Is kabeljou tasty?

It has no definite flavour and may sometimes be insipid especially if it has been frozen for any length of time. The larger the kabeljou the less tasty and coarser it becomes. Small kabeljou or ‘milk-kob’ have a more tender, sweeter flavour. Kabeljou makes very good eating if fried and served with a buttery sauce.

What fish is similar to kabeljou?

Kabeljou also known as Cob is a bit like bass and Cape Salmon (which is actually Geelbek) is fairly similar but nothing like salmon you will be used to. (East Coast) soles here are not like lemon soles but more like small Dover sole and can be excellent.

Is Hottentot a good eating fish?

Pro-tip: Hottentot is sustainable and yummy, but don’t be tricked into ordering “brown hottentot” which is a related species, but is currently overexploited.

Is Kob fish good to eat?

Good to Eat? Kob tastes excellent, much like other species closely related to it such as the American Redfish. As a result, some governments have placed size and bag limits on this species, so make sure you’re familiar with local regulations before you go fishing.

Is Snoek white fish?

White fish such as hake, kabeljou and kingklip are naturally low in fat, while the oilier varieties of fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and snoek, boast more fat in the form of the heart friendly omega-3 fatty acids.

What is the most healthiest seafood?

6 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat

1. Albacore Tuna (troll- or pole-caught, from the US or British Columbia)
2. Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska)
3. Oysters (farmed)
4. Sardines, Pacific (wild-caught)
5. Rainbow Trout (farmed)
6. Freshwater Coho Salmon (farmed in tank systems, from the US)

What is the most expensive fish in South Africa?

Koi fish can be worth millions – the most expensive Koi fish ever sold was worth $1.8 million (more than R25 million). Koi are a type of carp, a common fish that can be found all over the world, but what makes Koi so special is their colouring and lineage.

What is the biggest cob ever caught?

This monster size kob was reported to be aprox. 70 kilos! The Kob fish is also called Kabeljou in South Africa or mulloway in Australia….KOB (Argyrosomus hololepidotus)

What do KOB eat?

Juvenile giant kob find shelter in estuaries and feed on small copepods and mysid shrimps. Adults spend most of their time in the surf zone where they feed mainly on fish, but also on shrimp and squid. Giant kob grow to 2m and can weigh up to 70kg.

Can you eat Pap snoek?

Perhaps the most common problem with snoek is what is commonly known as a ‘pap snoek’ – a phenomenon where the flesh of the fish goes mushy; and while still edible, a pap snoek is a major culinary disappointment.

What’s the difference between kabeljou and milk kob?

The flesh is succulent and firm, forming large flakes, and there are few bones. It has no definite flavour and may sometimes be insipid especially if it has been frozen for any length of time. The larger the kabeljou the less tasty and coarser it becomes. Small kabeljou or ‘milk-kob’ have a more tender, sweeter flavour.

What kind of fish is a kabeljou fish?

Kabeljou is one of the largest yet most delicately-coloured fish of the kob family. The overall body colour is silvery and live specimens have a striking pearly pink sheen on the head, flanks and dorsal surface. Underwater a row of brilliantly silver ‘portholes’ can be seen along the lateral line.

Is it OK to eat kabeljou out of season?

At certain seasons, kabeljou are known to be worm infested but these parasites do not detract from the flavour of the fish and are perfectly harmless after cooking. Nevertheless, do not buy kabeljou which lacks lustre or is out of condition and scrawny as the flesh will be flavourless.

Where are the portholes on a kabeljou?

Underwater a row of brilliantly silver ‘portholes’ can be seen along the lateral line. The flesh is succulent and firm, forming large flakes, and there are few bones.