A Fishy Tale! : ) ... Or Should That Be Tail?
By Darkwing
@Darkwing (21583)
August 13, 2007 8:40am CST
I have some lovely neighbours and they all know my way of life, and that I love to eat from Nature's offerings.
Well, to cut a long story short, there's a young couple across the road, with three children, and ok... I suppose he keeps them well supplied with food, and stuff... they seem healthy enough. lol.
Well, he went fishing on Saturday and very kindly brought me half a dozen, fresh, whole mackerel. I love mackerel, but I don't know where to start with them! I normally buy my fish ready to cook. Does anybody have any idea on how to prepare them and the best way to cook them? I remember my brother used to catch them, and cook them on a bed of salt, in a skillet, so as to take some of the oil out and help flavour the fish some.
So... helllllp!!! I don't know where to start and have put these fish in the fridge to keep for a while. I just want to eat some now!
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7 responses
@deeeky (3667)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
13 Aug 07
Well you did say that you cut the story short so you got a short answer in reply lol. I suppose if you added more content you would have got the same response so you cant win either way. Great to have friends like you have to give you so many treats.
Have a great treat from Deeeky.
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@gardengrrl (1445)
• United States
14 Aug 07
Lovely, fresh caught fish... doesn't get any better than that!
A good tutorial on filleting can be found at
http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/page17-1.html
it has pictures and everything. Enjoy!
@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
14 Aug 07
I am like you, i get my fish ready to cook. I cant come to cleaning and gutting and stuff. Just not me. I hope you get the help you need, and thoroughly enjoy your mackerel. With a nice fresh salad on the side, will go down well, i am sure.
Best wishes to you, Darkwing
@Perspectives (7131)
• Canada
14 Aug 07
I hope they have been cleaned and filleted!LOL
If you have not already cooked them we prepare and cook ours in a light batter. We beat up a couple of eggs, add a little milk and whip it up. After that the fish is dipped in that combo and then rolled in whatever coating you'd prefer. Crushed bread crumbs work, so does cornmeal, Shake and Bake for fish also is tasty...although any Shake and Bake will suffice. Do you have that where you are?
Once the fillets are coated they can be baked in a shallow dish with a little oil...pan fried...or even deep fried.
Hope you enjoy your fish...and the fish tale in whatever way is most enjoyable for you and yours!
Bounty from Nature...Sweet!
@Darkwing (21583)
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14 Aug 07
No, I haven't heard of Shake and Bake. We have Shake and Vac! ha ha ha. I'm sure there's probably something similar available though.
Thank you for your input, my friend and Brightest Blessings. I've got a few things to try now, haven't I? I'm sure all of them are really tasty. :)
