Dorset spearfishing 2014

[Pointandhope]

Hungry now

 

[Highlander]

Here's a bbq fish recipe I used for a mullet, I had about 4 good sized fillets from i think a 3 or 4 lber. You can use as much or as little of the chilli, if your other guests cannot handle the heat. I got this from my "Weber's Complete bbq book". I added the marinade & mullet in a bag & sealed it for a few hours - enjoy.- (Edit - changed the measures from cups to Tablespoons)

Marinade:

• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 125ml orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 25g pure chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno chili, see cook's notes
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Procedure:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Reserve 1/3 cup of marinade to serve with the grilled fish.

2. Place fillets or shellfish side by side in a nonreactive dish, such as an 8-by-8-inch glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over fish or shellfish and turn to coat them. Cover and refrigerate the fish (as well as the reserved marinade in a separate bowl) for 3 hours.

3. Prepare grill for direct cooking over high heat.

4. Remove fillets or shellfish from the dish and discard the marinade that soaked with the fish. Lightly brush with oil and season with some salt.

5. Brush cooking grates clean. Grill fillets, skin side up over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until just opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once after 6 to 7 minutes when they release easily from the cooking grate. If using prawns or scallops, grill over direct high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. Serve with the reserved marinade spooned over the fillets or shellfish.

 

[Broseidon]

I've got some mullet in the freezer, I'll have to try that! I'll add my own recipe BBQ recipe

Prep:

Fillet & Skin your mullet, remove the dark flesh - chop into skewer size chunks.

Mix:

• 1 packet of Nando's Hot Peri Peri Rub - http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesc...s/Nandos_Hot_Peri_Peri_Seasoning_Rub_25g.html
• A good squirt of BBQ Sauce
• A good glug of Olive Oil
• A little squeeze of lemon

Rub:

Mix your mullet chunks in a bowl with the marinade and leave for an hour in the fridge

Skewer & BBQ:

The end result... if this can't convert you to the ways of the mullet, nothing will!

 

[Highlander]

I've got some mullet in the freezer, I'll have to try that! I'll add my own recipe BBQ recipe

Prep:

Fillet & Skin your mullet, remove the dark flesh - chop into skewer size chunks.

Mix:

• 1 packet of Nando's Hot Peri Peri Rub - http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesc...s/Nandos_Hot_Peri_Peri_Seasoning_Rub_25g.html
• A good squirt of BBQ Sauce
• A good glug of Olive Oil
• A little squeeze of lemon

Rub:

Mix your mullet chunks in a bowl with the marinade and leave for an hour in the fridge

Skewer & BBQ:

The end result... if this can't convert you to the ways of the mullet, nothing will!

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Doh, should have taken a photo of the fillet after it came off the bbq with he crusted sear marks. Probably don't need to say, but it would also work well by skewering.

I have tried one of your earlier mullet recipes(i think tandoori) & it was lurvly.

 

[Broseidon]

Doh, should have taken a photo of the fillet after it came off the bbq with he crusted sear marks. Probably don't need to say, but it would also work well by skewering.

I have tried one of your earlier mullet recipes(i think tandoori) & it was lurvly.

Tandoori Mullet is just awesome - glad you liked it. It's such a versatile fish, almost like chicken - it can take a ton a flavour, tastes amazing and doesn't fall apart on the BBQ - what more do you want? I haven't found anything else like it - I've always found it cooks best with a lot of heat, like a BBQ, frying pan or grill though. I'll post a picture when I try your recipe!

I'm pleased to hear that the Mullet Appreciation Society™ is growing!

 

[Pointandhope]

Bro I get a vague idea that you like a mullet. Has anyone tried a marina or harbour dwelling mullet, if so is it as one may expect, you know diesel, two stroke oil slick, harbour mud, chips, seagull s**t, crab pot bait, plastic bottles, old fishy gill nets, vomit, chemical toilet and all other delicious things they might swim in?

 

[foxfish]

During the forums annual 'fish in' in Guernsey I filleted around 20 mullet in one go!
Enough to feed 30 people... most folk enjoyed the fish.. I threw mine over the hedge & I still think I can smell my fingers!

 

[Pointandhope]

Forgive me, but mullet is second only behind bass and maybe bream for me. Just curious on an urban mullet, though not curious enough to try one myself yet mind.

