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findus
14-01-2007, 22:04
deephooked a three bearded rockling once (bout 12 ounces). hated myself for it but instead of feeding the gulls i took it home and filleted the little beggar.
dipped the fillets in egg (skin left on ) then breadcrumbs,then shallow fried 3 mins each side.
tasted beautiful-just like cod,lovely and sweet.
rockling is a member of the cod family right enough so not really suprised at this. yum yum.
Jamie Donnelly
14-01-2007, 23:22
you what?!?!?! you ate a ROCKLING!?!?!?

nurse nurse quick, give him the pills!! lol

joking mate, im thinking about trying them myself.

are they really ok then? do you have to prepare them before??

Jamie
smutthunter
15-01-2007, 15:52
i must admit i couldnt bring myself to eat that:uhuh:
they are without doubt the ugliest slimyest creature around
skipperboy
15-01-2007, 16:55
I tried them a few times because they tend to swallow the hook deeply. not too bad but the meat is not as firm as cod. good with batter and fried crisp...

jan
findus
15-01-2007, 23:58
to jamie donnely: no need to prep,although you could skin the fillets if desired...
the other oddity i tried was a conger which was not as nice. I think you could probably eat most seafish,but i would'nt fancy trying a short spined sea scorpion!!! now theres a challenge for someone... lol.
Happy Dude
16-01-2007, 00:24
to jamie donnely: no need to prep,although you could skin the fillets if desired...
the other oddity i tried was a conger which was not as nice. I think you could probably eat most seafish,but i would'nt fancy trying a short spined sea scorpion!!! now theres a challenge for someone... lol.

i used to fish with an italian chef who used scorpions to make soup.

though i have heard they are full of worms :yucky:
flattiefanatic
16-01-2007, 04:30
I've heard Rockling compared to a bag of Jelly, so rather you lot than me lol.
Jamie Donnelly
16-01-2007, 16:04
i wouldnt want to eat a sea scorpions.....

but im sure they are good for making stock..

Jamie
Sussex Schumacher
16-01-2007, 17:04
i wouldnt want to eat a sea scorpions.....

Jamie

The Highwayman will eat anything that comes out of the sea especially as he hasnt been winning any matches and is hard up. He recomends rockling but I doubt hes cooked or eaten a bullhead...... yet :yucky:
Codfather2
16-01-2007, 18:02
i might have to try rockling if i get hold of a decent 3 beard this year. all i can catch are weeny 3oz shore rockling!
albe2
16-01-2007, 20:11
Evidently Weavers are meant to taste really good,the spanish love 'em.
MikeR
16-01-2007, 20:50
Think it's the greater weaver they eat, and not our more common lesser weaver. Sure I saw a photo from around Cornwall though with a guy with a good greater weaver from the boat.
Jamie Donnelly
16-01-2007, 23:10
yea i saw that pic too, a few months ago...
Robski
29-01-2007, 17:43
they make excellent soup.... french use em all the time