Worst tasting fish

[svnmag]

If you believe there may be a problem (warm water, etc) try soaking overnight in Sprite with a little salt.

 

[Fishmission]

Tailrace is the only place I eat catfish from. And I don't believe there's such thing as a bad crappie

It's obvious some of us have different tastes in fish.

 

[svnmag]

I guess I like smelt 'cause tailrace cats have ruined me for any others. You may be surprised at the amount of oil pulled from any species using "my" above method.

 

[guywhofishes]

I bet some of these nasty fish would taste fine if a guy was to soak them in fresh squeezed lime juice for a couple hours.

Our famous fish tacos use the lime juice method. Superb.

 

[svnmag]

Same concept, yours is more labor intensive and expensive.

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and sophisticated.

 

[guywhofishes]

aw who am I kidding - crappy fish is a waste of good lime juice

 

[svnmag]

I've often pondered this and didn't follow through because I believe pure lime "cooks" fish. I was worried they'd come out of the fat like jerky.

 

[guywhofishes]

I've often pondered this and didn't follow through because I believe pure lime "cooks" fish. I was worried they'd come out of the fat like jerky.

nope - just firms it up to more of an ocean fish (marlin, tuna, sword) texture. Still sweet/juicy.. with just a hint of zesty citrus.

When a person dines on "I can't believe how good these fish tacos are" in southern California or some such that is a big part of their secret.

Our recipe uses panko bread crumb breading (deep fried) and chipotle-sauced coleslaw (as opposed to lettuce). No cheese or other veggies. And a cumin drizzle over the fish chunks just before biting into the taco.

It is amazing and one of the reasons why God put big pig walleyes in ND.

 

[svnmag]

And that's exactly what I'm trying to achieve. That and removing all flavor from the fish. I just want the texture and batter flavor.

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What is "lettuce sauce"?

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Sorry, I get it now. Coleslaw makes more sense with fish than lettuce IMHO.

 

[guywhofishes]

Wags can vouch for lime-soaking of big pigs for tacos.

 

[svnmag]

Actually, I'm excited to try this but will likely eschew the actual fruit for bottles. I "brine" and will probably dilute with light saltwater.

 

[svnmag]

Butterball Turkey Fryer (not just for turkey); trust me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yERrR4x62g

 

[Bfishn]

nope - just firms it up to more of an ocean fish (marlin, tuna, sword) texture. Still sweet/juicy.. with just a hint of zesty citrus.

When a person dines on "I can't believe how good these fish tacos are" in southern California or some such that is a big part of their secret.

Our recipe uses panko bread crumb breading (deep fried) and chipotle-sauced coleslaw (as opposed to lettuce). No cheese or other veggies. And a cumin drizzle over the fish chunks just before biting into the taco.

It is amazing and one of the reasons why God put big pig walleyes in ND.

Any chance you would like to share your recipe? I have one pretty good one but am always looking for another. My current recipe is basically just a really good white sauce for the tacos. Of course you have to add shredded cabbage, pico, lime juice on top yet and it makes a fine fish taco. Ill have to try the lime juice soak.

PS: No fish taco should ever have lettuce or cheese on it.

 

[Duckslayer100]

I bet some of these nasty fish would taste fine if a guy was to soak them in fresh squeezed lime juice for a couple hours.

Our famous fish tacos use the lime juice method. Superb.

Almost like a ceviche?

 

[guywhofishes]

Almost like a ceviche?

yes... sorta.

I love me some ceviche. We make our own conch ceviche when we snorkel in places where a guy can harvest.

 

[Norske]

Mahi mahi is the Hawaiian name for the bright green fish also called dolphin (not the mammal). It is considered the finest tasting fish of all, but I've bought some poor stuff at grocery stores.
Most fish can be tasty if they're prepared right. Drum is good if it's cooked like blackened redfish (a brackish water drum). I think I'd have to hire a Hmong grandma to teach me how to cook white bass. Guys from Missouri and Arkansas also know the secret.