What are the 4 major characteristics of a good consomme?
Chef's answer
It is the perfect soup, light and free of any fat, rich in flavor, infinitely adaptable, and you can serve it boiling hot. Good consomme is crystal clear, and rich in its base meat flavor. You can serve it ungarnished, as my classes often did when we served a dinner to a chef's society such as Chefs de Cuisine..
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Weight Loss Raw salmon is definitely a high-quality protein. Our body uses protein to build and repair tissues. So if you're working out trying to lose weight, high-quality protein from raw salmon is essential and helps our overall muscular health..
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Styles to try when pairing wine with scallops:
- Scallop ceviche or raw: Riesling, Albarino, Chablis, Vermentino.
- Seared scallops: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay (with some oak), Alsace Pinot Gris.
- Baked scallops: Champagne (Chardonnay-dominant), Marsanne.
- Reds: Trousseau, Beaujolais, red Sancerre.
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Shellfish Some of the most popular types include shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, clams, and scallops. Interestingly, shellfish are low in fat yet high in cholesterol.
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Scallops are widely considered one of the healthiest seafoods. Made up of 80% protein and sporting a low fat content, they can help you feel fuller longer and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are also a great source of antioxidants.
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These are potentially harmful compounds formed when cholesterol is heated ( 51 , 52 ). However, both steaming and poaching are considered healthy, since their lower temperatures and lack of cooking fat help preserve the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in fish better than other cooking methods ( 45 ).
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As with many kinds of seafood, high-quality frozen scallops can be a very good choice if you don't have access to fresh scallops. Frozen scallops should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
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SALMON - FRESH, RAW After salmon is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the salmon will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored..
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