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king mackrel how to cook all ive heard is bad

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beachsmoke
beachsmoke Posts: 644
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boy brought some home along with red snapper red snapper I can cook never had king how to prep cook?
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Calling @fusionhq
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Me personally. I'd steak it out and use a real lite blackening or herbal butter and go direct on CI at 375℉-400℉ and garnish with  lemon wedges and fresh herbs. Bon Appetit.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • EggHead_Bubba
    EggHead_Bubba Posts: 566
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    Only time I ever cooked king was back in college, years ago after a fishing trip. They filleted it at the dock and was put on ice in a cooler. Got back to the place we were staying and just tightly double-wrapped each filet in foil with salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice (a little) and copious amounts of butter. I don't remember how long we cooked it but when we unwrapped it and and ate it for dinner it was really tasty!

    Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump

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  • beachsmoke
    beachsmoke Posts: 644
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    @NPHuskerFl thanks im gonna try will let you know how it goes

    @EggHead_Bubba im going to try all the combo tonight see if its good tough to go against red snapper but got to cook it all

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  • SGH
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    Question my friend. Did you bleed out the Mackerl while they was still alive? If you didn't, I'm forced to stand down and leave you in the hands of others. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • beachsmoke
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    @SGH the 21 year old boy my son said "we just threw into ice chest" deck hand did the clean so no Idea

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
    edited May 2015
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    beachsmoke said:

     "we just threw into ice chest" 

    With that said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'm hoping someone else will offer something. They way that we do them they must be bled down while still alive or they turn out very, very strong. Just about unedible. Good luck and hope someone can help. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • beachsmoke
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    @SGH thanks were gonna just try to soak in sprite  for hour then rinse put some seasoning butter lemon and find out hope you had good weekend.  I hear they are doing a smell egg fest here in destin at local dealer in September I will keep u posted
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  • nth78
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    I went on a deep sea fishing trip in Destin and came back with a cooler full of King mackerel.  The mate on the fishing boat said wrap it in foil with lemon and garlic and throw on the grill.  I didn't care much for it.  Had a really strong fish taste.  I prefer snapper or mahi mahi.
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  • beteez
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    http://www.fishska.com/references/favorite_kingfish_recipes/
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Definitely agree on @SGH bleed out and remove blood line. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • beachsmoke
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    @SGH small but I'm sure it will smell good but always good excuse to come to San destin
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  • SGH
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    nth78 said:
      I didn't care much for it.  Had a really strong fish taste.  
    This is usually caused from not being bled down^^^^^^^^^^^^. If you don't bleed them, you can count on them being at a minimum very strong.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • fusionhq
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    Sorry I missed the call out. My recommendation is to find a good fish dip recipe and make smoked dip. It's really good, and simple. I would not cook and plate king mackerel any how any way...I may be spoiled, but it's not great table fare. 
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  • beachsmoke
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    @fusionhq I still have soaking in sprite what u think I have apple lump or hickory lump go at 200 smoke it for how long
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    Stop everyone. King has a lot of oil in the meat and goes bad faster than most but I'd take king over most fish any day. There is no need to bleed them. 
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • travisstrick
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    Do what fusion said. My dad is a pro and may weigh in shortly. 
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    travisstrick said:
     My dad is a pro and may weigh in shortly. 

     There is no need to bleed them. 
    I sure hope that he does. I have never had any luck with them if they weren't bled down. I would love to hear his method and technique. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • NPHuskerFL
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    Agree. Guess I'm here for amateur hour. I would've bled it out & removed the bloodline. Why wouldn't you @travisstrick ?  The dip sounds killer to me @fusionhq maybe atop quesadillas. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • buddyclaude
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    I agree with Travis,  King is great fresh.  It is deliscious raw as  sashimi, none better, best if done on the boat.  It has no fishy taste at all.  Back in the 1960's bc  (before condos) in Destin - kings were our favorite fish to catch.    We would steak them and grill them.  We would marinate them with Italian Salad dressing that comes in a packet.  These days I usually cook them on the grill with various seasonings and make fish dip.   Conventional wisdom is to prepare them with a tomato and wine sauce that cuts down on the oiliness. If not iced immediately and consumed quickly they are barely fit for crab bait.   
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  • beachsmoke
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    @NPHuskerFL  going with smoke then we'll only the shadow knows this is what makes it fun
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  • travisstrick
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    Iced imeadatly and consumed quickly is the trick. Back when I worked at a marina, the dock hands and i would barder the fishermans kings. We would make king balls (I'll try to find a youtube on how to do it), boil them in water and dip in dwran butter. Tastes like lobster if  you ask me. 

    Like this guy does but stop before cutting through the back bone. Once you have the slits cut, pop each slice of meat out with your fingers. Each slice will give you two balls. 

    http://youtu.be/5lIgx1IX9EY
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  • beachsmoke
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    @SGH @NPHuskerFL @buddyclaude I smoked and turned out good after 1 hour in sprite and rubbed up with tsunami spin apple chips and I liked it the kid thought it was awesome thanks to all for help
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  • beachsmoke
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    No strong fish flavor at all Mrs smoke said it was great
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  • Botch
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    Interesting thread.  I've never had cooked mackerel, only as sushi (once!).  It tasted okay as I ate it but the aftertaste lasted three days (I'm not exaggerating) and I could never eat it again.   Blech!  
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  • beachsmoke
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    @Botch I was expecting the worst and I tell you no strong fishy flavor at all I would eat again for sure 
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  • Botch
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    beachsmoke said:
    @Botch I was expecting the worst and I tell you no strong fishy flavor at all I would eat again for sure 
    Perhaps I got some bad fish; maybe I'll try it once more.  Maybe.  
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  • fljoemon
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    King mackrel is the favorite fish in the Indian community here .. we make curries, deep fry them after coating them with blackening seasoning. I have grilled them with bayou seasoning and it has come out great. No need to bleed them .. I guess we like the strong fishy taste.
    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • GaBGE
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    @beachsmoke, do you live in destin? I'm coming down there soon. If so, can you give any recommendations for resturants, seafood of course. Thanks
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  • beachsmoke
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    @GaBGE yes I live in San destin email me and I can help you out where u staying 
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