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EDIBLE INVASIVE SPECIES: ASIAN CARP

ChefPhilippeParola

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Chef Philippe Parola prepares and cooks an ASIAN CARP, an invasive species in the Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana. http://chefphilippe.com/snowgeese.html

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20 Comments

@TheWinterShadow 2 years ago

People turn their nose up towards the fish, until it's $40 a plate.

@TheWinterShadow 2 years ago

""You can't beat them, eat them".
Words to live by my friend.

@bozzskaggs112 6 years ago

I've never eaten this fish but seeing it whole as well as filleted I think I'd rather eat it than farm raised tilapia..

@azribahari4420 6 years ago

This fish is expensive in Malaysia. It's one of the most famous fresh water fish in Asia.

@donsteckleon 8 years ago

I grew up hearing that all carp and a number of other fish species were “trash fish.” After eating these “trash fish” for the first time as an adult, I learned 2 important things. First, most fish are highly edible in some form or another. Secondly, a huge factor that plays a role in its edibility is the preparation of the fish. Carp really are a delicious fish.

@stivsenetza6604 6 years ago (edited)

"WHATS THIS MESS"?!? "Clean up this mess"..

Chef: Shhhhh...

@kc8639 10 years ago

Just a thought - Asian carp are dominating numerous waterways. Can't we come up with something that would help feed poor people and help reduce the fish population?

@ahikernamedgq 10 years ago

I like how he has a mix between a French and a Southern accent. ha ha ha I love this guy.

@g1boy2 7 years ago

I caught one 10 years ago in Starve Rock Illinois with my brother fishing there and were both had doubts of cooking it but when we cleaned and spiced, baked out in the oven we were so surprised of how good it tasted. The Asian Carp I'm mean Silver Fin wad very chucky and flaky at the same time it was hard to believe that this hated fish tasted so good and all so easy to catch, the most willing and best tasting fish you would ever experience.. it's now one of my favorite to hunt hope it makes its way in everyone's heart one day

@HavocMaster 10 years ago

CAN'T beatem eatem

@martinaxe6390 7 years ago

Looking for methods to prepare carp, and stumble across exactly what I was looking for. A Cajun chef who cooked for two Presidents (Ford and Reagan). No BS, no rambling, just a man with a fish, knife and knowledge.

@3puttmachine 8 years ago

In Malaysia, a particular variety of carp, Hoven's carp, is known as Sultan Fish by the locals. The rulers of the land long ago were Sultans and they sure knew how to appreciate this fish! This particular fish is prized for the incredibly soft and delicate meat texture as well as the sweet flavour profile. I myself have tasted this fish and can say for certain that it cannot compare to any river fish out there. It does not have the usual muddy smell and taste of a freshwater fish.

Here in South East Asia, this fish would be steamed to preserve the amazingly delicate flavour and texture of the meat. Then served with finely sliced pieces of ginger, shallots, red chilli, rock sugar, and Kikoman soy sauce, as is normally the case for how we like to serve steamed fish.

And yes, this fish would cost a lot of money in a restaurant in this part of the world. Around USD 100 if you were to order this in a restaurant!

@SenorCatbutter 10 years ago

"its better than tilapia" EVERYTHING is better than tilapia....

@desiderata4445 8 years ago (edited)

Tip: Before you fry the fillet, put some salt, pepper and a little sugar. Yes, sugar and then fry it using vegetable oil. You will have the aroma and the taste that is outstanding. I got it from the Kapampangan in the Philippines.

@paulsherman7802 7 years ago

On a forum that I'm on, a lady introduced me to the term, "Invasiviore" the practice of targeting invasive species as a food source. I don't see that much difference between a Nutria and a Squirrel.

@berthayellowfinch5471 9 years ago

I've never seen Asian Carp that large nor have I known they'd be good to eat when they are that big. We always ate the smaller ones. They are caught by hand and in nets as well. Those fish are delicious.