- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What's Your Favorite "Trash Fish" to Eat?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:21 pm
I don't fish anymore, but when I was a kid and we'd catch fish, there was no fish my dad wouldn't have us eat. Many times, today's trash fish are tomorrow's fish fad.
Article on trash fish for dinner
Article on trash fish for dinner
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:29 pm to Stadium Rat
I would totally go to a dinner like that to be able to compare all the different fish. Not only that but since you don't see those on normal menus, it would be interesting. Very cool.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:33 pm to offshoreangler
quote:
Sheepshead
Last time I tried it, I was not impressed. Maybe I should try again.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:36 pm to VOR
Its just a PITA to clean. I stopped eating them after one bit my pinky toe off when I was a teenager.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:37 pm to Stadium Rat
That's a cool idea. I'd love to participate in something like that. And honestly it's probably great for market diversity and fish populations. Some of the more popular fishes are victims of severe over fishing and that's just sad.
I think that's probably the kicker. With some of these, you probably have to prepare it a few times in a few different ways to find what really works for that specific fish. If you can find a way to prepare it that accentuates the positive and minimizes the negative, chances are it will be pretty good. I don't consider myself that talented, however, so I'll leave it to the pros and then steal their ideas down the road.
quote:
favorite in the bonita, which was as dark as barbecue brisket and nearly as smoky after its preparation here
I think that's probably the kicker. With some of these, you probably have to prepare it a few times in a few different ways to find what really works for that specific fish. If you can find a way to prepare it that accentuates the positive and minimizes the negative, chances are it will be pretty good. I don't consider myself that talented, however, so I'll leave it to the pros and then steal their ideas down the road.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:40 pm to VOR
Lots of bones but really good at nicer restaurants.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:40 pm to Stadium Rat
I saw this a week or two ago. I don't get the draw. Why would anyone go out to eat sub-par fish when better/fresh fish is available?
Count me out Tenney Flynn. Keep getting shown up by Peche!
Count me out Tenney Flynn. Keep getting shown up by Peche!
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:44 pm to Oenophile Brah
Peche is also serving parts of the fish that others consider trash.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:45 pm to Winkface
quote:
Lots of bones
They suck to clean, but the flesh is really good.
So is croaker.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:47 pm to Oenophile Brah
I keep sheepshead once in awhile and cook and I can't ever remember throwing back a gaftop catfish. Great fish.
I've eaten alligator gar many times and that one depends on how and who prepares it but it can be good.
Others I like, triggerfish, croaker, Gaspergoo (which is like a freshwater drum), mud cat and even buffalo.
I don't care for Bonita or any mackerel.
I've eaten alligator gar many times and that one depends on how and who prepares it but it can be good.
Others I like, triggerfish, croaker, Gaspergoo (which is like a freshwater drum), mud cat and even buffalo.
I don't care for Bonita or any mackerel.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:48 pm to Oenophile Brah
quote:
don't get the draw. Why would anyone go out to eat sub-par fish when better/fresh fish is available?
If people didn't make these tasty ways to prepare the fish you wouldn't know what's sub-par and what's better.
Paul Prudhomme almost wiped out the redfish population in the 80's.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:48 pm to Oenophile Brah
quote:
I saw this a week or two ago. I don't get the draw. Why would anyone go out to eat sub-par fish when better/fresh fish is available?
You're assuming it's not fresh. And the draw is that it's something different that people can't get just anywhere. It's adventurous. If it's bad and I have the disposable income for it, I consider that a fun meal. And if it's so bad that I don't eat enough to fill me, I'll gladly prepare something at home I know I'll like.
And let's be real -- what's a more desirable piece of meat, the standard cuts from a chicken or the liver? You like the latter (assuming it's prepared correctly), but why would you eat sub-par chicken?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:50 pm to Stadium Rat
quote:
Many times, today's trash fish are tomorrow's fish fad.
"Many" times huh? Name a couple. I'll give you one: Crawfish. But that trend started decades ago. List some of these new fads you're talking about..
quote:
I don't fish anymore, but when I was a kid and we'd catch fish, there was no fish my dad wouldn't have us eat.
Anyone who will eat gar and tell you it tastes good automatically loses all credibility with me. I've had gar a couple different ways and they've all be completely terrible.
quote:
What's Your Favorite "Trash Fish" to Eat?
catfish for me
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:53 pm to Rohan2Reed
quote:
Anyone who will eat gar and tell you it tastes good automatically loses all credibility with me. I've had gar a couple different ways and they've all be completely terrible.
Well anyone who doesn't know how to cook it loses all credibility with me.
And see the redfish reference above regarding today's trash, tomorrow's fad. Obviously you have no knowledge of these things so why comment?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:55 pm to Martini
I can't wait for the nutria fad to catch on
Posted on 7/8/14 at 10:58 pm to Rohan2Reed
quote:
Anyone who will eat gar and tell you it tastes good automatically loses all credibility with me. I've had gar a couple different ways and they've all be completely terrible.
Well the article clearly states that the gar wasn't a favorite. And I don't particularly care for it, even coming from a place where "gar balls" were commonplace. Also, nice conjugation of that "be" verb.
quote:
"Many" times huh? Name a couple
Lobster was considered po' folk food for years (admittedly shellfish). 50 years ago Bluefin was shite -- literally put into cat food. Now it's having problems with population. Drum is a polarizing fish.
Growing up, I loved catfish. I still enjoy it. I don't care what anyone says.
ETA:
quote:
I can't wait for the nutria fad to catch on
One of my dad's buddies made a gravy, once. Tasted like shite. But I guess you could do something with it. Some way. I don't know how.
This post was edited on 7/8/14 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 11:00 pm to Matisyeezy
I've had ground meat tacos and just fried strips. I'd eat it again.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News