Chilean sea bass with rice

[bluemagic]

We need another big Pacific War to get these guys' numbers back up again.

 

[meister]

When did Patagonian toothfish become Chilean sea bass?

The illegal poachers steal this stuff from our Aussie Antarctic fisheries but I never recall seeing it in the markets. Some of these suckers are huge and over 40 years old in the depths.

I hear Chilean farmed salmon is also very dodgy from the farming procedure as elaborated above.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by meister

When did Patagonian toothfish become Chilean sea bass?

When the American trade name for Patagonian Toothfish became Chilean Sea Bass. P.T. is sold in the American market as Chilean Sea Bass.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by meister

When did Patagonian toothfish become Chilean sea bass?

It's just a trade name for the fish, designed to make it sound more appetizing.
Patagonian Toothfish doesn't really inspire hunger. Maybe fear.

Same principal behind "Canola oil". You think it would sell as well if it were called Rapeseed oil?

 

[marin]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

My favorite way to prepare Chilean sea bass is by steaming it. You want to line the bottom of a bowl with some shiitake mushroom, then lay your seasoned (s&p) seabass on top, then some julienned ginger and scallions (white part only). Add about 2-3 tablespoons of Chinese shaoxing cooking wine, and about a tablespoon of soy sauce. Steam this for about 15 minutes and it'll be delicious with some steamed white rice. For an added kick, heat up some sesame oil and drizzle it over the cooked fished.

+1 -- this is my favorite way to prepare sea bass. For a change of pace, I sometimes add fermented black beans

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by intent

I just threw a piece of sea bass on top of some brown rice on the rice cooker. It was delicious, and surprisingly oily/***** as well. What can I add to make this an even more delicious simple meal?

How do I make it healthy/make it an everyday meal to cover all my bases?

That sounds absolutely revolting.

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by SField

That sounds absolutely revolting.

Brown Rice with a fish dish...you got to be kidding or a vegetarian....?

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by meister

Brown Rice with a fish dish...you got to be kidding or a vegetarian....?

No, I just never got the compulsion to cook things together like that, especially steaming.

 

[samblau]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

^ fishpens. yup, they are pretty much like a load of fish caged in a small area. and I'm not sure just how but I've read somewhere these fishpens cause damage to the surrounding environment.

Fish farming or aquaculture began in the Norwegian area, salmon mostly, and is as it sounds. A large enclosed area where far more fish than would normally exist in a given area are forced to live. Problems include 1. overfeeding that enables unwanted microorganisms and other pests to thrive off the excess (+ the type of feed i.e. farm raised salmon is bright pink as opposed to the much paler wild fish) 2. rapid spread of disease/fighting amongst the fish 3. de-oxygenation of the surrounding water from all the fish crap etc. that harms surrounding organisms and threatens biodiversity 4. if fish escape from the pen they can devastate local populations.

That said, Chilean Sea Bass or Patagonian Toothfish is delicious...but should be caught more responsibly. Many markets/restaurants sell lower quality fish as Chilean Sea Bass...its common with other fish to i.e. red snapper.

 

[intent]

Originally Posted by meister

Brown Rice with a fish dish...you got to be kidding or a vegetarian....?
I only had brown rice around, but it's not so bad since it's more chewy and you feel like you're having a more substantial meal. As for the fish on rice part, don't knock it until you've tried it. This could very well be my cheap home meal option from now on, so I have more money for other things.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by intent

I only had brown rice around, but it's not so bad since it's more chewy and you feel like you're having a more substantial meal.

As for the fish on rice part, don't knock it until you've tried it. This could very well be my cheap home meal option from now on, so I have more money for other things.

I don't know about cheap when real Chilean sea bass costs about $17/lb. You must be bigtimer.

 

[cheessus]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

I don't know about cheap when real Chilean sea bass costs about $17/lb. You must be bigtimer.

Some azn markets sell it for 9.99/lb on sale and 12.99/lb regularly. Right next to the live turtles. Still pretty bigtime.

 

[intent]

Originally Posted by cheessus

Some azn markets sell it for 9.99/lb on sale and 12.99/lb regularly. Right next to the live turtles. Still pretty bigtime.
I got it at Whole Foods for about $8/lb. Maybe it was on sale or not "real".

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by intent

I got it at Whole Foods for about $8/lb. Maybe it was on sale or not "real".

Good deal. I hope you stocked up and put a couple in the freezer.

 

[EdenResident]

How high is the mercury level in Chilean sea bass? I've seen conflicting reports. Regardless, it's one of the best tasting fish ever. I love grilling it with just garlic and sea salt.