Amberjack fish

[Lisa0825]

I had this in Mexico, and it was FABULOUS! Very mild, about midway between meaty and flaky; perfect for the grill. I want to try making it here, but don't see it listed on the fish market lists. Is this a hard to get fish? Does it go by other names? What other fish would be similar to it?

Muchas gracias!

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

1. if you google using "amberjack fish substitutions"

you'll get quite a few hits. Also, if you google "amberjack fish other names" you'll get even more sites. I got a site that said it's also called "Amberfish, AJ, Coronado & Cavilia". Are any of these fish available? Maybe in Texas they call it something other than amberjack.

All say that pompano can be substituted. I have no idea if pompano is available in Texas.

sorry I wasn't more help.

best

[mike_c]

2. I used to catch amberjack on fishing trips of the GA coast...

...but I don't recall ever seeing it in stores. It was a prized catch-- very good on the grill.

on edit: oops, meant to reply to the OP.

[Lisa0825]

3. Yes, it was fantastic grilled!

That's why I want to find it. My best friend's husband loves to grill, so we have dinner parties there a lot, and I want to bring it!:-)

[babylonsister]

5. Have you tried redfish, Lisa? It's great on the grill;

we've used the blackened redfish seasoning and a cast iron frying pan, which has to be 'really' hot. Also, years ago we used to stuff it with crab meat. Ummm-ummm-good!

[Lisa0825]

6. no, I haven't!

If I can't find ambehack, maybe we'll try that!:-)

[Lisa0825]

4. LOL! why didn't I think of that?!

I spent 30 minutes googling, and it didn't occur to me to google the word "substitutions!" thanks!:-)

[yellowdogintexas]

7. Central Market occasionally has amberjack. I had it in a hole in the wall

cafe in Matagorda, Texas. It was delicious.