submit urlsubmit rss feedadd directory

article

Shellfish is a term used to describe shelled molluscs and crustaceans used as food. Shelled molluscs include the clam, mussel, oyster, winkle and scallop; some crustaceans are the shrimp, prawn, lobster, crayfish, and crab. Squid, octopus and terrestrial snails, though edible and biologically similar to mollusc shellfish, are generally not considered to be shellfish. Some other marine animals, such as sea urchins, are also considered to be shellfish, but they are less commonly eaten. Crustacean shellfish usually "taste like chicken" with a hint of fishiness. Molluscs are rather slimy when raw, and taste more earthy or fishy.

Lobster in particular is a great delicacy in the United States, where families in the northeast region make them into the centerpiece of a clam bake, usually for a special occasion. Lobsters are eaten on much of the East Coast; the American lobster ranges from Nova Scotia down to about the Carolinas, but is most often associated with Maine. A typical meal involves boiling the lobster with some slight seasoning and then serving with drawn butter, baked potato, and corn on the cob.

Clamming is done both commercially and recreationally along the Northeast coastline of America. Various type of clams are incorporated into the cuisine of New England. Notable is the soft-shelled clam, which is eaten fried or steamed, where they are called 'steamers.' Many types of clams can be used for clam chowder, but quahogs, a hard shelled clam also know as a chowder clam, are often used because the long cooking time softens its tougher meat.

More on [ Shellfish ]


directory of related categories

 

 

 
directory of related topics

Shellfish :: Fish and Seafood

 
Shellfish RSS feed
Shellfish - Twitter Search

Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference "disturbed" by FDA oyster proposal: http://ow.ly/zxjk
SeafoodSource (SeafoodSource.com) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:33 -0000
Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference "disturbed" by FDA oyster proposal: http://ow.ly/zxjk
RT @timsco: Maine voters used the book of Leviticus to ban gay marriage. In Leviticus, shellfish is banned too. http://bit.ly/2KBovm
sowrey (Geoff S.) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:30 -0000
RT @timsco: Maine voters used the book of Leviticus to ban gay marriage. In Leviticus, shellfish is banned too. http://bit.ly/2KBovm
@PaulaBrooks Shellfish=ABOMINATION BITCHES!!
baronjohn (John Medellin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:16 -0000
@PaulaBrooks Shellfish=ABOMINATION BITCHES!!
Funny: Maine voters used the book of Leviticus to ban gay marriage. In Leviticus, shellfish is banned too. The result: http://bit.ly/2KBovm
timsco (Tim Scollick) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:15:41 -0000
Funny: Maine voters used the book of Leviticus to ban gay marriage. In Leviticus, shellfish is banned too. The result: http://bit.ly/2KBovm
RT @inlandcharlotte Check out Top Chef Eli @ restaurant Eno in ATL showing new Shigoku Oysters from Taylor Shellfish....http://ow.ly/yRcV
PlittSeafood (Plitt Seafood) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:50:05 -0000
RT @inlandcharlotte Check out Top Chef Eli @ restaurant Eno in ATL showing new Shigoku Oysters from Taylor Shellfish....http://ow.ly/yRcV
@bimbodan hehe its the ultimate shellfish! Just done devouring em! Muahaha
carmencheong (Carmen Cheong) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:40:16 -0000
@bimbodan hehe its the ultimate shellfish! Just done devouring em! Muahaha

 
Subscribe to Shellfish RSS feed

directory of related sites

Abalone Recipes - Collection of recipes includes Abalone in Jade Sauce, Abalone in Lemon Shells, and Grilled Abalone.

Lobster Recipes - Site offers a small selection of recipes.
Meta Description: [ Live Maine Lobster, Buy Live Maine Lobster, Delivered Maine Lobster, Live Maine Lobster Delivery, Fresh Live Maine Lobster, Grilled Lobster Recipes at Maine Lobster Direct. ]

Shellfish - Archives of a wide variety of recipes from rec.food.recipes.
Meta Description: [ 38,000 recipes from real people who love to cook; international recipes too! ]

500 Shellfish Recipes - Small selection of recipes including Lobsters Steamed In Vodka and Scallop Blankets.

Shellfish Recipes - Recipes and information on how to prepare lobster, crab, shrimp, and oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops.
Meta Description: [ Shellfish-lovers.com - Shrimp, lobster, crab and all kinds of shellfish recipes; order lobster, crab and shrimp online ]

Shellfish Recipes from Hugs's Homeheart - A collection of recipes using clams, crab, oysters, shrimp, and scallops.
Meta Description: [ Hugs's Homehearth-Food List Kitchen Recipes ]

What You Need To Know About Seafood - Article includes information and tips on the basic seafoods, how to prepare and eat them.
Meta Description: [ Seafood - Eating shellfish ]

Shellfish related videos
Gathering shellfish
Next Video
Shellfish related videos

 

HOMEADVERTISINGABOUT US

articlesartsbusinesscomputersgameshealthhospitalshomekids & teensnewsmobilephysiciansrecreationreferenceregionalscienceshoppingsocietysportsworld


Submit a Site About Become an Editor