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Hogfish

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Jul 262010
 
I would like to share my dad’s newest addition to his collection of art work.  
This is an actual Hogfish that he painted, placed a cloth over and then went back in after it dried to paint the details.  He uses a non-toxic ink so that the fish can be eaten and not wasted.
In fact, I ate some of it and it was damn good. 

They are found mainly in the Caribbean but have been found anywhere from North Carolina to Bermuda and the Northern coast of South America. They prefer to live near reefs or wrecks and eat anything from clams to snails.
If you are interested in learning more about Gyotaku or my dad’s work please visit him at his website:
Apr 212010
 

Happy Hump Day everyone.   My week has been super busy!  We have some organizational changes going on at work and after not managing for about a year, I’ve got two new employees.  How has your week been so far?

Anyway…down to the business of blogging.

An avid fisherman, my dad brings home fresh fish almost weekly.  Thanks dad!  I got to sample some black sea bass and it was amazing.  White, flakey and light.  It was just delicious.

Dad is also an artist…his artwork is called Gyotaku and he is featured in galleries and restaurants throughout the south.

Here is some of his latest work. 
It just so happens to be a black sea bass!
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Broiled Black Sea Bass

Ingredients

8 small fillets (2 per person) (or you could use 4 larger fillets)
Extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
Tony Chachare’s Cajun seasoning, to taste
1/2 fresh lemon, juiced
4 Tbsp seasoned bread crumb
1/2 cup 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese

On the side:

1 spaghetti squash, holes poked on all sides, wrapped in wet kitchen towel
Tastefully simple Onion Onion seasoning, to taste
1-2 bags fresh broccoli and cauliflower mix (my husband and I can eat one whole bag at a sitting)

Directions

1. Step one will cover getting the entire dinner cooking so everything is done at the same time. 
  • Preheat broiler. 
  • Microwave spaghetti squash wrapped in towel on high for eight to ten minutes (or until soft), turning half way through.
  • Place bag of veggies in steamer and turn to 15 minutes or so.
  • In a small bowl mix the breadcrumb and cheese.

2.  Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray add the fillets and sprinkle Cajun seasoning.  Turn to coat.  Squeeze half lemon over fillets.

3. Broil 5 to 6 minutes on one side then flip and broil an additional 5 minutes or so.  (Times will vary with thickness of fish so watch it as it cooks fast!)

4. Remove from oven and top evenly with breadcrumb/cheese mixture.  Place back under broiler for 2 minutes.

5. Split cooked spaghetti squash in half.  Scoop out seeds and with a fork remove strands to a medium size bowl.  Season with Onion Onion to taste.

6.  Plate 1 cup of seasoned spaghetti squash, 2 small fillets and 1 to 2 cups steamed broccoli/cauliflower.