As I’m sure it is with most things, can and should are two very different things. So I’m asking for recommendations.... Can you eat redfish skin? Should you eat redfish skin?
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As I’m sure it is with most things, can and should are two very different things. So I’m asking for recommendations.... Can you eat redfish skin? Should you eat redfish skin?
It's better if you take the scales from the bull reds and use them as guitar pics.
No bull Red here. Nice 22” slot.
You can but it's not the tastiest stuff.
Since the skin has no desirable qualities - why would anybody want to? I don't remember ever eating redfish skin, but I'd imagine it to be rubbery/chewy which would take away from the positive qualities of the flesh. So while it's probably physically possible, there seems to be no upside to doing so.Quote:
Originally Posted by rabidawise
Yes/No, simple as that.
Shouldn't it be saved for "redfish on the halfshell?"
I use the skin to make shields so I can protect myself from those pesky pygmies with their irritating poison arrows. You just never know when one will pop up and try to pierce you.
You don't 'save it' and you sure as hell don't eat it with the scales on.Quote:
Originally Posted by will46r
I know you don't eat it, thought you kept it to cook on? Lol
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Originally Posted by ChileRelleno
I was trying and failing to be facetious.Quote:
Originally Posted by will46r
Redfish on the 'half shell' (skin & scales on) doesn't really freeze well IMHO.
The fats and oils in the red meat will quickly turn rancid even when frozen and leach into the white meat lending to a stronger "fishy" smell and taste.
IF you do freeze them be sure to rinse them thoroughly after thawing and add a little ground ginger just prior to seasoning & cooking to help neutralize the odors ;-)
Honestly, I scaled it and fillet it but left the skin on. It went into a water bath and was frozen shortly thereafter. So I should thaw, remove the skin, and rub the powdered ginger on, or soak it with the ginger in the water?