I did something stupid
Submitted by Outlaw II on Sat, 2010-09-11 16:16
After coming back from a recent fishing trip i was pushed for time as we were heading out for dinner. So what did i do with my two pinkies - I FROZE THEM WHOLE - NOT EVEN GUTTED
Is this gonna cause a problem when i pull them out to eat them next weekend?
Dicey
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if they were frozen quick i
if they were frozen quick i dont think it would effect the snapper too much, but obviously there is gonna be abit stronger flavoured then usual, im sure spices can hide it.
lurcha
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defrost, gut and give to the
defrost, gut and give to the inlaws.
Luke R
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or give it to lurcha........
or give it to lurcha........ he will eat it
Auslobster
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If you're in a hurry...
next time just leave them whole, on ice. Don't have to worry about fileting them until the next day, and firms up the flesh, making it easier to filet.
slam
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Totally agree
Best way to firm flesh is leave on ice over night & fillet the next day. Added benefit of not having to fillet fish after a long day out!!!
Outlaw II
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Cheers for the tips fellas
Cheers for the tips fellas have taken it onboard
Will let you know how they taste
harro
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ice definately
thats how the shops handle the reds etc, friend that fillets there told me, put on ice or cooler room for 48 hrs to get the WHITE flesh, thats how they do it folks,
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mattg6020 (not verified)
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easier to clean the next day
after being on ice as the flesh has set nice and firm and the knife just melts through it.
i'll keep fish on lots of ice for 2 days after being gutted no probs before being filleted providing the species has a firm flesh to begin with, such as cods, reds and baldys.
but having said that, they stay in the window of fish shops for some time + time on the boat then transport from up north back to perth. that's ALOT longer than 2 days......