04-06-2004, 05:05 AM
Bob,
I have tried to cook the same squid you are talking about twice. Both times it was not good in my opinion. Very salty with an amonia smell and taste.
The first time it was squid that a freind gave me from San Carlos mex. and I blamed him for not cleaning it properly.
The second time was squid that I caught, cleaned, and put on ice in a manner of minutes. I might sound crazy but, it burned my hands alittle as I cleanned it. I thought that was very strange. Kind of like jelly fish. I even soaked it in water and a little baking soda over night before I fryed it. Still that amonia smell and flavor? I am in the same boat as you, I have more in my frezzer and don't want to waste it but I think it is bait now.
I have eaten squid in Loreto Mex. that was just grilled and it was great! I did recently talk to a guy that grew up in Mexico and he said that the big squid is no good no matter how you cook it. So, I don't know. Mybe someone out there can help? All I can do is share your experience.
It is very good for bait!!
Robert
I have tried to cook the same squid you are talking about twice. Both times it was not good in my opinion. Very salty with an amonia smell and taste.
The first time it was squid that a freind gave me from San Carlos mex. and I blamed him for not cleaning it properly.
The second time was squid that I caught, cleaned, and put on ice in a manner of minutes. I might sound crazy but, it burned my hands alittle as I cleanned it. I thought that was very strange. Kind of like jelly fish. I even soaked it in water and a little baking soda over night before I fryed it. Still that amonia smell and flavor? I am in the same boat as you, I have more in my frezzer and don't want to waste it but I think it is bait now.
I have eaten squid in Loreto Mex. that was just grilled and it was great! I did recently talk to a guy that grew up in Mexico and he said that the big squid is no good no matter how you cook it. So, I don't know. Mybe someone out there can help? All I can do is share your experience.
It is very good for bait!!
Robert