Calling all foodies - HELP! How do I cook this?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:16 pm

A lady we know gave us this big frozen chunk of Yellowtail. It measures 9" long and 4 1/2" wide at the widest part, and about 2 1/2" thick at the thickest part. I took 2 pictures so you can see it from the front & back. I so don't know how to cook this!! HELP!

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:25 pm

I would just grill it. A light marinade, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic. If you have left over make a niscoise salad the next day, tuna, potatoes, green beans and a vinigrette.

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:00 pm

Bring it here to Kentucky and I'll show you how to cook it. Ha!!

Seriously - I would cook it like sailorgirl says.

Enjoy!!!

Pete (Mr. Marcia) · Post by **Pete (Mr. Marcia)** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:10 pm

I'm on board...grill that sucker.

As an alternative to the light marinade suggested above (which I would go with as my first option) perhaps also consider a terryaki (did I spell that right?) and ginger marinade. Sometimes I prefer that to an oil based marinade for fish, as fish seems to get somewhat oily on its own.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:13 pm

mmmmmm tuna teryaki sounds yummy to me! CA Girl you better call some company over!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:42 am

Thanks everyone! Now, like I said, I really don't know how to cook this, so do I split it open and grill it flat, or do I leave it as-is and grill it "whole"? How long do you think it should cook?

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:16 am

I would leave it whole and grill it as is. Make sure your grill is good and clean, and rub oil on it right before you place the fish on. Have your fish seasoned the way you want it and place it on the grill. I would probably grill the 1st side 10 -15 mins, without disturbing it, unless it is burning - keep an eye on it. I would then turn turn it over and go another 10 -15 mins.

Easy sauce for serving: mayo, drained capers & chopped dill. Make early in the a.m. so the flavors can meld by dinner time. Yum!

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:31 am

What kind of a grill, real coal or gas. If the former you will have to watch it carefully if you put it on whole, try indirect heat. Build a fire on one side and cook it initally on the other. Truthfully, Im a gas grill girl, I like to control the heat more easily. As a alternative you could slice it first in 2 inch steaks, then apply marinade.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:59 am

Gas grill & Rick does all the cooking, so I'll have to relay this to him

Thanks!!!!

cat · Post by **cat** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:27 pm

SUSHI!!!!!!!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:37 am

cat wrote:SUSHI!!!!!!!

I don't think so! Sushi = bait! LOL!

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wontongirl · Post by **wontongirl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:00 am

jorge,
you always make me laugh. The land of "fruit and nuts" .
hilarious! Did u get my email?

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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:11 pm

Yeah, Jorge. I'm a California weirdo! LOL!

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Calling all foodies - HELP! How do I cook this?

Calling all foodies - HELP! How do I cook this?