 

[foxfish]

Well the thing is that some fish are very predictable in flavour, fish like bass virtually always taste the same!
A fresh caught bass & a three day old bass that has been refrigerated, a big bass or a small bass, all taste pretty much the same & that is why they are the single most popular restaurant fish.
Mullet are pretty unpredictable taste wise. The way they are treated once caught makes a big difference as does their preparation & how long they are kept after death but, perhaps what they eat effects there culinary delights as well!!
Some folk can smell their pee 10 mins after eating asparagus & some folk cant, in the same way that some folk can savour a strong tasting fish & some folk cant stomach a mullet!
It really must depend on the individual person.
If you are a strong fish lover then I guess that is a good thing.

 

[westcoaster]

Mullet is pretty much my staple fish diet as the bass have a habit of fleeing from my spear
My Mums not keen on Mullet , mainly from knowing they feed on crap....luckily it was disguised in a Jamie Oliver fish pie that I made recently, it was pretty much the only white fish and she asked for seconds, I couldn't get that real Mullety taste either, not sure if that was from marinading the fillets in lemon overnight, but this recipe is pretty damn good,
Kerin/mart, I will make you a nice Mullet fish pie one day and watch you both lick the plate clean and ask for more...ha!

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/fish-pie

 

[misterlizard]

Just a little side note: I'd advise against marinading in pure lemon or lime juice as that will cook the fish, then when you heat it it will quickly become overcooked.

 

[speerolee]

I agree; really good eating fish .
But I think perhaps Robbo was refering to the 'sporting' aspect of mullet.
At night mullet ate pretty much sitting ducks...whereas bass are wary.
However, during daylight mullet are like little torpedoes!

I usually make a green curry with my mullet

 

[Broseidon]

During the forums annual 'fish in' in Guernsey I filleted around 20 mullet in one go - I still think I can smell my fingers!

On a point of historical interest, Welsh warriors used mullet skins as battle armour - they would skin the mullet with the scales on then place the skins on their bodies and they let them dry in the sun. The mullet DNA would irreversibly bond with the warriors skin creating not only a flexible armour that could deflect arrows and even sword thrusts but also a pungent wall of stench that was known to terrify their enemies in battle. True story.

Mullet DNA is a virulent thing - you need to be careful with it.

 

[Wood3154]

On the subject of night diving - what's the best torch? I wanna catch me some night mullet

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[speerolee]

Xtar D06 without a doubt.
Not sure if talking about night diving is going to upset anyone.

So let's say..the best torch fir looking into caves during the day without a boat and for only taking up to 5 bass that are not to big or to small is the xtar D06

 

[Highlander]

Xtar D06 without a doubt.
Not sure if talking about night diving is going to upset anyone.

So let's say..the best torch fir looking into caves during the day without a boat and for only taking up to 5 bass that are not to big or to small is the xtar D06

You're not going to let this go are you..............

I'm going to be here when I'm 80 & you will still be talking about it, so much so that you forgot why, but you know you have to. A bit like the Inception movie with De caprio talking to the Japanese fella at the start & at the end.

And if you haven't watched Inception...... well I'll shut up, but you should.......

;o)

 

[Pointandhope]

Xtar D06 without a doubt.
Not sure if talking about night diving is going to upset anyone.

So let's say..the best torch fir looking into caves during the day without a boat and for only taking up to 5 bass that are not to big or to small is the xtar D06

And one eye and a limp, and sexually barren.

 

[DafyddRees]

RE mullet - A personal a favourite is BBQ'd, crispy mullet skin with the lateral line intact - Delicious for those with a real mans palate!

 

[speerolee]

You're not going to let this go are you..............

I'm going to be here when I'm 80 & you will still be talking about it, so much so that you forgot why, but you know you have to. A bit like the Inception movie with De caprio talking to the Japanese fella at the start & at the end.

And if you haven't watched Inception...... well I'll shut up, but you should.......

;o)

Never!! Ha..

It's the highlight of my spearfishing career, I will tell my grandchildren, they will tell theirs.......
It took me over 3 years of banter and photos to finally get the response I deserved .....

I'm now working on day diving.........

I cannot condone night diving. It is dangerous and only for the absolute fittest of men.

Infact nobody bothers at night anymore.

 

[Pointandhope]

RE mullet - A personal a favourite is BBQ'd, crispy mullet skin with the lateral line intact - Delicious for those with a real mans palate!

Scales on too for proper men!