Pier Seafood On Redondo Beach CA

By Sharron Cantu


A lot of human food is found in large quantities in the sea. One of the place on the globe that is rich with pier seafood is Redondo Beach CA. Seafood includes various forms of animal and plant life which supply human diets with nutrients of different kinds. In the US, animal seafood consumed by the citizens is made up of fish and shellfish. The reduction in the rate at which sea mammals like dolphins are consumed has made them not listed among seafood these days.

There are many classes in which fishes can be placed into. The classes depend on migratory behavior and the water depth the fish lives in. Major groups are diadromous, freshwater fishes, marine demersal, and marine pelagic. Fish that live at or near the surface are known as marine pelagic. They also get food near the surface. Larger species in this class are salmon, marlin, shark, swordfish, and tuna while small species are menhaden, herring, sardines, and sprats.

Fishes that occupy ocean beds are referred to as demersal fish. Their food sources which are made up mostly of crustaceans are found at the bed of oceans. Because they do not need strong muscles for swimming, their flesh is normally whiter than that of marine pelagic. Flatfish, stingrays, grouper, and cod are the key examples.

Diadromous fish refer to all fishes that change habitat between sea and fresh water bodies. They are adapted to inhabit salty sea water and fresh water. Examples of organisms in this group include shad, eels, salmon, and lampreys. Lastly, as suggested by the name, freshwater fishes live in ponds, lakes, rivers, and other fresh water bodies. Examples are catfish, trout, tilapia, and carp. They are mostly found on farms. Infact, most of freshwater fishes in USA are raised on farms.

Shellfish on the other hand comprises of crustaceans, echinoderms, and molluscs. Molluscs lack hard protective structures found in crustaceans and their bodies are not segmented. They only have calcareous shells which protect them. The shell grows as the organism grows. This category has bivalves, gastropods, and cephalopods as main subgroups. Cephalopods lack protective shells.

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.

Methods of preparation for these organisms are very many including broiling, smoking, steaming, baking, roasting, frying, and grilling. Very delicious meals can be made through any of above methods of preparation if instructions are followed correctly. Other foods, vegetables, and fruits can be served together with the meals.

Cooked foods should be kept safely away from raw ones to avoid cross-contamination. All contaminated foods must be disposed off safely if cross-contamination is suspected. An alternative to disposal would be to feed it to farm animals like pigs. Before an after the organisms are handled, one should wash their hands properly.




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