Let's Have Some "C" Food! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sea snail

Conch is the meat from an oversized sea snail. It lives in the coasts of the Bahamas, Florida Keys, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The meat is removed from the shell and is tenderized. The dish then can be served a variety of ways. Conch can be fried, placed in soups or salads, or eaten raw.

The most common description of the taste is a salty flavor similar to mixing salmon and crab. It is rich in protein and omega fats as well as Vitamin A and iron.

Answer: Cod

The main varieties of cod are Atlantic and Pacific. The fish weighs between 10 and 25 pounds and produces a flesh that is dense and flaky with a mild flavor. In the UK, it is widely used to batter and make fish and chips. Cod can also be salted, dried, and preserved. Cod contains lean protein, vitamins, and minerals with less mercury than some seafood.

Its liver produces an oil that contains fatty acids to help prevent blood clots and is used for heart health and other ailments.

Answer: False

There are many types of crabs that are used for cooking. These include the king crab, the stone crab, the snow crab, the dungeness crab, and the horseshoe crab. There is also the blue crab, commonly known as the soft-shell variety. When these creatures shed their old hard shells, their new one is softer and can be eaten after the animal is broiled, grilled, or fried. All crab meat is packed with protein and high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

Answer: Raw

Ceviche is a dish where cubes of raw fish marinate in a citrus mixture which cures the fish protein. The fish is then served with seasonings and chopped vegetables such as onions and peppers. The Incan empire in South America preserved fish this way and variations of it have continually been found in Peruvian kitchens.

The popularity of it has spread around the world and varied ingredients are added to the raw snapper, bass, halibut, etc.

Answer: Squid

Calamari is the Italian word for squid and this dish is usually associated with the fried presentation, although it can certainly be prepared in other ways. The rings of calamari are generally the body or "mantle" of the animal. The squid's tentacles can also be served and the squid ink is often used to flavor and color sauces.

Answer: Lobsters

Crawfish, or crayfish as they also called, are freshwater crustaceans that look like miniature lobsters. They typically do not grow over 7 inches and they are found worldwide. The vast majority of farmed crawfish come from Louisiana. The animal is usually boiled alive and will then turn bright red. The meat can then be dug out and the crawfish fat sucked from the head.

Answer: A brain

Clams have two shells and live in marine and freshwater environments. They spend a great deal of time buried on the seabed or river bottom. They have a powerful burrowing foot and a digestive system, heart, and circulatory system. They have flexible ligaments near their shell hinges, but they do not possess a brain. Once they are caught and thoroughly cleaned, they can be eaten a variety of ways including being made into a chowder. Clams are an excellent source of vitamin B12.

Answer: False

All fish eggs are technically considered roe. However, not all roe is caviar since that only applies to the eggs of the sturgeon family that has been cured. Fine caviar, a true delicacy, should be served alone, at cold temperatures. The flavor of the bite may differ depending on where the fish was harvested, so various garnishments can accompany the caviar.

These include small pieces of bread, sour cream, chives, red onions, and hard boiled eggs.

Answer: Asia

If properly caught and prepared, carp are a wonderful addition to a meal. They have thick scales and skin with lots of bones so careful cleaning and filleting are necessary. These fish are not heavy bottom feeders and have lower levels of pollution because of their omnivorous diet. Carp have been a popular food item in Asia for thousands of years and are served in a variety of cooking methodologies and in miso soup.

The flesh is described as tasting like a mixture of scallop and crab.

Answer: Noodling

Noodling is when people, often in the southern area of the United States, get into shallow water and look for catfish holes. They then use their bare hands and pull the animal out. The catfish are then gutted and cleaned. Because these fish are often gamey tasting, they are placed in milk and then normally deep fried.

Their mild flavor and dense meat are also good for baking and grilling.