How to eat seafood and clams: popular eating methods and nutritional analysis on the Internet
Recently, seafood and shellfish have become a hot topic in the food circle, especially when summer is the plump shellfish season, and various creative eating methods and healthy recipes have triggered widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the popular eating methods, nutritional value and purchasing tips of seafood and shellfish for you.
1. Top 5 popular ways to eat shellfish on the Internet

| Ranking | How to eat | heat index | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butter Garlic Seared Scallops | 987,000 | A popular short video platform with a strong garlic aroma |
| 2 | Thai spicy and sour mussels | 762,000 | Southeast Asian flavors are popular |
| 3 | White wine braised mussels | 654,000 | Western restaurant’s same family recipe |
| 4 | Japanese wine steamed clams | 539,000 | Simple and original presentation |
| 5 | Chaoshan raw pickled blood clams | 421,000 | Controversial Internet celebrity eating methods |
2. Comparison of nutritional value of shellfish
According to recent popular science content by nutritionists, the nutritional composition of common edible shellfish is as follows:
| shellfish varieties | Protein(g/100g) | Zinc (mg) | Selenium(μg) | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scallops | 17.5 | 3.2 | 29.4 | 88 |
| Green-mouthed mussel | 13.5 | 2.3 | 44.8 | 86 |
| clams | 15.8 | 1.9 | 54.6 | 74 |
| oyster | 9.5 | 71.2 | 63.7 | 81 |
3. Key points for purchasing and handling
1.Judgment criteria for freshness: The closing response is sensitive (it will close with a light touch), the shell is intact without damage, and there is no odor.
2.Cleaning Tips:
- Soak in light salt water for 2 hours and spit out sand
- Stiff brush to clean the case
- Remove byssus (green-lipped mussels)
3.Seasonal recommendations:
- Summer: scallops, razor clams
- Autumn and winter: oysters, abalone
4. Controversial Hot Topic Discussions
1.Raw food risks: Recently, a food blogger was on the hot search list because of gastroenteritis caused by raw pickled shellfish. Experts recommend:
- Avoid eating raw freshwater shellfish
- Deep-sea shellfish require ultra-low temperature freezing
- Pregnant women and children should avoid raw food
2.Cooking time controversy:
- Tender pie: blanch in boiling water for 10 seconds to keep it fresh and tender
- Cooked pie: Steam for 5 minutes to ensure safety
5. Recommended creative recipes
Popular Steamed Scallops with Garlic Vermicelli
Ingredients: 6 scallops, 50g vermicelli, 20g minced garlic, 2 chili millet sticks
Steps:
1. Vermicelli soaked in cold water as soft base
2. Cut the scallop meat with a cross knife
3. Fry the minced garlic twice (fry 2/3 first, turn off the heat and add the rest)
4. Combine and steam for 5 minutes
Thai Lemon Steamed Clams
Sauce recipe: 1 spoon fish sauce + 2 spoons lemon juice + 1 spoon sugar + minced garlic + coriander
6. Reminder of food taboos
1. Gout patients should control their intake (purine content 150-400mg/100g)
2. Avoid eating with cold foods (such as watermelon, beer)
3. Patients with thyroid disease should pay attention to iodine intake
Summary: As low-fat and high-protein ingredients, seafood and shellfish can retain nutrients and create a rich taste experience through different cooking methods. It is recommended to choose the appropriate way to eat according to your personal physique, and pay attention to food safety while enjoying the delicious food of the season.
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