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Show OUTDOORS .June 1, 1990 2? Hilltop Times by Lt. Col. Rocky Raab Hilltop Times staff writer The. past few weeks, we've been talking mostly about fishing: "How to catch 'em" columns, as they're called. Inevitably, fish talk turns into fish cooking talk. And you've probably noticed how I keep mentioning how good a particular kind of fish is on the table. So some readers have asked how I fix fish so that it doesn't taste fishy. The answer to that is really two answers. First, If you don't like it fishy, don't let it spoil; and second, you should use a recipe and method that enhances the natural flavor of fish. You might think the first part doesn't apply to you. But if you routinely let several hours pass between landing a fish and getting it cleaned and frozen, believe me, you're eating partially spoiled fish. Fish flesh starts to spoil the instant the fish dies, and it spoils much faster than red meat. If your catch dies while trailing on a stringer or of a half lemon and salt and black pepper to taste. even resting in the cold water at the bottom of an Batter should be a bit thinner than pancake batter. ice chest, it will be less than flavorful when it's Chill this batter at least an hour until ice cold. cooked. And it's even worse if you don't thoroughly Heat peanut oil (no substitutes) until very hot. clean your fish until you get home. Thin batter if necessary. Dredge fillets through The best procedure is to immediately gut and gill batter and immediately slide into oil. Do not overcook; When fish is "potato chip" any fish you plan to keep and get it on ice. Not under ice but on it. The meltwater at the bottom of an brown, remove it to a heated platter. Hint: do up ice chest is no longer ice cold (isn't that obvious?) a handful of onion rings after the fish. and won't retard spoilage as well as good hard ice. But there are better ways to enj oy the real flavor Okay, let's say that you've cleaned and kept your of fish. For a big trout or salmon with one inch or catch as cold as possible. You get home or back to thicker fillets try this: camp and want fish for dinner. What are some good recipes? It may be a shock, but the tried and true RocExy's broilod fish fry isn't usually the best way to enjoy the real Place fillets skin side up on an oiled broiler pan flavor of fish. Still if you must, you must. Frying about four inches from the broiler. works better with sweet, dry fish like walleye or Broil 5 minutes per inch of thickness. how: Here's Mix one cup of plain, no-fcrappie. yogurt with one level of a mustard, pinch of dill, and a teaspoon dry fish of lemon juice. Rocky squeeze Turn the fish over carefully and broil 5 more Pour one can of warm beer and let it go flat. Mix flat beer with one cup of Bisquick, the juice minutes. trout at 's beer batter , June 13 Wednesday cl NJlxjHr wld Cr)c CDerr oj7 &rjoy Over glowing mesquite or charcoal spread a sheet of oiled foil. Punch a few holes in the foil to let juices through. Spread fillets on foil so they don't touch. Baste constantly with a mixture of regular Italian salad dressing with a pinch of dill added. e Turn fish when it turns from clear to and remove it the instant it begins to flake with a near-whit- fork. Serve all fish while piping hot. Keep fish on a heated platter in a warm oven if necessary while finishing other preparations. You can't improve on a crisp salad, French bread and a cold beverage as accompaniment. The first time you manage to fix fish with some wiggle still in it, you'll know how really delicious our bounty from the water can be. Examples: 2A VS. sirvgi CKy r-- z n mi 5 spd, great mileage, brand new 1075 4 cyl.. w v"x . MR 1990 FORD E$CORT V teg Yv I HAS NEW CARS FOR LESS THAN YOU THINK!! Male Dance Show V Rocky 's mosquito solmon mm mm m Y)o-- c Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the fish and return to broiler until the yogurt begins to bubble. Serve immediately. Or, for an outdoor experience you won't soon forget: II II AFTER REBATE 1990 FORD PROBE GL 4 cyl.. 5 spd, speed control, tilt, rear defrost, sporty, 3127 1 rifr . f rw. J II II AFTER REBATE i Ladies come and see... former Chippendales Tn' --rsrt "7yJ a 1988 Playgirl centerfold a model from GQ magazine a nationally ranked bodybuilder I 'ASiO ""Tjl 1990 FORD TAURUS I Auto, V6, fully loaded. GL, 1036 -- AFTER REBATE Featured on PM Magazine, Good Morning America, Phil Donahue, The Today Show. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE- -$ 1 0.00 V.I.P. SEATS AND $8.00 GENERAL ADMISSION Aff (MB 1500 MADDCI 7T J W. Riverdale Rd. 627-288- 0 For the Benefit of our Members " Ogden & Guests 1CC0 Xlo t.Zzln Lz'jtcn 77CV32GH Tit |