Category: Fish

Locate the soft spot by running your thumb over the top of the head, between the eyes. Insert a spike into the soft spot at a 45° angle and push it down into the brain cavity. If the spike is inserted in the right place, the fish will give one last shudder before going limp. […]

Some people prefer to spike the tuna by inserting a thin metal spike into the brain area located on the top of the head between the eyes. This is a very humane and quick way to kill the tuna however it also prevents the heart from beating faster than bleeding the fish out. Why do […]

The bottom line Raw tuna is generally safe when properly handled and frozen to eliminate parasites. Tuna is highly nutritious, but due to high mercury levels in certain species, it’s best to eat raw tuna in moderation. What kind of tuna can you eat raw? Fish safe to eat raw Tuna: Any sort of tuna, […]

Kill and Bleed the tuna Commercial fishermen tend to slide the arteries located just behind the pectoral fins and place the fish back into the water to bleed out over the next 10-15 minutes. This also helps cool the tuna while helping oxygenate the fish and preventing the issue mentioned above from occurring. Do you […]

Canned tuna is cooked during processing, while fresh tuna is often served rare or raw. Raw tuna is a common ingredient in sushi and sashimi, which are Japanese dishes made from a combination of rice, raw fish, vegetables, and seaweed. Are canned tuna cooked? Tuna can be eaten fresh – either raw or cooked – […]

Grill 7 to 9 minutes per ½-inch thickness or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork but is still pink in the center, turning once halfway through cooking. Can tuna be undercooked? It’s best eaten seared where it’s still technically raw in the middle, or at least very rare. So, if you […]

Tuna steaks need a watchful eye during cooking to remain tender and moist. Don’t be turned off if your tuna looks medium-rare, whether you’re baking tuna steak, skillet-cooking tuna steak, or grilling it. Because tuna steaks get dry and chewy when overcooked, the center should still be pink when it’s done cooking. Is it OK […]

Canned tuna is cooked during processing, while fresh tuna is often served rare or raw. Raw tuna is a common ingredient in sushi and sashimi, which are Japanese dishes made from a combination of rice, raw fish, vegetables, and seaweed. Is tuna safe to eat rare? It’s best eaten seared where it’s still technically raw […]

Therefore, parasitic infections from raw tuna can be prevented through proper handling. Raw tuna may contain parasites that can cause foodborne illness in humans, but these can usually be eliminated by cooking or freezing. Can any tuna be eaten raw? Fish safe to eat raw Tuna: Any sort of tuna, be it bluefin, yellowfin, skipjack, […]

Serving the tuna with a rare (raw) centre ensures the inside remains tender and succulent. Tuna that is medium or well done will start to resemble our friend the canned tuna – except without the canning oil that conveniently makes up for that dryness! Does tuna have to be rare? The finest tuna is reserved […]

Costco offers sashimi-grade super frozen yellowfin tuna which is one of the 2 types of fish typically called ahi tuna. The other type, not typically available at Costco is bigeye tuna. And they also offer wagyu sashimi-grade Hamachi, which is also known as yellowtail. This too is perfect for sushi. Are tuna steaks sushi-grade? Are […]

It’s simple, nutritious, and delicious. But there are some important things you should know about eating raw seafood to ensure food safety and the best quality! Sockeye Salmon Sashimi. Pacific salmon and tuna which have never come into contact with fresh water are generally safe to eat raw straight out of the ocean. Can you […]

This is because tuna feed on smaller fish which are already contaminated with varying amounts of mercury. Since mercury is not easily excreted, it builds up in the tissues of tuna over time ( 2 , 3 ). Why do we eat tuna if it has mercury? Mercury is naturally present in our environment but […]

Open the tuna completely, then take the lid & put it back on the tuna can to fit in (inside), hold it with your fingers of one hand both sides of can (thumbnail on one, the rest on the other side) so you can flip it (tuna won’t fall), the oil/water will fall & the […]

A very common ‘dieting meal’ is the old tuna, brown rice and vegetables. And for good reason. It’s high in protein and fibre and low in fat. It’s also super quick and easy. Can I eat rice and tuna every day? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should limit your intake of canned […]

The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends keeping the consumption of albacore (white) tuna to under 4 ounces per week and skipjack (light) tuna to under 12 ounces per week. These amounts should be lower for children and women who are or may become pregnant. How much canned tuna should I eat a week? […]

A tuna fish sandwich, also known as a tuna salad sandwich or a tuna sandwich, is a sandwich made from canned tuna—usually made into a tuna salad by adding mayonnaise, and sometimes other ingredients such as celery or onion—as well as other common fruits and vegetables used to flavor sandwiches. Why is it called tuna […]

Your best bets are tuna steak, or tuna canned in water. A 3-ounce portion of tuna steak, cooked over dry heat, is 112 calories, while a half-filet is 203 calories. And 3 ounces of light tuna, packed in water, is just 72 calories — or 142 calories per can. Tuna canned in oil is a […]

Tuna is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however Egg is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B2. Tuna’s daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 407% more. Egg contains 165 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna. Is there more protein in tuna or eggs? 1 […]

Sardines are a healthy and delicious alternative to tuna as a lunchtime staple or protein-packed snack, as they are generally comparable in terms of taste and nutrition, but with less risk! What can you use instead of tuna? 1 Smoked trout: Canned smoked trout is a great substitute for canned tuna, whether mashed up with […]