If its a grouper it must taste good.

Isn't the Jewfish a species of grouper (though not as plentiful as the Nassau) already found in Bahamian waters?

This is quite true, however there is infact something called a "food chain" and a "food web". If you add or subtract from the natural balance, the scale will tip. Then there will be more chaos.

Well my5cents and Sunnyjohn, let me know how they taste and if you come up against one 9if your planning on diving for them your self take pictures. I have heard of them attacking people, although i have also heard they are pretty laid back also.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/SGlinton/jew-fish.jpg

Jewfish harvesting is closed in American Waters, not sure why, didn't have time to research, have to run downtown to the Hilton for a function.

Holy Moly
This is quite true, however there is infact something called a "food chain" and a "food web". If you add or subtract from the natural balance, the scale will tip. Then there will be more chaos.
Well my5cents and Sunnyjohn, let me know how they taste and if you come up against one 9if your planning on diving for them your self take pictures. I have heard of them attacking people, although i have also heard they are pretty laid back also.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g214/SGlinton/jew-fish.jpg

Goliath Grouper (aka Jewfish)

Nutritional Information
Serving = 100 g of raw edible food, wild species.

Amount per serving
Calories 92 g
Total Fat 1.02 g
Total Protein 19.3 g
Omega-3 0.25 g
Cholesterol 39 mg
Sodium 53 mg

Source: USDA

Goliath Grouper is a favorite restaurant offering, prized for its delectable taste.

Any USDA information for the Goliath Grouper (aka Jewfish)?

P.s. They eat lionfish in the Phillipines and I think I've read they are a delicacy in some Asian countries.

Maybe we can get a silver cloudout of this one, hype up the lionfish on the high cuisine scene and get a worldwide trade going.

Are you sure about that idea, exporting them out of the country, but having them here as a local cuisine?

There maybe an increased death rate as one must know how to properlly cook fish like the lion and puffer fish (toes gut). Around the world, only chef that are actually licensed to cook such meals can.

The toxins actually paralyzes it vitims and causes cardiac arrest. Its attualy a guaranteed death when consumed.

Shane

The fish is not poisonous has a warning due to elevated mercury levels but as bahamians go we eat barricuda that is said to be poisonous. The fish is the same to cook as the nassau grouper.

My bad I just dug up some more info. It says that;

"Lionfish is edible, and though it carries venom, preparing it safely is not difficult. This is because the venom is contained in the spines, rather than in the internal organs of the fish."

Shane

My bad I just dug up some more info. It says that;
"Lionfish is edible, and though it carries venom, preparing it safely is not difficult. This is because the venom is contained in the spines, rather than in the internal organs of the fish."
Shane

Just like the Scorpion Fish. Spines stick will make you wish you were dead. I have been stuck and also filleted the Scorpion Fish and have found the meat delicious.

They also prepare it as Sushi in Asia. Very few things I eat raw in these waters unless it is conch I get or Tuna.

My wife will fillet and marinade Hindfish and make a meal, not me.