It’s not regarded as the best tablefare, in fact some people look down on it. I’d say it’s better than kingfish but not as good as snapper/mahi. If you’re a good cook, you can make it delicious. Would not recommend sashimi style with it, their meat can have worms.
Aromatic_Mall3928 on
Ours was loaded with worms. Wish we never filleted it.
UndergroundFisherman on
Yea, it’s OK
19Fatboy22 on
Its very good grilled in tacos. Cut out the red bloodline or whatever you call it
TheProfessorO on
Definitely remove any worms and all of the bloodline. It’s very good smoked or chunked for a fish chowder.
111tejas on
They are commonly eaten but not be me. Plenty of tastier fish out there. I try to release them unharmed when I can.
me00711 on
IMHO – I’d filet it and remove the dark blood line. Then put the filets in ice water with half a bottle of Tabasco sauce for a few hours. Then use a dry cornmeal batter and fry. Sounds odd, but that’s been my go to with it and Spanish Mackerel. It also makes a very good smoked fish dip.
woodenblinds on
I would eat that one if given the chance. Salted and boiled with potatoes. Grilled is fantastic as well. Nice fish they got no quit in them.
farrtrek on
I love some AJ. Awesome sashimi/sushi. Had a sushi chef in Costa Rica tell me one time that tuna is the king and AJ is the queen.
jswab0317 on
I made fresh AJ on the grill the day after I caught it and I’m dead serious when I say it was one of the best tasting fish I’ve had. Freshness is key. Once frozen…fish dip.
frymind on
Very good smoked
iHateThisJob999 on
Its good eating, but they can be absolutely riddled with worms. Especially down by the base of the tail. If you opt to filet it, cut the steaks thin and hold them up to the light and cut out any worms you see. The bigger jacks can be absolutely riddled with them.
Cook fully, id avoid any sashimi or ahi style
sowich4 on
Yes, delicious if cared for and prepared properly
JoeMammy_1 on
I’ve caught many off of FL. East coast- they don’t like them. Gulf coast- they’ll eat them but low on their scale. I like them just marinated and grilled, they grill up real nice and tasty!
Jkranick on
I prefer their little cousins the Almaco Jack. Better taste and no worms. Nice fish by the way, your arms must’ve been falling off
Suspicious-Spend7329 on
Hamachi is yellowtail amberjack, I doubt there is huge difference in meat. I know in south Florida, amberjack can carry ciguatera, out here in California, yellowtail are super sought after.
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Love it
Watch for worms
That’s a beaut!!
Makes good sashimi
Yes mate they’re a good feed.
It’s not regarded as the best tablefare, in fact some people look down on it. I’d say it’s better than kingfish but not as good as snapper/mahi. If you’re a good cook, you can make it delicious. Would not recommend sashimi style with it, their meat can have worms.
Ours was loaded with worms. Wish we never filleted it.
Yea, it’s OK
Its very good grilled in tacos. Cut out the red bloodline or whatever you call it
Definitely remove any worms and all of the bloodline. It’s very good smoked or chunked for a fish chowder.
They are commonly eaten but not be me. Plenty of tastier fish out there. I try to release them unharmed when I can.
IMHO – I’d filet it and remove the dark blood line. Then put the filets in ice water with half a bottle of Tabasco sauce for a few hours. Then use a dry cornmeal batter and fry. Sounds odd, but that’s been my go to with it and Spanish Mackerel. It also makes a very good smoked fish dip.
I would eat that one if given the chance. Salted and boiled with potatoes. Grilled is fantastic as well. Nice fish they got no quit in them.
I love some AJ. Awesome sashimi/sushi. Had a sushi chef in Costa Rica tell me one time that tuna is the king and AJ is the queen.
I made fresh AJ on the grill the day after I caught it and I’m dead serious when I say it was one of the best tasting fish I’ve had. Freshness is key. Once frozen…fish dip.
Very good smoked
Its good eating, but they can be absolutely riddled with worms. Especially down by the base of the tail. If you opt to filet it, cut the steaks thin and hold them up to the light and cut out any worms you see. The bigger jacks can be absolutely riddled with them.
Cook fully, id avoid any sashimi or ahi style
Yes, delicious if cared for and prepared properly
I’ve caught many off of FL. East coast- they don’t like them. Gulf coast- they’ll eat them but low on their scale. I like them just marinated and grilled, they grill up real nice and tasty!
I prefer their little cousins the Almaco Jack. Better taste and no worms. Nice fish by the way, your arms must’ve been falling off
Hamachi is yellowtail amberjack, I doubt there is huge difference in meat. I know in south Florida, amberjack can carry ciguatera, out here in California, yellowtail are super sought after.