sailaboutvic
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can any one name this fish >? ans is it eat able ?
name this fish
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Conachair
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looks like it might be a small dorado, or dolphin fish. Did it have a big dorsal fin down its' back? Where'd you catch it? If it is, dorado are very tasty
mandlmaunder
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Conachair is technically correct as to species and food value, I am also curious as to where this tasty morsel was caught.
But I think for a fish of this calibre Graham is a great name.
Mark
But I think for a fish of this calibre Graham is a great name.
Mark
Bajansailor
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I think it is probably a female - the males have a much more pronounced forehead - hence maybe her name could be Dorothy Dorado? 
And yes, poor Dorothy would be very edible...... very nice sushied, or as pan fried fillets.
And yes, poor Dorothy would be very edible...... very nice sushied, or as pan fried fillets.
gonad
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fish
must be donna dorade!
must be donna dorade!
jax
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Another vote for a female Dorado. I have caught several on the E coast of the US and the Bahamas. I was very suprised to catch 3 in the Ionian last year - But I'm not telling where!
sailaboutvic
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deirdre
thanks guys ,
we ended up calling it Deirdre and we let you know what she tasted like after lunch today ...
thanks guys ,
we ended up calling it Deirdre and we let you know what she tasted like after lunch today ...
PuffTheMagicDragon
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Coryphaena hippurus
Common names: Dorado, Sailor's dolphin, mahi mahi.
The one in the picture is not necessarily a female. It is definitely a juvenile; the adults are the ones who have a pronounced forehead.
In Malta it is known as Lampuka and is a great favourite and the fishing season stretches from mid August until December. The golden colouring on the underside. that is so beautiful when the fish is caught. rapidly fades to silver once the animal is dead. The upper part of the body is a very deep turquoise that approaches black along the dorsal fin.
Removal of this fin is easy: pinch it between the thumb and the edge of a knife near the tail and simply pull up towards the head. To remove the insides, cut the joint beneath the gills. Pinch the gills between thumb and knife and pull steadily, whereupon the whole lot comes out in a kind of sac.
Cooking.
Easiest is to cut slices across the body, around 2cmc thick, (or else fillet the fish if you want no bones on the plate), dredge in flour, and fry in shallow hot oil for two minutes each side.
If you have an oven you can use the pre-cooked meat, flaked, as a filling for a pie, with the addition of potatoes, chopped tomatoes, onions, olives, carrots, etc. Some people also like to include a small handful of raisins. Google 'Lampuki pie' and you will find many variations.
Fishing.
Look for floating jetsam, e.g., pallets, old doors, palm fronds - anything that provides shade. A shiny lure, even a small artificial squid that is 50 - 120mm long tied on a 0,6mm line (thinner at the beginning of the season) at this time of the year because they would now be past the 5-kilo mark and the lampuka is a great fighter. The sight of one 'dancing' on its tail when it is hooked is unforgettable. Let out some 35 metres of line and insert a strong swivel around 3 metres above the lure. Keep your trolling speed between 5 and 6 knots and jerk the line continuously to improve your catches.
Enjoy!
Common names: Dorado, Sailor's dolphin, mahi mahi.
The one in the picture is not necessarily a female. It is definitely a juvenile; the adults are the ones who have a pronounced forehead.
In Malta it is known as Lampuka and is a great favourite and the fishing season stretches from mid August until December. The golden colouring on the underside. that is so beautiful when the fish is caught. rapidly fades to silver once the animal is dead. The upper part of the body is a very deep turquoise that approaches black along the dorsal fin.
Removal of this fin is easy: pinch it between the thumb and the edge of a knife near the tail and simply pull up towards the head. To remove the insides, cut the joint beneath the gills. Pinch the gills between thumb and knife and pull steadily, whereupon the whole lot comes out in a kind of sac.
Cooking.
Easiest is to cut slices across the body, around 2cmc thick, (or else fillet the fish if you want no bones on the plate), dredge in flour, and fry in shallow hot oil for two minutes each side.
If you have an oven you can use the pre-cooked meat, flaked, as a filling for a pie, with the addition of potatoes, chopped tomatoes, onions, olives, carrots, etc. Some people also like to include a small handful of raisins. Google 'Lampuki pie' and you will find many variations.
Fishing.
Look for floating jetsam, e.g., pallets, old doors, palm fronds - anything that provides shade. A shiny lure, even a small artificial squid that is 50 - 120mm long tied on a 0,6mm line (thinner at the beginning of the season) at this time of the year because they would now be past the 5-kilo mark and the lampuka is a great fighter. The sight of one 'dancing' on its tail when it is hooked is unforgettable. Let out some 35 metres of line and insert a strong swivel around 3 metres above the lure. Keep your trolling speed between 5 and 6 knots and jerk the line continuously to improve your catches.
Enjoy!
V1701
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Can also make sushi with it or ceviche, we caught some in Indian Ocean...
demonboy
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Very definitely a female or young dorado.
In terms of eating this is one of the most versatile fish going, as is illustrated by the different suggested ways of cooking it. It is delicious whichever way you serve it, one of my faves.
Did you notice how its colours changed as you fished it out the water? The electric blues and greens only last for a minute and fade very quickly.
Check out this pic of me hooking a dorado crossing the Atlantic, taken from the top of the mast!
In terms of eating this is one of the most versatile fish going, as is illustrated by the different suggested ways of cooking it. It is delicious whichever way you serve it, one of my faves.
Did you notice how its colours changed as you fished it out the water? The electric blues and greens only last for a minute and fade very quickly.
Check out this pic of me hooking a dorado crossing the Atlantic, taken from the top of the mast!
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Bejasus
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mmmmmmmm, female dorado, mahi-mahi, dolphin fish. My favourite eating fish in the ocean.
sailaboutvic
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update
well guys it was lovely it went down a treat with some wine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well guys it was lovely it went down a treat with some wine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PuffTheMagicDragon
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Glad you liked it. Perfect wine to accompany it would be Gewurztraminer Trockenbeerenauslese, served slightly chilled (of course).
If you're into after dinner liqueurs, some Limoncello, served straight from the freezer into frosted glasses. Mmmmm!
Cariadco
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Alien??
Although it looks like something from one of the Alien films, I know this fish as a Dolphin, well that's what they call it in Bermuda, and their delicious!!!
Although it looks like something from one of the Alien films, I know this fish as a Dolphin, well that's what they call it in Bermuda, and their delicious!!!
Carmel2
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Dave?