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Seafood Mastermind: A Culinary Quiz Extravaganza

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Which type of seafood is known for its delicate flavor and is often served raw in sushi and sashimi?

  1. Salmon

  2. Tuna

  3. Lobster

  4. Scallops


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tuna, particularly the fatty varieties like Bluefin and Yellowfin, is prized for its rich, buttery flavor and is commonly served raw in sushi and sashimi.

What is the scientific name for the common shrimp?

  1. Penaeus vannamei

  2. Litopenaeus setiferus

  3. Metapenaeus ensis

  4. Palaemon serratus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Penaeus vannamei is the scientific name for the common shrimp, also known as the whiteleg shrimp or Pacific white shrimp.

Which type of seafood is known for its long, slender body and is often used in stir-fries and noodle dishes?

  1. Eel

  2. Squid

  3. Octopus

  4. Clam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eel, particularly freshwater eel, is known for its long, slender body and is often used in Asian cuisine, especially in stir-fries and noodle dishes.

What is the largest edible crab species in the world?

  1. King Crab

  2. Snow Crab

  3. Dungeness Crab

  4. Blue Crab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

King Crab, particularly the Alaskan King Crab, is the largest edible crab species in the world, known for its massive size and delicious meat.

Which type of seafood is known for its sweet, briny flavor and is often used in salads and ceviche?

  1. Shrimp

  2. Lobster

  3. Scallop

  4. Oyster


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Scallops, especially sea scallops, are known for their sweet, briny flavor and are often served raw in salads or cooked in dishes like ceviche.

What is the scientific name for the common octopus?

  1. Octopus vulgaris

  2. Octopus dofleini

  3. Octopus rubescens

  4. Octopus maya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Octopus vulgaris is the scientific name for the common octopus, also known as the common octopus or European octopus.

Which type of seafood is known for its firm, white flesh and is often used in fish and chips?

  1. Cod

  2. Haddock

  3. Pollock

  4. Tilapia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cod, particularly Atlantic cod, is known for its firm, white flesh and is a popular choice for fish and chips.

What is the largest edible clam species in the world?

  1. Geoduck Clam

  2. Quahog Clam

  3. Manila Clam

  4. Razor Clam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geoduck Clam, also known as the king clam, is the largest edible clam species in the world, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Which type of seafood is known for its rich, buttery flavor and is often used in sushi and sashimi?

  1. Salmon

  2. Tuna

  3. Lobster

  4. Scallops


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmon, particularly fatty varieties like Chinook and Sockeye, is known for its rich, buttery flavor and is a popular choice for sushi and sashimi.

What is the scientific name for the common lobster?

  1. Homarus americanus

  2. Homarus gammarus

  3. Panulirus argus

  4. Panulirus interruptus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Homarus americanus is the scientific name for the common lobster, also known as the American lobster or Maine lobster.

Which type of seafood is known for its delicate flavor and is often used in ceviche and tiraditos?

  1. Sea Bass

  2. Sea Bream

  3. Flounder

  4. Sole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea Bass, particularly Chilean sea bass, is known for its delicate flavor and is often used in ceviche and tiraditos, South American dishes featuring raw fish.

What is the largest edible oyster species in the world?

  1. Olympia Oyster

  2. Eastern Oyster

  3. Pacific Oyster

  4. Sydney Rock Oyster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olympia Oyster, also known as the Olympia native oyster, is the largest edible oyster species in the world, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Which type of seafood is known for its sweet, succulent meat and is often used in sushi and sashimi?

  1. Uni

  2. Ikura

  3. Tobiko

  4. Masago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uni, also known as sea urchin roe, is known for its sweet, succulent meat and is a delicacy often used in sushi and sashimi.

What is the scientific name for the common squid?

  1. Loligo vulgaris

  2. Illex illecebrosus

  3. Doryteuthis pealeii

  4. Sepioteuthis lessoniana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loligo vulgaris is the scientific name for the common squid, also known as the European squid or Atlantic squid.

Which type of seafood is known for its firm, flaky flesh and is often used in fish tacos and burritos?

  1. Tilapia

  2. Cod

  3. Salmon

  4. Tuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tilapia is known for its firm, flaky flesh and is a popular choice for fish tacos and burritos due to its mild flavor and versatility.

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