Smoked Spoonbill Fish

I came out pretty darn good except i could still taste fish long after i ate it kinda ick but by far the best way i have eaten this fish.

Smoked spoonbill fish. Fish take on a deliciously moist texture when slow roasted in a smoker. 1 dry on a rack in the refrigerator overnight. I used cherry for the smoke. A fish under 65 pounds is the best tasting.

Prepare your fire using charcoal and a mix of old birch with bark removed or apple wood or you can use just charcoal. Paddlefish seldom bite a baited hook but on occasion are snagged accidentally by anglers using treble hooks. Paddle fish seldom bite a baited hook but on occasion are snagged accidentally by anglers using treble hooks. Spoonbill is a great tasting fish as long as you clean it right.

Until it was 150 internal temp on the largest chunk chunks were about 2x3x4 thick. Smoked paddle fish recipe paddle fish are a cousin to sturgeon and are also known as spoonbill spoonbill cat and shovel nose cat. When paired with seasonings of fresh herbs and citrus aromatics smoked fish is a tasty treat that you can feel good about indulging in. The meat of the fish easily peels away in tender flaky chunks as it is infused with all the flavors of sweet smoky wood.

1 3 cup of three little pigs all purpose rub. Directions mix all ingredients very well until sugar is disolved. I smoked it for about 4 1 2 hrs at 175 200 deg. 1 pound paddlefish cut into 1 inch steaks and chunks brine solution brown sugar salt water and your favorite spices.

I came out pretty darn good except i could still taste fish long after i ate it kinda ick but by far the best way i have eaten this fish. Bring to a boil cook for 5 minutes. Until it was 150 internal temp on the largest chunk chunks were about 2x3x4 thick. Brine fish for 24 hours.

Paddlefish are a cousin to sturgeon and are also known as spoonbill spoonbill cat and shovelnose cat. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Split the fish into halves and soak them for about 12 hours more or less in the refrigerator. How to make smoked paddlefish tacos.

2 gallons water 2 cups kosher salt 1 2 cup brown sugar. Prepare marinade by mixing brewed coffee brown sugar worcestershire sauce italian spices garlic smoked paprika and salt together in a small pan. I suggest cutting those parts out and avoiding in general all the meat below the dorsal line i e all the belly meat. From what i ve read any smoked catfish recipe will put you in the right ballpark for paddlefish which aren t catfish the fatty and darker meat in paddlefish are not the best eating.

I used cherry for the smoke.