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Sheephead Preperation

Discussion in 'FISH and SHRIMP Preparation' started by Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015.


  1. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    kayak posted

    Before I put any fish in the fridge (and I soak all my fish over night in water)

    I fillet them. But with Sheepshead,
    I put a small amount (2 tbl spoons) of light olive oil in a large pan and get it hot. Not hot, hot, just hot.

    Then I sprinkle Lawrys Season Salt on the fillets, drop them in and cover them.
    There is quite a bit of water in the flesh and it helps steam cook the fish.I may do a 'cooking' video next time I cook some up.

    I will need to try this kayak...

    Sam
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  2. Notorious Too

    Notorious Too Cabin Boy

    What I like to do with sheepshead is filet them and cut into chunks. Boil some water and Old Bay. Once the water is boiling, add sheepshead chunks. Cook until done, about 2 minutes. Drain water. Dip chunks into melted butter.......tastes just like lobster.....!!!! cheers.gif
     
    Notorious Too, Nov 5, 2015
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  3. Specialist

    Specialist Buccaneer

    As many times as I have heard you say this, I am going to have to try it. It just sounds too good not to.
     
    Specialist, Nov 5, 2015
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  4. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    I guess if it taste like lobster, I would not need to go diving for lobster this year...

    Sam

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    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  5. bogman102

    bogman102 Petty Officer

    The recipe sure sounds good but I don't think it would come close to this! 28926691e905b30371cc71c74a06b27eb835d4b0.JPG 7bb3604713ab0f5939f971d0c6d7cc30b38867bb.JPG df33618f10be04c932da7e25c22fc78c9167907d.JPG
     
    bogman102, Nov 5, 2015
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  6. Notorious Too

    Notorious Too Cabin Boy

    Thanks Bogman.......now you've ruined the "poor man's" lobster for me....... violin.gif Maybe if I close my eyes and think of lobster when I'm eating sheepshead.....hmmmmmm smiley-laughing018.gif
     
    Notorious Too, Nov 5, 2015
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  7. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    Hi Bogman

    I will send you my address if you send me some... shhhhh-smiley-emoticon.gif

    Sam
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  8. bogman102

    bogman102 Petty Officer

    Unfortunately I haven't gone Lobstering since the population plumetted after they spray for West Nile virus to kill the mosquitos and it rained which wiped out the Lobster population!
    To make matters worse they then doubled the price of the permit to $124.00!
    I can buy a lot of Lobster for $124.00!
    My good years Lobstering averaged around 120 Lobster a year.
    My last year was 13 Lobster a year!I miss it a lot though! Setting the pots out.
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    Checking the pots. This one has two in it.

    b54362d01e2304d53b647c02c68dce02d44e9bd6.JPG This is a good sized Smooth Whelk!
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    bogman102, Nov 5, 2015
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  9. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    How about that, try to kill mosquito and wipe out a population, and a mans livelihood....

    Gzzzz
    Sam
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  10. shrimpforbrains

    shrimpforbrains Sailing Master

    DANG, what a BUG!!!I'd love to see that come intomy light field images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZiXB97HNimTWTeeykcnbPqssL5vUqbramqkwXqklGR0nMY48ITg.jpg
     
    shrimpforbrains, Nov 5, 2015
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  11. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    Ok, so I caught a Sheep head and wanted to try your recipe... So I cooks some up...

    I have to admit, after NotoriousToo's comments about eating Shrimp heads, I was skeptical...

    that being said,

    I Boiled some Sheep Head in Old Bay, 2 minutes...
    Melted some butter and gave it a try...

    I have to say it was yummy, and he is right, taste just like Lobster... if not better... no fish taste at all....

    I will be eating my sheep head this way from now on...

    Thanks for the recipe Bruce...


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    Oh, I fried some up as backup, but the boiled was better, a lot better...

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    Thanks

    Sam
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  12. Notorious Too

    Notorious Too Cabin Boy

    Glad you liked it Sam....!!! Did I mention the prized part is the eyes? Don't tell me you threw it away..... smile.gif
     
    Notorious Too, Nov 5, 2015
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  13. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member
    Thread Started By

    Now your worrying me again... Better watch out, when I see you I may give you some to eat... LOL shush-smiley-emoticon.gif

    Sam
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 5, 2015
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  14. Shrimp Gritter

    Shrimp Gritter Seaman

    Thanks for the "chunky style lobster" recipe.
     
    Shrimp Gritter, Nov 5, 2015
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  15. Bubba Creech

    Bubba Creech Treasure Hunter

    I have ate a lot of sheep head but next time its the old bay and butter.
     
    Bubba Creech, Sep 16, 2016
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  16. Ken Boone

    Ken Boone Seaman Recruit

    Sounds good to me! Sheepshead and butter, great idea.
     
    Ken Boone, Sep 17, 2016
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  17. frank jowers

    frank jowers Pirate

    Thanks for the recipe I guess it's time to catch some sheepshead, can't wait!
     
    frank jowers, Feb 3, 2017
    #17
  18. cuna21

    cuna21 Pirate

    Sam those pics looked very delish
     
    cuna21, Dec 26, 2018
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  19. kayakmike

    kayakmike Cabin Boy

    done poor mans lobster with grouper,,,execelent,, will try sheepshead thanks for the info...
     
    kayakmike, May 16, 2019
    #19
  20. mak

    mak Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    That’s wild! Never heard of that but I’ll give it a try next time I get some Sheepshead.
    Thanks
     
    mak, May 16, 2019
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