Paging Eric Bruning re: Fish !

sheepherder · 06-01-2018, 09:13 PM

(WARNING ! Exceptionally off-topic thread !)

I recently let my subscriptions to Road & Track and Cycle World lapse; just no interest in what these magazines are into now. Renewed my subscription to Vintage Motorsport, for the 15th or so year. And started a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. I watch their cable channel and it's fascinating.

The third issue came a few days ago with an article on the Lionfish. It's started to invade and take over the southeastern coast. Authorities are concerned that the Lionfish will eat the food that other fish have traditionally ate...eaten...whatever...

But the upside is that according to all reports, the Lionfish is delicious.

I have always loved seafood, and most especially Alaskan Cod. But I've tried everything else in the local supermarket. Baked fish with potato salad; nirvana!

So my question is: Have you tried Lionfish??? Is it as delicious as Smithsonian says it is??? It hasn't made it up here yet, but then I don't frequent dedicated fish markets, so I really don't know.

Maybe some other Floridians have tried the Lionfish??? Give us a critical review of the Lionfish as dinner.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/scien...ack-180968999/

Ron Wood · 06-01-2018, 10:03 PM

If it tastes as good as advertised and is readily available, I am willing to do my part in stemming the invasion.

Edward Tinker · 06-01-2018, 10:33 PM

I thought Lionfish was poisonous? but that might be only if you step on it?

sheepherder · 06-01-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I thought Lionfish was poisonous? but that might be only if you step on it?

...Venomous...Not poisonous...

Norme · 06-01-2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

...Venomous...Not poisonous...

Well that's OK then, it'll remind me of my ex-wifes cooking.
Norm

sheepherder · 07-08-2018, 03:45 PM

I checked at my local supermarket today: no lionfish.

But they did have some Alaskan Cod, which I love. Baked, with salt & pepper, butter, and parsley flakes. Served with 'classic' potato salad.

But look at this price! $12.99 a pound!!! $22.73 for two fillets!!!

What do they use for bait??? Hundred dollar bills???

G.T. · 07-08-2018, 08:05 PM

I've never eaten Lion Fish, but I'll bet we've all eaten more Cod then we could shake a stick at!!!! I saw a special on the catch & processing ships that fish for Cod, and I couldn't believe it!!! Especially when I can get outsmarted by a Crappie every time, they catch Cod by the thousands of pounds, maybe tens of thousand of pounds in one go! The fish are made into a fillet or a fish patty before they even stop wiggling... Mac fish is one of the customers!

… best to all, til....lat'r.....GT....

ithacaartist · 07-08-2018, 10:35 PM

IIRC, the term "cod" is used rather loosely these days. The number of actual cod is diminishing fast due to over-fishing and/or poor management. The days of "walking from one ship to another on their backs" are gone. In general, any "new" fish with white, flaky flesh can be called cod (other than established varieties like haddock, flounder, etc. That might explain the high price of the real thing... I recall a documentary about the Portuguese crews that fish for them. They travel farther each year to find them, and stay out often more than a year to amass a full hold. The fishermen eat cod for most meals while on board, prepared any way one can think of. But when they return to port, ironically, they generally can't afford to buy what they've been eating for months at a time. I'm a big fan of breaded, deep-fried cod cheeks.

BTW, Eric hasn't posted since the end of June, I hope he's recovering OK...

kurusu · 07-09-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

IIRC, the term "cod" is used rather loosely these days. The number of actual cod is diminishing fast due to over-fishing and/or poor management. The days of "walking from one ship to another on their backs" are gone. In general, any "new" fish with white, flaky flesh can be called cod (other than established varieties like haddock, flounder, etc. That might explain the high price of the real thing... I recall a documentary about the Portuguese crews that fish for them. They travel farther each year to find them, and stay out often more than a year to amass a full hold. The fishermen eat cod for most meals while on board, prepared any way one can think of. But when they return to port, ironically, they generally can't afford to buy what they've been eating for months at a time. I'm a big fan of breaded, deep-fried cod cheeks.

BTW, Eric hasn't posted since the end of June, I hope he's recovering OK...

We don't fish in Newfounland anymore. Canadians made it off limits.

06-01-2018, 09:13 PM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Paging Eric Bruning re: Fish ! (WARNING ! Exceptionally off-topic thread !) I recently let my subscriptions to *Road & Track* and Cycle World lapse; just no interest in what these magazines are into now. Renewed my subscription to Vintage Motorsport, for the 15th or so year. And started a subscription to *Smithsonian Magazine. I watch their cable channel and it's fascinating. The third issue came a few days ago with an article on the Lionfish. It's started to invade and take over the southeastern coast. Authorities are concerned that the Lionfish will eat the food that other fish have traditionally ate...eaten...whatever... But the upside is that according to all reports, the Lionfish is delicious. I have always loved seafood, and most especially Alaskan Cod. But I've tried everything else in the local supermarket. Baked fish with potato salad; nirvana! So my question is: Have you tried Lionfish??? Is it as delicious as Smithsonian* says it is??? It hasn't made it up here yet, but then I don't frequent dedicated fish markets, so I really don't know. Maybe some other Floridians have tried the Lionfish??? Give us a critical review of the Lionfish as dinner. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/scien...ack-180968999/ __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	If it tastes as good as advertised and is readily available, I am willing to do my part in stemming the invasion. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,740 Times in 1,020 Posts	Cod fillets! I've never eaten Lion Fish, but I'll bet we've all eaten more Cod then we could shake a stick at!!!! I saw a special on the catch & processing ships that fish for Cod, and I couldn't believe it!!! Especially when I can get outsmarted by a Crappie every time, they catch Cod by the thousands of pounds, maybe tens of thousand of pounds in one go! The fish are made into a fillet or a fish patty before they even stop wiggling... Mac fish is one of the customers! … best to all, til....lat'r.....GT....

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ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,401 Thanks: 7,558 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	IIRC, the term "cod" is used rather loosely these days. The number of actual cod is diminishing fast due to over-fishing and/or poor management. The days of "walking from one ship to another on their backs" are gone. In general, any "new" fish with white, flaky flesh can be called cod (other than established varieties like haddock, flounder, etc. That might explain the high price of the real thing... I recall a documentary about the Portuguese crews that fish for them. They travel farther each year to find them, and stay out often more than a year to amass a full hold. The fishermen eat cod for most meals while on board, prepared any way one can think of. But when they return to port, ironically, they generally can't afford to buy what they've been eating for months at a time. I'm a big fan of breaded, deep-fried cod cheeks. BTW, Eric hasn't posted since the end of June, I hope he's recovering OK... __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	I thought Lionfish was poisonous? but that might be only if you step on it?