Shellfish

Question 1

Give 2 examples of crustaceans that you have seen or dealt with in class?

Answer 1

Lobster, crabs, langoustine, prawns

Question 2

Give 1 example of mollusc gastropod?

Answer 2

Whelks and winkles

Question 3

Give 1 example of a mollusc cephalopod?

Answer 3

Squid, octopus, cuttlefish

Question 4

How should you store shellfish once purchased?

Answer 4

Make sure it is in a clean container, covered with a damp cloth and a lid. Also bottom
of the fridge

Question 5

What are the main things you are looking for when buying lobsters?

Answer 5

Full bright eyes, lively and heavy for its size

Question 6

What is the lobsters liver called?

Answer 6

tomalley

Question 7

What sauce can you add some coral to?

Answer 7

Beurre blanc and it will turn it bright orange

Question 8

How many legs do crabs have?

Answer 8

4 pairs plus a set of pincers

Question 9

Which gender of crabs has the wide apron?

Answer 9

Female

Question 10

What are we looking for when buying scallops in the shell?

Answer 10

Heavy for its size, shell tightly closed or at least movement if open. Fresh smell

Question 11

Which part of the roe is female?

Answer 11

Orange part

Question 12

Which part of the roe is male?

Answer 12

The white part