Jack-it's what's for dinner...

And Spanish/king mackerel. I had always been told you didn't eat jack crevalle, had been hearing more and more folks talk about it being really good. I made a bunch of shashimi a couple of times on the octi and liked it (along with a bunch of other folks). Figured it would have to be good cooked.

I bled the jacks really good and cut away all the darker meat, to cook it I put some Italian dressing, salt, pepper and lemon slices on it. Pan seared it in a hot skillet then onto the grill. I cooked some king mackerel on the grill also and fried the rest of it and the Spanish.

I had some "picky" eaters that usually won't eat any dark fish but everyone really liked the jack. Not strong and a nice firm texture. I won't be giving them away anymore. Should have known-I learned the same lesson about bonita a couple years ago (another fish that I always thought wasn't fit to eat).

Funny how tastes change.

I wont be throwing back any jacks, bonita or remora's from now on.

Limits and quotas coming soon to head off the purse seining craze on jacks!! LOL An old Cajun cook named Paul burnt some redfish back in the mid 80's and folks liked (loved) it. The gulf was drained of redfish in 5 years.
One of my customers late last week actually participated (or so he said) in the sashimi buffet with you. He said he had to get some heavier tackle! Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder but most of us on some level have repeated what we heard without actually knowing of what we talk about.

How many of you have heard and repeated "they make fake scallops out of stingray meat" but never knew??? Well...they don't!! We tried!! To me it was like sailcat...okay!
The texture of the little tubular musculature was just odd but it didn't taste bad.

Don't take for granted what you hear about ANYTHING! Different strokes for different folks! Try it you might like it!

Carry on...

Served Jack at our house Sunday night, it was well accepted.

What species of ray did you try, there are more than one ya know.
Try some Cownose wings next time you feel adventuresome.

I've noticed my taste change is a direct result of what the federal fishin regulations allows. Weird