Jew and Mangrove Jack as a feed

[Dibbs]

Hey guys,

Still haven't caught either of the above fish yet, and it's def not from trying; but just wandering how they go as a feed? And what you guys do with them? I'm keen to get my hands on both sometime soon.

[51MPL]

Always heard jacks are awsome to eat but i have too much respect for them.. that and i've only caught a little 30cm model.

[tiotony]

Jacks are my favourite fish to eat, would rather a jack than even a coral trout or red emperor any day. I like to bake them whole.

I have only caught 5 legal jew in my entire life, have kept two (both were around 15kg black jew), and it was so long ago I can't even remember what they tasted like!

[keen_as]

Jacks are AMAZING to eat, I've only ever landed 2, let 1 go kept the other for a feed.

Lets say a 47-50cm fish will feed a family of 4 nicely.

I did it thi style, full fish, cavity stuffed with fresh corriander, grated ginger, fresh diced chilli, pinch of salt,tiny pinch of palm sugar, squeeze of fresh lime juice, then score the outter sides of the fish and squeeze a bit of lime juice on to it. then place limce slices along body, wrap in foil and place on moderate heat on bbq (hood down prefered) for about 20 mins, (may take longer or less keep an eye on it) the lime juice will start the cooking process due to citric acid.

Warning: you will want more...

[Guest]

Jacks are AMAZING to eat, I've only ever landed 2, let 1 go kept the other for a feed.

Lets say a 47-50cm fish will feed a family of 4 nicely.

I did it thi style, full fish, cavity stuffed with fresh corriander, grated ginger, fresh diced chilli, pinch of salt,tiny pinch of palm sugar, squeeze of fresh lime juice, then score the outter sides of the fish and squeeze a bit of lime juice on to it. then place limce slices along body, wrap in foil and place on moderate heat on bbq (hood down prefered) for about 20 mins, (may take longer or less keep an eye on it) the lime juice will start the cooking process due to citric acid.

Warning: you will want more...

Yes Bill is Jack MAD...Jack this Jack that

[chaujern]

Haven't caught a mangrove jack so I wouldn't be able to say.

Jewie as a feed, awesome. No fishy smell. Think you could even say you'd smell fresh cut grass when you land one

[tugger]

2 top nosh fish would throw either species as quick as i could into the esky in a ice slurry then fillet at home thinning any thicker peices out mmmmm

[Guest]

Never tried to eat Jacks/Jews but its on my to do list

I have heard that Jacks are a great eating fish

[qbkami]

=.= Keen As i just finished eating out and came back with a full stomach... after reading that my mouth started to water gee thanks! ahahah

[Malcolm]

If I ever catch a legal Jack or Jew I'll let you know

[keen_as]

=.= Keen As i just finished eating out and came back with a full stomach... after reading that my mouth started to water gee thanks! ahahah

No probs mate, here to help. :whistle:

[keen_as]

Jacks are AMAZING to eat, I've only ever landed 2, let 1 go kept the other for a feed.

Lets say a 47-50cm fish will feed a family of 4 nicely.

I did it thi style, full fish, cavity stuffed with fresh corriander, grated ginger, fresh diced chilli, pinch of salt,tiny pinch of palm sugar, squeeze of fresh lime juice, then score the outter sides of the fish and squeeze a bit of lime juice on to it. then place limce slices along body, wrap in foil and place on moderate heat on bbq (hood down prefered) for about 20 mins, (may take longer or less keep an eye on it) the lime juice will start the cooking process due to citric acid.

Warning: you will want more...

Oh I forgot one thing... Serve with a crisp fresh salad.

[Guest]

Jacks are AMAZING to eat, I've only ever landed 2, let 1 go kept the other for a feed.

Lets say a 47-50cm fish will feed a family of 4 nicely.

I did it thi style, full fish, cavity stuffed with fresh corriander, grated ginger, fresh diced chilli, pinch of salt,tiny pinch of palm sugar, squeeze of fresh lime juice, then score the outter sides of the fish and squeeze a bit of lime juice on to it. then place limce slices along body, wrap in foil and place on moderate heat on bbq (hood down prefered) for about 20 mins, (may take longer or less keep an eye on it) the lime juice will start the cooking process due to citric acid.

Warning: you will want more...

Oh I forgot one thing... Serve with a crisp fresh salad.

yummmmmm ur making me hungry now :dry:

[HiRAEdd]

I'll second what has already been said. Both Jacks and Jews are awesome eating fish. Given the choice, I'm not sure which I'd take, they're both that good!

[madmullet]

jacks are rated highley by me and jew very poorly

i bake my jack hole. white wine, garlic and freshly squeezed orand and orange rind and cover it with orange slices. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i need to catch me a feed now