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FISH AND SEAFOOD
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The steaming time listed in the chart is for fresh, or frozen and fully thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming, scale and prepare fresh seafood and fish.
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Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions or in amounts as specified.
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Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different time. Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
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Adjust steaming time accordingly.
Variety Weight/Or Pieces Approx. Time (Minute)
Clams in shell
- Littlenecks/Cherrystones 1 pound 10-12
Crab
- King Crab, legs/claws
- Soft Shell
1
/2 pound
8-12 pcs.
20-22
8-10
Lobster
- Tails
- Split
- Whole, Live
2-4
1-1 1/4 pounds
1-1 1/4 pounds
16-18
18-20
18-20
Mussels (fresh in shell) 1 pound 14-16
Oysters (fresh in shell) 3 pound 18-20
Scallops (fresh)
- Bay (shucked) 1 pound 14-16
- Sea (shucked) 1 pound 18-20
Shrimp
- Medium in shell
- Large/Jumbo in shell
1 pound
1 pound
10-12
16-18
Fish
- Whole
- Dressed
- Fillets
- Steaks
1/2 to 3/4 pound
1/2 to 3/4 pound
1 pound
1 pound, 1 "thick
10-12
10-12
10-12
16-18
MEAT
Variety Weight/Or Pieces Approx. Time (Minute)
Beef
- Chuck
- Hamburger
- Meatballs
1 pound
1 pound
1 pound
28-30
16-18
22-24