How much do you really know about seafood?
Seafood is a favorite of many! Crabs, shrimp, mussels, scallops, oysters, and fish, are a few examples of the most popular types of seafood. Most people know which types of seafood they prefer but know very little about them otherwise. Keep reading and discover a few interesting facts about seafood that you can use to impress your friends!
Shellfish Are Important Part Of Our Ecosystem
Did you know that shellfish survive by filtering water? They are an extremely important part of the ecosystem because they can filter up to 20 gallons of water in a day! By doing so, they help to keep bodies of water clean! If there were ever a shortage of shellfish in the world, our oceans would be in serious trouble.
Fish Is Jam Packed With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Most people know that fish is extremely healthy when it is consumed in moderation, but did you know what makes it so healthy? Most species of fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids. This is why so many people take fish oil pills every day. Omega-3’s are classified as being a healthy fat and is good for a person’s heart health.
Fish Should Be Cooked At A Low To Medium Temperature
Many people struggle to cook fish because they are unaware that they are using too high of a temperature. Generally speaking, you want to keep the temperature from low to medium heat. For example, you do not want to cook a fish over 350 degrees in the oven because there it could cause the fish to lose moisture. There are exceptions to this rule (ex: deep frying fish).
YOUR SUMMER SEAFOOD DESTINATION
Costas Inn has been a Baltimore tradition since 1971. You may recognize our restaurant, which was recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today, as well as #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our 9 appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! You can also get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube!