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There are two types of shellfish — crustaceans of which there are seven and molluscs of which there are three in general use. All are highly perishable and require careful storage and handling. Apart from prawns and shrimps and sometimes crabs, shellfish are purchased raw.

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© 1989 H. L. Cracknell and G. Nobis

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Cracknell, H.L., Nobis, G. (1989). Shellfish Dishes. In: The New Catering Repertoire. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20391-8_6

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