich source of various forms of life which serve as food for human beings. Redondo Beach CA is one of the places that are known for being rich in pier seafood around the world. Seafood includes different forms of animals and plants which provide a lot of nutritional nutrients to human bodies. Shellfish and fish are the major animals consumed as seafood by people in the US. Mammals are nowadays not considered as seafood because they are not consumed widely like before.

Depending on migratory behavior and section of the sea a fish inhabits, fishes can be classified into several groups. The main groups are marine pelagic, diadromous, freshwater fishes, and marine demersal. All fish species that live near the sea surface and get their food supplies from there are called marine pelagic. There are larger species found in this group including tuna, salmon, marlin, shark, and swordfish. On the other hand, the small species include sprats, menhaden, herring, and sardines.

All fish species that live at the bed of the sea are called demersal fish. All their food sources are acquired from the seabed. Crustaceans make up the bulk of food eaten by these organisms. Their flesh is whiter than that of marine pelagic due to lack of strong muscles required for swimming. Flatfish, cod, stingrays, and grouper are the major examples.

Diadromous fish are known for their migratory behavior between fresh and sea water. Their body systems are adapted to live in both fresh and salty waters. Key examples of fishes in this category are shad, lampreys, eels, and salmon. Lastly, freshwater fishes inhabit fresh water sources such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. Examples include catfish, trout, carp, and tilapia. They are used more in fish farming in USA. Infact, a large proportion of freshwater fishes consumed in US are reared on farms.

Shellfish on the contrary is made up of echinoderms, mollusks, and crustaceans. Molluscs have unsegmented bodies and their bodies are not protected by the hard protective structures like in crustaceans. The body receives protection from calcareous shells. The growth of the shell is proportional to that of the organism. Gastropods, cephalopods, and bivalves make up the major subgroups under this category. Protective shells are not in cephalopods.

A protective shell in crustaceans is made of chitin. When cooked, the shell changes color to pink or red. Crustaceans are found at varying depths of the ocean. Some are found at the surface and others at the ocean bed. Key sub-groups in this category include shrimps, lobsters, krill, and crabs. Different species of organisms are found under the sub-groups named above.

These organisms can be prepared through many methods including broiling, baking, roasting, smoking, steaming, grilling, and frying. When prepared in the right way, any of these methods are able to produce delicious seafood meals. The meals can be served with other foods, fruits, and vegetables.

To prevent cross-contamination from happening, all raw foods must be kept away from cooked ones. In case of cross-contamination, proper disposal of the food should be done. Alternatively, the contaminated foods may be fed to animals that are not affected by the contamination. Proper washing of hands should be done after and before handling the organisms.




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