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Mr. NiceGuy · 10-06-2024, 05:07 PM

What's the best way to cook Sheephead?

I was fishing at the bottom about 90' deep over a rockpile and caught a beautiful colorful adult Sheephead (about 20") on a dropper rig with fresh frozen clams. I threw it on my barbecue whole, which was probably a mistake. Because of the thick and thin body shape, some parts were not cooked enough while other thinner parts were almost overcooked. Maybe it is better to fillet first? Or maybe baking in the oven would be more even than the barbecue?

10-06-2024, 05:07 PM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	What's the best way to cook Sheephead? I was fishing at the bottom about 90' deep over a rockpile and caught a beautiful colorful adult Sheephead (about 20") on a dropper rig with fresh frozen clams. I threw it on my barbecue whole, which was probably a mistake. Because of the thick and thin body shape, some parts were not cooked enough while other thinner parts were almost overcooked. Maybe it is better to fillet first? Or maybe baking in the oven would be more even than the barbecue? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 10-06-2024 at 05:20 PM.