The difference between large yellow croaker and small yellow croaker
The main difference between Pseudosciaena crocea and Pseudosciaena crocea is that the body length of Pseudosciaena crocea is shorter than that of Pseudosciaena crocea. The scale of Pseudosciaena crocea is smaller, with 5-6 scales between the starting point of dorsal fin and lateral line. The tail stalk of Pseudosciaena crocea is longer, and its length is more than 3 times its height. However, the tail handle of small yellow croaker is short, and its length is only more than twice its height. The lower lip of Pseudosciaena crocea is longer than the upper lip, which is round when the mouth is closed, while the upper and lower lips of Pseudosciaena crocea are equal in length and sharp when the mouth is closed.
Pseudosciaena crocea contains protein 17.6 grams and 3.6 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat. Both kinds of yellow croaker are tender and delicious with rich nutrition, and they are popular seafood. In addition to fresh food, it can also be processed into a shark, which is a valuable fish.
Selection method of fresh yellow croaker
1, more than 2/3 of the fin bases of dorsal fin and gluteal fin are covered with small round scales. The fish scales are even in color and natural in yellow.
2. Fresh and high-quality yellow croaker eyes are black and bright.
3. There is no scar on the body. The fish is oblong, with a large head and a slender tail handle. The upper body is yellowish brown, the abdomen is golden yellow, the fins are yellow or grayish yellow, and the lips are orange.
How to eat yellow croaker
1. Yellow croaker is fresh and tender, suitable for steaming. If fried, the amount of oil should be more, so as not to fry the yellow croaker, and the frying time should not be too long;
2. The scalp of yellow croaker is very thin, and there is mucus with strong smell in it. Therefore, before burning yellow croaker, remove the scalp and wash the mucus to prevent odor.
3. Yellow croaker is hair, so people with asthma and allergic constitution should eat it carefully.