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1. The steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, frozen or fully
thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh
seafood and fish.
2. Mostfishandseafoodcookveryquickly.Steaminsmallportions
or in amounts as specified.
3. Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times.
Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
4. Serve steamed seafood and fish plain or use seasoned butter
or margarine, lemon or favorite sauces.
5. Adjust steaming times accordingly.
WEIGHT OR APPROX. TIME
VARIETY NUMBER OF PIECES (MINUTES)
Clams in Shell
Littlenecks/Cherrystones 1 pound 15 – 17
Crab
King Crab, legs/claws 1/2 pound 23 – 25
Soft Shell 8 – 12 pieces 13 – 15
Lobster
Tails 2 – 4 19 – 21
Split 1 to 1-1/4 pounds 21 – 23
Whole,Live 1to1-1/4pounds 21–23
Mussels
(fresh in shell) 1 pound 17 – 19
Oysters
(fresh in shell) 3 pounds 21 – 23
Scallops (fresh)
Bay (shucked) 1 pound 17 – 19
Sea (shucked) 1 pound 21 – 23
Shrimp
Mediuminshell 1pound 15–17
Large/Jumbo in shell 1 pound 19 – 21
Fish
Whole 1/2to3/4pound 21–28
Dressed 1/2 to 3/4 pound 21 – 28
Fillets 1pound 21–28
Steaks 1 pound, 1-inch thick 23 – 28
NOTE: times are for reference. Experiment with adjusting steam times
to achieve your desired results.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
WEIGHT OR APPROX. TIME
VARIETY NUMBER OF PIECES (MINUTES)
Beef
Chuck 1 pound 31 – 33
Hamburger 1pound 21–25
Meatballs 1pound 25–27
Chicken
Pieces 1 pound 29 – 33
(2 – 4 pieces)
Lamb
Cubes 1 pound 29 – 31
Pork
Cubes 1 pound 29 – 31
Hot Dogs 1 pound 13 – 19
Pre-Cooked Sausage 1 pound 13 – 19
NOTE: times are for reference. Experiment with adjusting steam times
to achieve your desired results.
MEAT
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