Flying Fish, Great Dish (Part 1: Introduction & Removing Filets)

Asian carp is an invasive fish species that has rapidly taken over ecosystems in parts of the Mississippi River and Missouri River regions. These fish (Asian carp consist of silver carp (or "flying fish") and bighead carp) have been voraciously consuming plankton, leaving less food for native fish; which has a negative impact on these environments. In addition, Asian carp have been causing harm to people by jumping into boats. What can humans do about this problem? We can catch them according to individual states' laws, thereby helping to deplete their staggering populations. But, its not only about solving problems; Asian carp are also an excellent fish to eat- offering large, low-fat, nutritious filets. This video provides background information about these fish and describes one of the first steps in the cleaning process- removing the filets. This segment is the first in a series of three that teach you how to turn flying fish into a great dish!

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[LcoolJfiveoh]

ive always wondered if they are tasty... well i guess they are more than welcome to jump into my boat now

[D SMith]

At the rate these fish are spawning/growing in number and size, why not have fishing tournaments with no size or number limits allowed and clean/donate to the hungry, food banks/shelters. With this fish being as plentiful and lean as said, its a good cheap food for EVERYONE to eat.

I personally have NOT tried it yet, but am more than willing should one land for Me.

[RLTraverse]

You'll love this. Carp Madness - Commercial Fishing Tournament

[dirtbikedemon199]

Never mind

[dirtbikedemon199]

Thats a big head carp, not a silver...

[Nolan Minor]

Instead of Obamacare, we need Obamacarp, a government funded program that catches/cleans/processes asian carp and gives it to the needy/hungry...xD

[Art Bosman]

. If they are smoked like makrel . Or canadian whitefish . or smoked salmon . then when eating . the bones would be very easy to remove . no cutting needed . just pull the meat apart . the bones show themselfs . Is that a good suggestion ?? art from holland

[Chris Brown]

We soak sardines in vinegar for 15 minutes to remove bones. Would this trick work on carp? 

[omi3100]

that my friend is an amazing idea!

[bluemoondiadochi]

i'm more worried about the actual taste of the meat - my friends and a vet from a common carp fish farm a say it's absolutely a horrendous fish, it stinks to High Heaven and is slimy. they consider it a waste fish and sell it for 20 cent per kilo to Gypsies.

[Nick Yip]

They're much better than grass carps... Don't stop trying them because of the name "carp"... btw, thanks for the video on how to do the preparation.

[hk021083]

it is cheap in US ?