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  • W wizardzz

    You probably don't live near a very fresh supply of seafood (I know whereabouts you reside, and I know Chicago isn't much better, except fresh fish does get flown into nice places here often). Anyways, to me, it sounds like a problem of freshness. See if you can find any local Tilapia farmers. I know of one NW of Chicago that uses a hydroponic farming + Tilapia farming in a symbiotic relationship. Just get fresh fish, and most good fresh fish does not taste fishy, except catfish I think.

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    lewax00
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    Very true, the fishy taste only shows up in less-fresh fish. I remember reading somewhere it has something to do with the break down of a protein that occurs in high concentration in fish because of something about the way their muscles work (it's present in non-fish too, just in low concentrations). I don't remember all the details, but basically the sooner you eat it the less fishy the fish will be.

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    • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

      You should try Tetraodontidae[^] :D I never have, but I'm vegetarian... Oh, and I don't want to die either :)

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      I wouldn't mind trying that at least once. There must be something to it with all the effort people are willing to put into the preparation to make it "safe" for consumption.

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      • L loctrice

        I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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        Slacker007
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        Because my mind is usually in the gutter, everything about this post reminded me of fish.

        "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
        "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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        • L loctrice

          I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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          Slacker007
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          Whiting is a cheap, poor man's fish. It is usually used at amusement parks and cheap reastaurants and street vendors. It's good but not that good. Talapia is very good, white, mild tasting fish. Talapia, has been growing in popularity in the last few years. Note: If the fish has a foul odor, than don't buy it or eat it...that simple.

          "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
          "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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            Whiting is a cheap, poor man's fish. It is usually used at amusement parks and cheap reastaurants and street vendors. It's good but not that good. Talapia is very good, white, mild tasting fish. Talapia, has been growing in popularity in the last few years. Note: If the fish has a foul odor, than don't buy it or eat it...that simple.

            "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
            "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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            loctrice
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            Slacker007 wrote:

            If the fish has a foul odor, than don't buy it or eat it

            All the bags of frozen fish fillets smell the same (kinda like plastic and/or ice).

            Slacker007 wrote:

            Haddock

            Based on what I've read recently, this is still called whiting pretty often.

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            • L loctrice

              Slacker007 wrote:

              If the fish has a foul odor, than don't buy it or eat it

              All the bags of frozen fish fillets smell the same (kinda like plastic and/or ice).

              Slacker007 wrote:

              Haddock

              Based on what I've read recently, this is still called whiting pretty often.

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              loctrice wrote:

              Based on what I've read recently, this is still called whiting pretty often.

              Just realized my mistake. I usually just call it Haddock and not whiting. You are right, Haddock AKA whiting. Talapia, is good as well as Chilean Sea Bass. I wouldn't buy my fish, frozen. Fresh is best, on ice. If you don't smell anything, then the fish is "most" likely fresh. :)

              "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
              "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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              • L loctrice

                I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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                wizardzz
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                This should help you find the fish: http://youtu.be/1Uvt83YWWWY[^]

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                  loctrice wrote:

                  Based on what I've read recently, this is still called whiting pretty often.

                  Just realized my mistake. I usually just call it Haddock and not whiting. You are right, Haddock AKA whiting. Talapia, is good as well as Chilean Sea Bass. I wouldn't buy my fish, frozen. Fresh is best, on ice. If you don't smell anything, then the fish is "most" likely fresh. :)

                  "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
                  "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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                  wizardzz
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                  He's a long way from any fresh fish aside from some farms. Tilapia is great, I cooked mine with lots of Cumin and Cheyenne, a little mustard powder.

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                  • W wizardzz

                    He's a long way from any fresh fish aside from some farms. Tilapia is great, I cooked mine with lots of Cumin and Cheyenne, a little mustard powder.

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                    Slacker007
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                    wizardzz wrote:

                    I cooked mine with lots of Cumin and Cheyenne, a little mustard powder.

                    Sounds real good. Like a rub. Nice.

