How to: Smoked Fish Dip - Key West Kingfish
After finally catching a Kingfish, or at least watching Fred catch a Kingfish, I finally was able to make a classic Key West treat, Smoked Kingfish Dip. Since, Kingfish is an oily fish, often it is overlooked as a straight to the pan type fish. That oilyness however makes it great for smoking. The other popular fish is Amberjack. I started by fileting the Kingfish and leaving the skin on while cutting into manageable pieces. Those were placed in a basic "dry" brine consisting of equal parts salt and sugar. The salt pulls moisture out of the filet while the sugar gives it a slightly sweeter/molasses flavor. After brineing for 4-6 hours (overnight is fine) a lot of liquids is pulled from the filets. The filets are rinsed and patted down. In order to get that smokey flavor, it is very important to allow the filets to air dry for an hour or two to create a Pellicle, a shiny sticky layer caused by the bringing of proteins to the surface of the skin. This layer is what the smoke will attach to and give that rich smokey flavor. After starting the smoker, hard wood chips are soaked and placed on the coals creating a nice low heat smoke. Based on the cooking temperature will dictate the length of time the filets need to cook. Once completed, the filets skin are removed as well as any blood line meat. The filets can then be flaked into preferred size. For the dip, it can be as simple as some mayo, lemon, salt and pepper. For a more fancy mixture, a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise can be used, adding additional spices, vegetables, and hot sauce. Mix well by hand or in a food processor. Some prefer a smooth dip and some a more rough texture. Serve with some crackers for an amazing snack. The smoked filets can also be eaten plain, or the shredded pieces can be used by mixing with eggs for an amazing scrambled egg breakfast. It also makes a great salad topping. Enjoy.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 6'6" XXH Offshore Angler - Ocean Master Freestyle Jigging Trigger Rod, OM66XXHT, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 7 1/2 - 13 1/2oz, Power Extra Extra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
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