Divey Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) I was given some fresh Marlin steaks in the last couple of days and thought I would give it it's best shot, so I read up on how to cook it. It seemed as though the preferred method wasto fry it in a very hot pan with olive oil and salt and pepper and a little fresh lemon juice. And, only cook it for a couple of minutes on each side. I made a tomato, basil and lime juice salsa to go with it. Fairdinkum, the taste and texture is just plain bloody horrible. It tasted like wet cardboard and is tough and dry as buggery. No wonder they tag and release these critters as they're rubbish in the kitchen. With out doubt, the worst seafood I have ever ever eaten. Edit to add... I still have two steaks left so if there is anyone out there with a tried and proven recipe, I'd like to hear about it. Edited March 15, 2014 by Divey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'll second that. I consider myself a fair cook and I did the same. Ended up eating spaghetti on toast! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks for the tip, you might have saved the life of a few fish here Here If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divey Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'll second that. I consider myself a fair cook and I did the same. Ended up eating spaghetti on toast! Cheers scratchie!!! And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we are eating the same fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 My thoughts the opposite My wife asked why I don't bring one home more often. I think size makes all the difference the only one we ate was a 30kg Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Marlin is best grilled on the BBQ, cooked like you'd cook a rare steak. Say 5 mins on one side then half that on the other side. Cook with the skin on to keep the meat moist but remove to serve (it's rubbery). Try different marinades and sauces - plenty of recipes online. I don't mind eating marlin but admit I prefer yellowfin or albacore. Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we are eating the same fish. ??? Where did you catch yours?? Just swapped the rest of mine for 2 loaves of bread and some croissants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Is this john??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Blazer Lures Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) I am with you on that, I had it in oz and mexico, not a fan, both times not great, really dry and didn't have a good taste. Also they contain an extremely high amount of mercury which your body cannot absorb or break down.I have never kept one and would only keep one if I was 100% certain it was going die upon release. They're too much fun to catch just once, so why wouldn't you let it go.I prefer leatherjackets to marlin Edited March 15, 2014 by Scent Blazer Lures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin01 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I have finished the little black I got at SWR a few weeks ago and it was pretty good eating, not as good as pearlies or spottys but still quite good. Like most big fish a lot of people don't look after them very well and that is normally the reason they taste like crap. To draw a comparison you wouldn't buy a whole scotch fillet roll and throw it on the aluminium deck of a boat in 30+ deg heat for up to ten hours and expect it to be great to eat thereafter. I have egg and salt and pepper breadcrumbed some at work and everyone loved it. The best way I cooked it was Mediterranean style with basil and tomato, served to a few guests and well received again even by the kids. I will admit I also would rather eat leatherjacket but if you do take a beakie make sure you treat it like a "real" fish. Cheers Marlin01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divey Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Is this john??? PM Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickn Mad Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I ll second Marlin01, When i have cooked them, basically quickly seared then finished of with butter garlic sauce and lime its been pretty good, Still not whitting fillets though. and i completly agree with the treatment of the fish, though its hard to get a marlin in most eskys, at very least they should be covered with wet towels and taken back to be cleaned asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH1952 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I agree with divey and scratchie they taste pretty bad. The marlin we are talking about was a little black about 65kgs and was filleted and on ice within ten minutes of being brought into the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divey Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 No wonder the popular method in relation to Marlin fishing is Tag and Release . Who wants to keep the bloody things? Taste similar to a wet beer carton. :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So where does all the world wide demand come from in regards to swordfish and and long liners desimating the fish population? Harry If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divey Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 There are many and varied weird eating habits of humans throughout the world, and, I would classify a person who likes Marlin to have a weird sense of taste as far as fish is concerned. Each to the own I guess. A little off topic, but, I was searching the web in regards to our noisy little Cicadas that invade our neighborhood during the Christmas season and was amazed to find that they are a popular source of food/protein in many countries of the world. Having said that, If I only had a choice between Marlin and Cicadas, I reckon I'd go with the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 There are many and varied weird eating habits of humans throughout the world, and, I would classify a person who likes Marlin to have a weird sense of taste as far as fish is concerned. Each to the own I guess. A little off topic, but, I was searching the web in regards to our noisy little Cicadas that invade our neighborhood during the Christmas season and was amazed to find that they are a popular source of food/protein in many countries of the world. Having said that, If I only had a choice between Marlin and Cicadas, I reckon I'd go with the former. Some Asian countries love eating insects... Get some deep fried praying mantis in to ya! If it's to good to be true, it usually is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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