Alright, alright, let’s talk about this shark steak thing, ya hear? I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I know a thing or two about food, and this shark thing, well, it’s somethin’ else.
First off, where you gonna find this shark meat? It ain’t like you walk into any ol’ store and they got it layin’ around. You gotta go to them special places, them seafood markets, the ones that sell all sorts of fishy stuff. They usually got the good stuff, the fresh stuff, and that’s where you might find your shark steak.
Now, they got all sorts of names for shark meat, I hear. They call it flake sometimes, or dogfish, or even grayfish. Don’t let that fool ya, it’s all shark, just different names for different kinds, I reckon. Sometimes they even use it in that fake crab stuff, you know, that surimi? Or in them fish and chips you get at the greasy spoon. Yep, sometimes that’s shark you’re eatin’!
Okay, so you found your shark steak. What now? Well, you gotta cook it, right? I ain’t gonna tell ya how to cook it fancy, I don’t know all them fancy recipes. But I can tell ya this: you gotta treat it right. It’s meat, just like any other meat, gotta make sure it’s cooked through so you don’t get sick, ya hear? And don’t overcook it neither, or it’ll be tough as shoe leather.
- Fry it up in a pan, that’s what I’d do. A little bit of oil, a little bit of salt and pepper, maybe some garlic if you like that kinda thing. Keep it simple, that’s my motto.
- Or you could grill it, if you got a grill. That smoky flavor, that’s somethin’ special. Just watch it close, so it don’t burn.
- Some folks bake it, I heard. Wrap it up in some foil with some veggies and stuff, throw it in the oven. That’s probably healthy, ain’t it? I ain’t much for healthy, but you do what you gotta do.
Now, there’s somethin’ you gotta know about shark meat, somethin’ important. They say it can have this stuff called mercury in it. I don’t know much about that science stuff, but they say it ain’t good for ya. So, you gotta be careful, ya hear? Don’t eat too much of it, and make sure you get it from a good place, a place you trust.
Buyin’ this shark steak ain’t always easy. You gotta look around. Sometimes them big stores, like the ones that deliver groceries to your house, sometimes they got it. But you gotta check online, see what they got. And sometimes, you just gotta go to that fish market I was talkin’ about. That’s the best place, I reckon.
And listen, if you got leftovers, you gotta freeze it right, or it’ll go bad. They say you gotta wrap it up tight, so the air don’t get to it. You can use that special freezer paper, or them plastic bags that zip up, or even just wrap it up in ice, they say. Me? I just shove it in a bag and hope for the best. But I ain’t sayin’ that’s the right way to do it!
So, that’s about all I know about shark steak. It ain’t your everyday meal, that’s for sure. But it’s somethin’ different, somethin’ to try if you’re feelin’ adventurous. Just remember what I told ya: find a good place to buy it, cook it right, don’t eat too much, and freeze it good if you got leftovers. And don’t be scared to try it, it might just surprise ya!
One more thing, some people they ask me if shark steak tastes like chicken. Well, let me tell ya, it don’t taste like no chicken I ever ate. It’s fishy, but not too fishy, and it’s got a kinda… meaty texture, if that makes sense. It’s hard to explain, ya just gotta try it for yourself, ya know?
Anyway, I hope that helps ya out. Now go on and get yourself some shark steak, if you’re brave enough. And don’t come cryin’ to me if you don’t like it, cause I told ya everything I know!
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