                    "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
                    "No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011) "But you probably have the smoothest scrotum of any grown man" - Pete O'Hanlon (2012)

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                    • L loctrice

                      I was a vegetarian :D I am sticking with the meat because I feel amazing during workouts when I eat fish and/or chicken for lunch. Fish is very noticeable, more so than chicken. Pork and beef don't really have an impact at all for workouts, so I don't eat that stuff.

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                      I wouldn't know. I never workout :D

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                      • L lewax00

                        I wouldn't mind trying that at least once. There must be something to it with all the effort people are willing to put into the preparation to make it "safe" for consumption.

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                        Sander Rossel
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                        lewax00 wrote:

                        make it "safe" for consumption

                        There's still a few people who die from it every year. You could be one of them if you're unlucky :(

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                        • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                          lewax00 wrote:

                          make it "safe" for consumption

                          There's still a few people who die from it every year. You could be one of them if you're unlucky :(

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                          lewax00
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                          I could also be one of the unlucky few who gets killed by lightning, a car accident, or any number of things. Unless the numbers are significant I wouldn't worry myself with that. I'll die someday and there's not a thing I can do about it, might as well enjoy life.

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                          • L loctrice

                            I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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                            TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                            loctrice wrote:

                            whiting

                            I like halibut. Nice mild taste, usually not fishy tasting. I also like Salmon, but it must be fresh. Otherwise it's too strong and has a fishy taste.

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                            • W wizardzz

                              This should help you find the fish: http://youtu.be/1Uvt83YWWWY[^]

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                              TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                              :thumbsup: Shades of The Scarlet Pimpernel[^] "We seek him here, we seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven? — Is he in hell? That damned, elusive Pimpernel"

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                              • L lewax00

                                I could also be one of the unlucky few who gets killed by lightning, a car accident, or any number of things. Unless the numbers are significant I wouldn't worry myself with that. I'll die someday and there's not a thing I can do about it, might as well enjoy life.

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                                Sander Rossel
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                                lewax00 wrote:

                                might as well enjoy life

                                I'm not sure eating that one piece of fish really makes life that much more enjoyable... Other than that you're completely right of course :)

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                                • L loctrice

                                  I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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                                  Joe Woodbury
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                                  Why bother? I've never liked the smell of fish, though when I was young, I could eat truly fresh trout and some prepared tuna dishes. As I aged, my tolerance for fish drastically declined to the point where I could only eat halibut and some tuna dishes, though only about twice a year for each. The last time I had halibut almost two years ago, I almost couldn't finish it. I recently made a tuna based dish that I used to like, but could only eat a few bites.

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                                  • Sander RosselS Sander Rossel

                                    lewax00 wrote:

                                    might as well enjoy life

                                    I'm not sure eating that one piece of fish really makes life that much more enjoyable... Other than that you're completely right of course :)

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                                    Naerling wrote:

                                    I'm not sure eating that one piece of fish really makes life that much more enjoyable

                                    Maybe not that specifically, but I do enjoy trying new things as much as I can, the more things I get to experience before I die the better. I just try not to worry about every little thing that can go wrong in general. Which may cause some problems later on, but that's a problem for future me :-D (past and present mes are a jerks)

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                                    • L loctrice

                                      I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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                                      Pete OHanlon
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                                      That's why I try not to catch any when I'm out fishing. Spoils a good days drinking if you have to land the damn thing.

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                                      • L loctrice

                                        I'm not very good with fish. I don't really like them that much so far, but I've been tasting more of them to see what I do like. I've found that whiting is nice. I generally taste the same "tone" or mild flavor in all seafood I've tried, and it's what I don't like about it. Shrimp does not have this flavor either, but so far whiting is the only fish I've found that doesn't. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? What makes whiting different from the other fish?

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                                        Marbry Hardin
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                                        Any fish will be less fishy the fresher it is. But try swordfish, I'm not particularly fond of seafood and that's one of the more tolerable ones.

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