Striper Thursday

[ryork]

Brought back a striper that was badly hooked from a river trip earlier this week. Pan seared a filet. Served over a mirliton (chayote squash) lyonnaise. Basically mirliton sweated down with garlic and thyme, laid over caramelized onions, topped with Parmesan and then baked. Topped with flash fried arugula, fried pickled okra, and a sauce I stole from a Kevin Belton episode. The sauce was Mayo, creole mustard, honey, w’shire, hot sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and garlic.

 

[Big7]

I wouldn't put any of them back.

They eat good and they are not a native fish + they eat a lot of game fish. I know you already know all of that.

They are right near the top of my favorite freshwater fish to catch and eat. Sweet tasting, large flakes. Yum Yum.

 

[slow motion]

Wow. You are an amazing Chef for sure.

 

[DynamicDennis]

I do not how you survive on such horrible food!!!

Looks amazing, I need to eat more fish

 

[HermanMerman]

I think that fish is in striper Heaven thinking, “if I’m gonna get eaten, that’s the way I want to go out.”

 

[Triple C]

@ryork...are you self-taught or did you go to culinary school?

Serious question. Your concoctions always look like something out of a 5-star linen-cloth, fancy restaurant.

That looks amazing in all kind of ways!!!

 

[ryork]

Appreciate the comments! No, I’m definitely not trained in any kind of culinary arts! Learned like I’ve learned most things, trial and error.

These striper are not stocked, they are self sustaining. I kept one that was badly hooked. They’re the best thing going as far as freshwater sport fish in my opinion and I respect the heck out of them. I want to catch all I can and want other folks to enjoy them too. This same body of water is slap full of healthy snd big native spots and other species, the stripers aren’t impacting them at all. Not gonna argue about it either.

 

[Paymaster]

Fantastic pics and great time!!!

Food looks mydeeeefine!!!!!

 

[antharper]

My goodness

 

[elfiii]

Have mercy!