Exam 20: Fish and Shellfish

Flatfish yield two fillets each, while round fish yield four fillets each.

When should fish be scaled?

Which of the following fish would best be prepared by deep-frying?

How should very lean fish, such as flounder and sole, be prepared?

Greenshell mussels from New Zealand are much larger than blue mussels found in the wild on the Atlantic coast.

Which cooking methods would be best for small, whole fish, such as trout?

What has been removed from dressed fish?

Describe the characteristics of fresh scallops?

Atlantic cod is the best-selling fish in the United States.

What is the row of intermuscular bones found in round fish fillets?

What are fish and shellfish most commonly served with?

Braised and stewed shellfish dishes rarely follow the traditional combination cooking method procedures.

What is cooked or raw fish served on or rolled in seasoned rice?

What univalve land animal shares characteristics with its marine cousins?

The marine mammal mahi-mahi, also called dorado, benefit from marinating before broiling or grilling.

Overcooking is the most common mistake when preparing fish and shellfish.

What are the cross-sections cut from large round fish called?

What steps can chefs take to insure they purchase sustainable seafood?

What must be removed from salmon fillets before cooking?

Oily fish such as cod and haddock should be grilled.