Originally Posted By: cohoangler
Also, I always smoke the collars. Does anyone do anything else with them? I’ve never tried grilling the collars, but with more meat on them, it might be worth a try.




Cook up the collars any way you would any other piece of the fish. My favorite is a simple seasoning of salt MSG and cracked pepper.... rubbed with a little EVOO after sitting at least 15-20 minutes to let the salt penetrate a bit. Into the broiler for 5-7 minutes depending on the size of the collar.

If you're a marinade kinda guy, try this....

Kind of just whip it up in what feels like appropriate Ornamental proportions… into a ZipLock bag and rotate/massage periodically over the next 12-24 hrs.

Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce
Brown sugar or honey
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Fresh ground pepper
MSG
Minced garlic
Minced ginger
Minced green onion (white bottoms) save the fine green tops for garnish after cooking

Once cured, this would also make a great smoked product with an Ornamental flair. Light rinse, air dry, and smoke to your preference
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