How to Clean and Cook a 300lb Grouper

In this episode of BlacktipH, we show you how to clean and cook a massive 300-pound Warsaw Grouper! My good friend Capt. Jason Boyll is one of the best in the world at cleaning Warsaw Groupers. We wrapped a giant rope through the mouth of the grouper and tied the other end of the rope to a tractor. We had to use the tractor in order to lift the fish out of the boat. This fish was so heavy, Jason had to fillet the fish while it was hanging. Each fillet weighed over 70 pounds! The meat was so white and flaky! After a half-hour cleaning this massive fish, we placed both fillets in the cooler and brought them home. Jason showed us his secret Warsaw recipe, and it was incredible! He used bread crumbs, pine nuts, and orzo to make this fish dish. The fish cooked in the oven for 15-minutes before Jason pulled it out of the oven. He sprinkled Romano cheese on top of the meat and left it to melt. It was some of the best deep-water grouper I've ever tasted, and we can wait to catch another one!
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[@johnnyholmes8840]

This is actually a great way to teach someone how to filet a fish. It is like using 10X magnification.

[@oceanwaves83]

They should have probably had a knife sharpening class halfway through lmao. Asking a lot from that blade

[@bannartis]

@@oceanwaves83 working in culinary doesn't even look like they started with a sharp knife

[@oceanwaves83]

@@bannartis yeah I've actually been really into sharpening for decades and I agree

[@zacheryzietlow2848]

he explained what he was doing wrong but we have to start somewhere. I just hate butchering such an old fish, at least give it the attention it deserves. Filet a trout if your going to do a how to.

[@oceanwaves83]

@@zacheryzietlow2848 it's not like a ton of people go offshore anyway. I say that grouper has had a long life and aided the grouper population more than his part, good catch and cook!

[@shanabananazzz6651]

Never been fishing... but look at me, addicted to this channel...

[@boncarteradventures6667]

You should go fishing bro, it's still fun even if you don't catch anything

[@shanabananazzz6651]

@@boncarteradventures6667 🤔 I will definitely give an update if I ever do..

[@boncarteradventures6667]

@@shanabananazzz6651 👍

[@FelixIsGood]

If you start fishing you are not only addicted to this channel afterwards.

[@breann7913]

Where do you live that you have never been fishing?

[@rovieriel621]

First time I clicked on something like this and it wasn’t photoshopped.

[@BeetBitch]

That's kinda why u can ONLY trust this channel in dish monster stuff

[@riyazahmed1521]

if you look closely it is photoshopped

[@azharazhari5779]

They caught it and didn't release it back. That's insane. Most of video I see they release it back. I was thinking it'll be a great meat to eat. This guys didn't waste their catch

[@wendddy5]

@@riyazahmed1521 no it isn't

[@wyattmeggs9933]

@@riyazahmed1521 yes but only brightened a little trick used by content creators to catch the eye

[@Luca-xv3oy]

Thank you so much I just caught a 300 pounder and really needed this vid

[@NorimichiTeves]

Good job bro

[@njd4291]

Where did you catch it? Please my son saw this video and now he won't stop asking me to take him to catch one. I reached out to this channel but they never responded to me.

[@Chid098]

@@njd4291 he was joking

[@Luca-xv3oy]

@@njd4291 it was a joke but if you want to catch them they like to hand around deep areas with stricter like sunken ships and docks but it will be unlikely that you or your son would be able to reel one in and I think there are very specific Laws on Warsaw grouper fishing so do your research

[@Luca-xv3oy]

@@NorimichiTeves man it’s a joke I didn’t actually catch one I’m saying that no one really needs this vid cause non of us are going to catch a 300 pound grouper

[@Grey14]

12:42 “it is good” Sad face while he eats it lol

[@DetailingJourney]

he regrets it 😁

[@samballesteros2822]

He looks hella hesitant to eat it again😂

[@mrnuthatch7004]

Because I'm going to catch a 300 pound grouper?? lol.

