Scratchie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 G'day raiders, After my trip to Darwin, I was fortunate enough to bring home 20kg of some of the most amazing table fish you can dream of eating. Amongst the lot was a coral trout that I caught on the first day. Well after hearing the amount of hype surrounding the quality of this fish I was waiting to save it for a special occasion. Yesterday was that day, and OMG what a spectacular tasting fish it is. An absolute explosion of flavour on the palate. It tasted better than any lobster I've had or any other fish for that matter. I also looked on here how to cook it. The best method was keeping it simple. Salt and pepper with olive oil was all it needed. What a shame we can't catch those fish down this way! Oh well, might need another trip to Darwin! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Mate I can't agree more. My favourite. The flavour and the fine texture is amazing. I caught and ate them same day, leftovers spread on toast with butter for breakfast. Excellent eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have never had your unique experience. I am truly jealous, but I am grateful for posting and one day I will be in the same boat as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 they are great..but wait till you try Red Emperor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 they are great..but wait till you try Red Emperor... I have some of that too! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Add me to jealous list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 On a trip to cairns, the first day we brought back a 6-7kg coral trout which we dropped of at the kitchen of the hotel we were staying at...After a couple of ice cold beers (probably the most satisfying beer you could have after fishing a humid day) and a quick shower, dinner was served and it was sensational, the one regret I have is I only have stomach and had to stop eating because I couldn't fit any more. Harry Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 What a treat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Pan fried in butter with some lemon pepper seasoning is the best I've had even better eating when camping under the stars on Masthead or Wilson island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Jeff, I'm doing a trip in June to Swains reef QLD, and would like to bring back a few kg of some worlds best fish myself. How did you go about it? Was it expensive? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Jeff, I'm doing a trip in June to Swains reef QLD, and would like to bring back a few kg of some worlds best fish myself. How did you go about it? Was it expensive? Dave Not sure if airlines still allow but we used to pack into a foam box with dry ice and bring it home as luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Jeff, I'm doing a trip in June to Swains reef QLD, and would like to bring back a few kg of some worlds best fish myself. How did you go about it? Was it expensive? Dave It wasn't a problem at all from Darwin. Your operator should be able to pack it for you. It must be in a waterproof box of some sort and you can check it in at any domestic airport. They have a special area for seafood. Don't forget your luggage limit though. I basic took all my luggage as carry on and checked in 19.9kgs of the finest on the way home! No extra charges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 shite i tipped the limits with out fish...... just gear and undies. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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