Tasty Reef Fish

michael_cb_125 · Oct 2, 2011

Good afternoon everyone.
I thought I would share an amazing experience with Yall'.

I am currently a our beach house (kure beach, nc) and just finished cooking some of the best fish I have ever eaten (and I eat a lot of fish).

Earlier today I walked into the local fish market and saw a giant cooler full of large (12-20") fish. They were partially covered with ice and I thought they were scamps. I dug one out and ill be darned if it wasn't the biggest violitans lion I have ever seen. They had literally dozens of these fish for sale. Turns out that the breeding population of lionfish in north Carolina is much larger than I had realized. I asked the owner of the shop and she said the specifically Target these fish along with groupers and hogs.

Well needless to say I bought some and went home to clean them.
We just finished eating and I can say that I am going to be stocking up on these fish to take home. They are FREAKING DELICIOUS

Pics to come, some may be graphic, so lion lovers beware.

~Michael

bige · Oct 2, 2011

ummmm. i would try them. Sounds good. How did you cook them? I have seen many people eating these. Was there a lot of meat? How many did you get?

KLR · Oct 3, 2011

Yes they are living in nc waters. They actually are trying to commercialize them as a "fresh seafood" item here. They are an overpopulating species and encouraging the consumption of them is a kinda positive way to keep the population level from going over the edge.

They are suppose to have a sweet taste? Im not sure, I intend to try some but I have not had the chance.

revsgirl · Oct 3, 2011

I'm not a huge fish eater, so that's a tough sell for me. Glad you found a new fave! :)

CJO · Oct 3, 2011

I've heard that they are excellent. Did you bring any back to Charlotte with you?

CJ

WrasseSandwich · Oct 3, 2011

If I could find some I would try it

sportzfish · Oct 3, 2011

Just curious, how much per pound. I heard that it was one of the more expensive fish.

michael_cb_125 said:
Good afternoon everyone.
I thought I would share an amazing experience with Yall'.

I am currently a our beach house (kure beach, nc) and just finished cooking some of the best fish I have ever eaten (and I eat a lot of fish).

Earlier today I walked into the local fish market and saw a giant cooler full of large (12-20") fish. They were partially covered with ice and I thought they were scamps. I dug one out and ill be darned if it wasn't the biggest violitans lion I have ever seen. They had literally dozens of these fish for sale. Turns out that the breeding population of lionfish in north Carolina is much larger than I had realized. I asked the owner of the shop and she said the specifically Target these fish along with groupers and hogs.

Well needless to say I bought some and went home to clean them.
We just finished eating and I can say that I am going to be stocking up on these fish to take home. They are FREAKING DELICIOUS

Pics to come, some may be graphic, so lion lovers beware.

~Michael