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Expert: Jennifer Brizzi - 8/20/2009


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Hi I was wondering if you know the best way to cook fish eyes for eating?

Also are raw squid and octopuss legs dangerous raw (not eaten, just if touched by the mouth?)

thanks

Answer
Hi Ben, thanks for your question. I have never cooked fish eyes as a separate menu item, only as part of a whole fish, grilled, broiled, steamed or pan-fried. I can't honestly tell you which is better because I have never eaten a fish eye. My husband and daughter love them but I haven't tried them myself. Are you able to buy them separately from the fish, or do you want to cook them with the whole fish?

And as far as I know raw squid and octopus are not dangerous. Enjoy!

Jennifer

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Jennifer Brizzi

Expertise

I can answer any questions on finding and choosing good seafood, as well as how to prep and cook it once you get it home.

Experience

I've been cooking for 35 years, some of it for restaurants and caterers, and seafood is a particular passion of mine. I am a culinary demonstrator, teacher, and food writer. I am currently researching and writing a seafood cookbook and can access all kinds of information on the subject.

Organizations
International Association of Culinary Professionals International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association

Publications
FACES, Ulster Publishing Newspapers

Education/Credentials
Several cooking courses at the New School and Peter Kump in New York City.

Awards and Honors
Honorable Mention for Apicius Scholarship for the 2007 Greenbrier Food Writers Conference

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