Americans do not appreciate good food...

[goeduck]

Never any issues with quality. Though summertime we tend let the oysters lay. Old rule...harvest oysters in the months with ‘R’s.

I grow triploids for those months which is what you get in a restaurant.

 

[Wagtail]

I'll beg to differ. I think I can safely say I have eaten more seafood all over the world (5 continents) at fine eating establishments for 30+ years than most anyone. I travel internationally on business regularly. I think my palate is 'educated'.

Warmer waters include SE Asia and Australia by the way.

Oi! Tassie (and NZ) is not exactly the tropics.

The next stop South is Antarctica.

 

[Wagtail]

yep depends on location for sure!

Sorry Mate, Didn't see this post until now.

 

[jjp8182]

Perhaps it would be easier to list what you don't like? We were talking about being prepared for emergencies and unexpected nights in the woods, and my boss suggested keeping something in the truck which we aren't fond of so that we wouldn't eat it for a regular meal. The only thing that I could think of that met the bill was Lima beans... Bleah! One can of those is a lifetime supply.

Actually I've heard the recommendation of using canned cat/dog food for that purpose..... which in my case is one of the few things I think even I'd have to be pretty hungry to willingly eat. I may eat and a enjoy a wide variety of foods, but I greatly prefer they be of high quality, good flavor and actually meant for human consumption.

 

[Jstpssng]

Actually I've heard the recommendation of using canned cat/dog food for that purpose..... which in my case is one of the few things I think even I'd have to be pretty hungry to willingly eat. I may eat and a enjoy a wide variety of foods, but I greatly prefer they be of high quality, good flavor and actually meant for human consumption.

I won't even feed my dog that crap... although I'm sure that he would love it. It tends to give a dog gas.
In my truck I carry an MRE and extra gallon of water. In summer I also have 4 cans of tuna fish, a can of string beans, jar of peanut butter, and a can of unsweetened pineapple. The last is one of the best ways to rehydrate that I know of.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Being a land locked Okie, I guess I'll get in my 2cents worth. Those of you who have access to fresh, wild caught seafood don't know how lucky you are. I grew up on channel catfish from our big lakes, and an occasional trout from the streams in Missouri, but my experiences with seafood were not so hot. Dad liked fried shrimp, but it almost always came frozen and I wasn't a big fan. One year we took a trip to Freeport Texas, and an off shore fishing expedition to fish for Red Snapper. I took home a freezer full of Snapper, and when fried up, it was the most magnificent fish I had ever eaten! It went straight from the boat, to being cleaned and then into the ice chest. I have never eaten anything like it since, although I have ordered Snapper in restaurants a couple times since, with great disappointment. Same with shrimp; we have purchased fresh shrimp from the roadside vendors and it has always been wonderful. I also love fresh oysters (cooked only), especially cooked in the half shell on the charcoal grill.

I think the only really good seafood I ever ate in a restaurant was in Shreveport Louisiana, "Bobs" I believe it was called. Oh, yeah, and in Calabash N. Carolina I believe it was.

 

[cqaigy2]

We are blessed to live on a salt water beach and catch Dungeness crabs, prawns, clams, salmon, and oysters!

Never any issues with quality. Though summertime we tend let the oysters lay. Old rule...harvest oysters in the months with 然痴.

I mostly follow the R's rule too, and i agree, the seafood around here is fantastic!

 

[/pine]

... One year we took a trip to Freeport Texas, and an off shore fishing expedition to fish for Red Snapper...

American Red Snapper is indeed a top quality fin fish for table fare...it tastes like it already has butter on it...!
A little lighter in texture but equal or better in taste is black grouper and scamp...lightly fried or broiled it has few if any equals...(similar but a little less firm than halibut, more tasty than cod)...

Another less known fish outside of Gulf coastal areas (except to top notch chefs and 5 star restaurant patrons) is the Pompano...often called one of the tastiest fishes in the sea...prepared in a parchment bag it is often a signature dish in many top rated restaurants (like Antoine's in New Orleans).

On a side note for those that like 'Hush Puppies' with their fried fish....try using orange juice as the liquefier when making the batter...

 

[Tomtint]

American Red Snapper is indeed a top quality fin fish for table fare...it tastes like it already has butter on it...!
A little lighter in texture but equal or better in taste is black grouper and scamp...lightly fried or broiled it has few if any equals...(similar but a little less firm than halibut, more tasty than cod)...

Another less known fish outside of Gulf coastal areas (except to top notch chefs and 5 star restaurant patrons) is the Pompano...often called one of the tastiest fishes in the sea...prepared in a parchment bag it is often a signature dish in many top rated restaurants (like Antoine's in New Orleans).

My favorite fish is Mahi. ... I like grouper and snapper.. buff Mahi is on the menu, that's my dinner. Basic broiled with a little lemon and a bun. A good friend of mine says I need to try Wahoo as that is his favorite.

 

[jjp8182]

I won't even feed my dog that crap... although I'm sure that he would love it. It tends to give a dog gas.
In my truck I carry an MRE and extra gallon of water. In summer I also have 4 cans of tuna fish, a can of string beans, jar of peanut butter, and a can of unsweetened pineapple. The last is one of the best ways to rehydrate that I know of.

Wish I could do that -- pretty sure any food left in my truck during the summer would be cooked (or steamed) by mid-afternoon. Instead, I've started slipping a Cliff Barr in my pocket when I'm going somewhere or doing something where there's a chance of being beyond a reasonable walking distance from either work or home (also allows me to keep a rotating stock on hand).