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1. The steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, frozen or fully
thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh
seafood and fish.
2. Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions
or in amounts as specified.
3. Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times.
Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
4. Serve steamed seafood and fish plain or use seasoned butter
or margarine, lemon or favorite sauces.
5. Adjust steaming times accordingly.
WEIGHT OR
APPROX. TIME
VARIETY
NUMBER OF PIECES
(MINUTES)
Clams in Shell
Littlenecks/Cherrystones
1 pound
15 – 17
Crab
King Crab, legs/claws
1/2 pound
23 – 25
Soft Shell
8 – 12 pieces
13 – 15
Lobste
r
Tails
2 – 4
19 – 21
Split
1 to 1-1/4 pounds
21 – 23
Whole, Live
1 to 1-1/4 pounds
21 – 23
Mussels
(fresh in shell)
1 pound
17 – 19
Oysters
(fresh in shell)
3 pounds
21 – 23
Scallops
(fresh)
Bay (shucked)
1 pound
17 – 19
Sea (shucked)
1 pound
21 – 23
Shrimp
Medium in shell
1 pound
15 – 17
Large/Jumbo in shell
1 pound
19 – 21
Fish
Whole
1/2 to 3/4 pound
21 – 28
Dressed
1/2 to 3/4 pound
21 – 28
Fillets
1 pound
21 – 28
Steaks
1 pound, 1-inch thick
23 – 28
NOTE:
times are for reference. Experiment with adjusting steam times
to achieve your desired results.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
WEIGHT OR
APPROX. TIME
VARIETY
NUMBER OF PIECES
(MINUTES)
Beef
Chuck
1 pound
31 – 33
Hamburger
1 pound
21 – 25
Meatballs
1 pound
25 – 27
Chicken
Pieces
1 pound
29 – 33
(2 – 4 pieces)
Lamb
Cubes
1 pound
29 – 31
Pork
Cubes
1 pound
29 – 31
Hot Dogs
1 pound
13 – 19
Pre-Cooked Sausage
1 pound
13 – 19
NOTE:
times are for reference. Experiment with adjusting steam times
to achieve your desired results.
MEAT
QUESTIONS
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