Dana Point 6/25 & 6/26 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pingpangdang · 06-27-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Can't wait for the local Bonita

... I'm probably one of the few that gets excited when I get one. MMMM sashimi.

Bonita is not bad if you prepare it like they do in japan sushi restaurants.

Take a torch and seer the top...just like a steak. Rare in the middle nice smoky seer on the outside. Throw a sprinkle of green onions on top and serve with ponzu sauce which is like a vinegary soy sauce mix. No more gamey fishy taste..

Torching is awesome for salmon sushi as well

King Saba · 06-27-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pingpangdang

Bonita is not bad if you prepare it like they do in japan sushi restaurants.

Take a torch and seer the top...just like a steak. Rare in the middle nice smoky seer on the outside. Throw a sprinkle of green onions on top and serve with ponzu sauce which is like a vinegary soy sauce mix. No more gamey fishy taste..

Torching is awesome for salmon sushi as well

Might have to try them seared. I've had them as sashimi and man were they good. I dare say even better than bluefin.

PapaDave · 06-30-2016, 06:37 AM

Personally, fresh bonito is excellent when prepared.

Aaron&Julie · 06-30-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Might have to try them seared. I've had them as sashimi and man were they good. I dare say even better than bluefin.

Yep, sashimi or smoked they are as good as it gets!

Zed · 06-30-2016, 10:00 PM

Theyre good but not a good fish to sit in a fish sack on a 3/4 day etc. I was on a boat once and the cook took one from the water to the flattop and seared up some and brought out a plate for us. It was great and everyone started sacking bones. Once home the barracuda and other 3/4day fish were in good shape but the bones were awful.

Gotta hand it to the cook though he scored some fillet money for the crew w that simple seared fresh bonito.

DanaPT · 07-01-2016, 05:20 AM

Thanks for sharing. Glad the water has finally warmed. Now if we could Only drop the wind.

knightnsd · 07-01-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pingpangdang

Bonita is not bad if you prepare it like they do in japan sushi restaurants.

Take a torch and seer the top...just like a steak. Rare in the middle nice smoky seer on the outside. Throw a sprinkle of green onions on top and serve with ponzu sauce which is like a vinegary soy sauce mix. No more gamey fishy taste..

Torching is awesome for salmon sushi as well

Awesome post, may have to try that on bonito or better salmon. Ive not cared much for the bonita and have only eaten it as the cooked-flaked topping they place on sushi. Seems like the other game fish have become impossible to find

06-30-2016, 06:37 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	Personally, fresh bonito is excellent when prepared. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

06-30-2016, 10:00 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Theyre good but not a good fish to sit in a fish sack on a 3/4 day etc. I was on a boat once and the cook took one from the water to the flattop and seared up some and brought out a plate for us. It was great and everyone started sacking bones. Once home the barracuda and other 3/4day fish were in good shape but the bones were awful. Gotta hand it to the cook though he scored some fillet money for the crew w that simple seared fresh bonito. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-01-2016, 05:20 AM	#6
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Thanks for sharing. Glad the water has finally warmed. Now if we could Only drop the wind.