Grilled Rockfish Tacos

[akjeff]

Love rockfish tacos! They had fresh fillets at the grocery store, so that was dinner. A few minutes per side, as hot as the MAK would run. Cotija cheese, avocado, pickled onion & jalapeño, cilantro, sour cream and lime.

 

[jcam222]

Yep sign me up. Haven't had rockfish but love fish tacos.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Love fish tacos and those look amazing! Never had rockfish, how is it in comparison to cod?!

 

[akjeff]

Love fish tacos and those look amazing! Never had rockfish, how is it in comparison to cod?!

It's at the top of the list for us, as far as fresh fish goes, along with ling cod. Regular cod, like you would normally find at the grocery store, makes a damn good taco as well, as does halibut. Rockfish and ling cod, don't freeze worth a darn, but when fresh, there's none better IMO.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

It's at the top of the list for us, as far as fresh fish goes, along with ling cod. Regular cod, like you would normally find at the grocery store, makes a damn good taco as well, as does halibut. Rockfish and ling cod, don't freeze worth a darn, but when fresh, there's none better IMO.

Great to know and thanks for the explanation! Again, those tacos I’d stand in line for!

 

[mneeley490]

I see rockfish at my local Costco all the time, and I've been sorely tempted. But of course they are Costco-sized packages and I live alone, and as you say, it doesn't freeze well. Next to ling cod, it's my favorite for fish & chips.

 

[forktender]

Love fish tacos and those look amazing! Never had rockfish, how is it in comparison to cod?!

Many rockfish are called rock cod, unless the OP is calling rockfish/striped/ bass, depending on which coast he is posting from.

Rockfish on the east coast is our west coast striped bass.

These are some of our West Coast rockfish, they are all very mild, flaky, white flesh, delicious, cod-like fish.

 

[kilo charlie]

Dang those tacos look amazing!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Many rockfish are called rock cod, unless the OP is calling rockfish/striped/ bass, depending on which coast he is posting from.

Rockfish on the east coast is our west coast striped bass.

These are some of our West Coast rockfish, they are all very mild, flaky, white flesh, delicious, cod-like fish.

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Great info, thanks Dan!

 

[sandyut]

OMG those look great! Nice work for sure!

 

[akjeff]

I see rockfish at my local Costco all the time, and I've been sorely tempted. But of course they are Costco-sized packages and I live alone, and as you say, it doesn't freeze well. Next to ling cod, it's my favorite for fish & chips.

They do make awesome fish & chips! Ceviche, as well.

 

[akjeff]

Many rockfish are called rock cod, unless the OP is calling rockfish/striped/ bass, depending on which coast he is posting from.

Rockfish on the east coast is our west coast striped bass.

These are some of our West Coast rockfish, they are all very mild, flaky, white flesh, delicious, cod-like fish.

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These are the common rockfish we have here.

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[Rafter H BBQ]

They do make awesome fish & chips! Ceviche, as well.

Can you expand on ceviche? I am very much intrigued!

 

[forktender]

They do make awesome fish & chips! Ceviche, as well.

I thought that I posted this, you taco's look absolutely Kill'er!!!

 

[forktender]

I won't do rockfish ceviche, unless the fish has been frozen for a while.
Way to many parasites in bottom dewling rock fish.
But once it's been forzen for a few days/weeks, Im completely down.
Much like how good sushi places handle their fish. Freeze, and then it's good to go .

 

[akjeff]

Can you expand on ceviche? I am very much intrigued!

A favorite of ours. The fish is basically "cooked"/denatured with citrus juice, primarily lime. Here's a good recipe to start with, and tweak it to your liking. We like avocado in it.

Amazing Ceviche Recipe from Our Trophy Lodge Chef - Alaskan Fishing Adventures

Thousands of people from all over the world flock to Alaska every summer for fresh air, beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation and world class fishing.

alaskanfishing.com

 

[akjeff]

I won't do rockfish ceviche, unless the fish has been frozen for a while.
Way to many parasites in bottom dewling rock fish.
But once it's been forzen for a few days/weeks, Im completely down.
Much like how good sushi places handle their fish. Freeze, and then it's good to go .

So far, we've been lucky for 40+ years! Our "rockfish" aren't really bottom dwellers. Mid water fish, around rock outcroppings.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

I love fish tacos! Thanks for reminding me that it’s time to make some!

 

[indaswamp]

Can you expand on ceviche? I am very much intrigued!

Here's mine...
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/smoked-veggie-and-snapper-ceviche.300062/

 

[forktender]

So far, we've been lucky for 40+ years! Our "rockfish" aren't really bottom dwellers. Mid water fish, around rock outcroppings.

You have indeed been lucky.
I won't chance it, my family has been in the fishing industry on the commercial fishing side the fishmongering side, and restaurant owner side for over 150 yrs. I don't eat any fish raw without freezing.

All rockfish are considered bottom fish.
(not talking about the east coast rockfish/ Striped bass)