Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ up some California corbina. You know, that fish they pull outta the ocean? Yeah, that one. I ain’t no fancy chef, but I can make a tasty fish, that’s for sure. This ain’t gonna be no complicated stuff, just good ol’ home cookin’.
First off, you gotta get yourself some corbina. I hear tell you can catch ‘em right off the beach. Some folks say them sand crabs are the best bait. Little ones, or a few mediums, like the size of a pea, they say. Anyways, get your fish, that’s the first thing. Make sure it’s cleaned and all, you don’t want none of that fishy business inside.
Now, some folks like to bake it, some fry it, some even grill it. Me? I like to keep it simple. We gonna bake it, easy peasy. Let’s see, what you gonna need?
- A couple of them corbina fillets.
- A bit of that olive oil, the kind they sell at the store.
- Couple cloves of garlic, chopped up small.
- One lemon. You gonna use the juice and that scratchy stuff on the outside, the zest, they call it.
- And some fresh herbs, if you got ‘em. Thyme, they say, is good. But if you ain’t got none, don’t fret. It’ll still be alright.
Okay, so you got your stuff together? Good. Preheat your oven, you know, get it hot. I don’t know the exact temperature, just warm it up good, like you’re bakin’ a pie. Maybe 350 or somethin’. Take a pan, one of them baking ones, and put some of that olive oil in it. Just enough to coat the bottom, you don’t want it swimmin’ in oil.
Lay them fish fillets in the pan. Then, you take that chopped-up garlic and sprinkle it over the fish. Next, you get that lemon. Squeeze the juice all over the fish, and then take that scratchy stuff, the zest, and sprinkle that on top too. If you got those herbs, chop ‘em up and throw ‘em on there too. Don’t be shy with it, give it some flavor!
Now, you shove that pan in the oven. How long you gonna cook it? Well, that depends. You want it cooked through, but not dry. Maybe 15-20 minutes? I just poke it with a fork. If it flakes easy, it’s done. You know, comes apart nice and easy.
While that’s cookin’, maybe you can make some sides. Some rice, some potatoes, whatever you got in the garden. Or just some bread, that’s good too. I like to soak up the juices with a bit of bread. Yummy!
And that’s it, really. Take that fish out of the oven, let it sit for a minute, and then you eat it up. It’s a good fish, the corbina. Mild and tender, they say. I just say it tastes good. And it’s healthy for ya too, full of good stuff. They say it’s a “delicacy” from the Pacific Coast, but to me, it’s just good food.
Now, if you ain’t got no corbina, I reckon you can use this recipe for other fish too. Just make sure it’s a white fish, you know, not too oily. It ain’t rocket science, this cookin’ stuff. Just use your common sense, and you’ll be fine. And remember, don’t be afraid to experiment. Add some different spices, some vegetables, whatever you like. That’s the best way to learn, just tryin’ things out.
Oh, and one more thing about catchin’ them corbina. They say you gotta look for ‘em in the shallow water, along the sandy beaches. Sometimes you can even see their tails wiggling when they’re eatin’ in the shallows. Best time to go is when the tide is comin’ in, they say. But I ain’t much of a fisherwoman myself, I just like to eat ‘em! You can catch them in groups sometimes, and there ain’t no size limit on ‘em. So, you can keep whatever you catch, I guess.
So there you have it. My simple recipe for California corbina. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good and it’ll fill your belly. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it?
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