Re: [RML] Off topic: monkfish

Bruce Hansen (bhansen at ozemail.com.au)
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 07:43:18 +1000

Thanks Paul

BTW what types of rainbowfish do you keep? It is always interesting to see
what is available elsewhere. I get the impression that PNG species may be
easier to get tha here but Australian species may be more difficult for you
to get

Regards,
Bruce.

Bruce Hansen, A.N.G.F.A., Advancing Australian Aquatics.

Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.

Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Carter <Paul.Carter at lor.co.uk>
To: 'rainbowfish at pcug.org.au' <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Date: Tuesday, 16 February 1999 1:12
Subject: RE: [RML] Off topic: monkfish

>Caught my first Monkfish off the Cornish coast, many many years ago, and
>at 2 o'clock in the morning when I saw what was highlighted by my torch
>I was going to cut it free, until one of my friends told me what it was.
>
>In the UK, this is sometimes sold as mock-scampi, as the flesh as a
>shrimp-like taste. Actually a TV chef mentioned this on the box, some
>years ago and the fishmonger's price rocketed. But I have never tried
>Monkfish liver.
>
>Paul
>
>Email (work): paul.carter at lor.co.uk <paul.carter at lor.co.uk>
>Email (home): paul at cartergoxhill.freeserve.co.uk
><paul at cartergoxhill.freeserve.co.uk>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Hansen [SMTP:bhansen at ozemail.com.au]
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 1999 1:22 PM
> To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> Subject: Re: [RML] Off topic: monkfish
>
>
> Apparently the common name Monkfish can be applied to at least 2
>very
> different fishes
>
> I wonder if shark's liver would be more likely to be saved
>separately for
> eating purposes?
>
>
> Regards,
> Bruce.
>
> Bruce Hansen, A.N.G.F.A., Advancing Australian Aquatics.
>
> Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.
>
> Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm
>
>
>
>