Shark

Doc_Eggerton · January 30

This was going to be titled "Jaws", when I actually thought I'd like it. Oh, well, Rule #33; Eggheads appreciate failures as much as successes, because we all learn by them.

Bought some shark on the spur, when I saw it in the case. Can't say what kind, it was just generic "shark". Never tried this before.

Marinated for an hour in soy sauce, cooked direct, raised grid for 4 or 5 minutes a side.

Served with asparagus marinated in teriyaki, a wild rice mix, and tomatoes with avocado. The tomatoes and avocado were the best part of the meal.

The shark was tough, like a steak, and at even one hour too salty from the soy. The teriyaki caramelized on the asparagus and was not the best I've done.

Got to try things you haven't done, but this one is off the list. Oh well, the pics turned out OK.

CANMAN1976 · January 30

Good try Doc!! Your due for a failure all your meals look awesome!!

Solson005 · January 30

Always wondered but haven't tried. Pictures do look good, I had never heared of Avocados called Alligator pears, now i have. Thanks for posting!

Doc_Eggerton · January 30

Ernest Hemingway called avocados "Alligator Pears". Islands in the Stream is in the top three favorite books for me.

Shamelessly reposted from an earlier string:

"The first thing you noticed, coming out of the stream and up to the island, was a small smudge on the horizon, usually marked by a column of smoke. Next you could see the tall coconut palms rising higher above the horizon, and then finally the house. The house was built right into the island, like a ship, and when the trade winds blew, the smoke from the Big Green Egg on the deck went through the house from wind side and out the lee...."
Big Green Eggs in the Stream, Part 1, Andros, Ernest Eggingway

MrCookingNurse · January 30

Well it looks amazing doc!

SeeingSpots · January 30

No pain no gain!

Solson005 · January 30

Big Green Eggs in the Stream.. I like it and will be calling them Alligator Pears from now on. I did look it up before I posted wondering if it was a heirloom variety or something like that. Avagato Pear to Alligator Pear, its interesting how the name changes from different dialects over the years.

Doc_Eggerton · January 30

MrCookingNurse said:

Well it looks amazing doc!

Sadly, looks can be deceiving. Next time you see this meal there will probably be salmon on the plate.

Plano_JJ · January 30

So where do you get those Asparagie holder thingies?

Doc_Eggerton · January 30

Williams Sonoma

Griffin · January 30

Bummer that it didn't turn out better. I'd offer advice, but I've never cooked shark before. I wouldn't give up on it just yet. Maybe somebody will come along that can give you some tips.

Charlie tuna · January 30

Mako shark is about the best eating shark meat, and in my opinion it isn't terrific! Shark meat is usually soaked in milk to remove the piss from the flesh. Sharks piss thru their flesh, and thats what causes a strong fishy taste in eating them. Mako is said to tastelike Swordfish, i have tried it five or six times and it still tastes like "shark meat" to me.

500 · January 30

Plano_JJ said:

So where do you get those Asparagie holder thingies?

Yea, I was going to ask where you got the grilling chip clips. Cool tool.

fishlessman · January 30

definatly soak in milk, even add a little lemon to the milk until it curdles as it will soften the meat. as said its full of urine and some sharks are worse. only way ive eaten them were bite sized pieces on a skewer with pineapple and huge scollops and they were good

NEWB_IN_NOLA · January 30

I have never cooked shark, but have eaten some pretty tasty fresh grilled hammerhead on the beach a while back. Found on web: The flesh of sharks contains urea to prevent the liquid in their bodies, which is less salty than seawater, from being lost through osmosis. In the hours after a shark is killed, this urea turns into ammonia. As such, sharks must be bled immediately after they are caught, or the meat takes on an ammonia taste. A slight ammonia smell can be eliminated by soaking the meat in buttermilk or lemon juice for 30 minutes. Shark meat should thus be eaten 1 - 2 days after the fish is caught. Place fillets or steak chunks on skewers directly on a greased grill, 10 to 15cm above prepared coals or fire. Baste with butter, oil, or marinade. Cook until opaque and moist on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes.

Chubbs · January 30

No shark for this guy. I just imagine it would be tough. I applaud your ambition though Doc =D>

henapple · January 31

Candy gram...land shark.

TUTTLE871 · January 31

Back in my days living on the beach in San Diego I ate quite a bit of Mako shark, now my wife who was a Marine Biologist (Now a OR Nurse) informed my of all the dangers of eating shark and the high level of mercury they contain.

Have not had it in about 15 years now.

Dont get me wrong if she is not around and I see some that looks tasty I am diving in.

caliking · January 31

Still a great cook IMO. Thanks for sharing. This is turning out to be quite an informative thread ( well most are - that's why we're here right? :) )

belle's dad · January 31

I learned a lot from your post. Shark is available from time to time where I live (east coast of Florida). I have thought about trying it, but, I think I will pass. Good looking cook though.

Vero Beach, FL

Coastalcooker · January 31

Cut the tail section into slices like a filet. Bread and fry it. Sharks make OK crab bait or catch and release-afterall they are supposedly overfished judging from the limits imposed by DNR.
Bob

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