[@thedudefishing9609]

I had the exact same thought going through my head

[@brandonharrison6640]

I've caught a 400+pound grouper and im from the uk but I saved my money and my dream came true

[@nxteeee]

lmao deadass💀🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@brentvanwie1961]

Goliaths are protected but I caught a 400 lb off the skyway pier in tampa it's not that difficult they need to open a season for them but as of now you can't kill them

[@basedcarp]

@@brentvanwie1961 dont worry brother, goliaths have made a very strong comeback as they’ve been protected for 20+ years. they’re definitely gonna let you keep em in the near future. i’m from clearwater👍

[@studiosbonsoir]

I'm hearing "look at this, look at that meat dude," every 3 seconds

[@Jacob_Rady]

I've been waiting for this for at least 2 years when he made some of his first grouper videos. Amazing

[@christophermattheys6209]

i swear whenever josh eats he is 1 second from spitting it all out

[@extratenshi]

Yeah I had the feeling he didn’t enjoy it much.

[@SiestaSota]

Im your actual neighbor lol..... Let me know when to pick up my filets lol

[@BaileybirdGNO]

Just knock on the door

[@jb1684]

@@BaileybirdGNO 😂

[@legoatjagoat4691]

Break in to his house

[@workinprogress5821]

Awesome fishing , that looks delicious 👍🏾👍🏾

[@rickymarino1208]

Gropper is called "Hapuka" in nz Maori language. In the top shelf level of good eating fish. Meaty grouper steaks

[@stalker7892]

Having lived on the West coast, I've eaten all different kinds of fresh fish from all over the world and Grouper is my favorite. Nice!

[@chuengjen55660]

Grill with sate, it good make taste fish perfect

[@foxhound6364]

Insanely good cooking. That looks amazing.

[@BT_Spanky]

Great video! Crazy to think about how many people that one fish can feed. Depending on the dish you can even boil the bones for broth.

[@benbowles8003]

1 animal. 1 soul. Catch the fish that eats 100 souls a day. God says your ahead in saving souls. Preachers need to understand the importance of casting that net for bigger fishes.......Jesus understood...... Your welcome😁

[@gamingwithmatt3598]

And with all leftovers fritters or salads or croquettes.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

That carcass would make a lifetime of fish stock

[@penniewyatt9391]

Lots of meat left.

[@BT_Spanky]

Yep Hardly anything wasted. And even after boiling the scraps and picking the remaining meat bits from it, you can still use the rest as bait for other fish, alligators, shellfish or turtles.

[@involuntaryanalysis]

@Mel Hawk Yeah caramelize the bones. Maybe give some of the smaller bits of meat stripped from the carcass a light dredge in seasoned flour, and sauté in browned butter.

[@mattweber5242]

@@involuntaryanalysis leave some for the vultures for Pete's sakes. What's next cook the eyeballs and turn the intestines into spaghetti?

[@michaelalan6459]

@@mattweber5242 yes

[@KMartin1311]

I've had fried grouper before, and I absolutely loved it! Even with a regular sized filet, the meat chunks were huge! I hope I get to eat it again soon, it has been way too long.

[@Lespaul5697]

That’s why I love Florida fried grouper is the best

[@samballesteros2822]

Anything is good with a lot of lemon and hot sauce lol

[@missmarie_8790]

My mouth is watering! I’ve never tried grouper before, but I do love white fish, it’s so versatile. And as soon as you started roasting those pine nuts I was done!!! Seriously nothing is sexier than a man that knows how to cook, especially fish!!!

[@kingsaco]

Can someone please salute this guy? His imagines are never clickbait. 👏🏽

[@g5500rt]

what a great friendship chemistry between these two guys.

[@sjrlithics7524]

hey guys from London ...i gotta say my mouth just wont stop drooling i love fish so much and what Jason just prepared and cooked i could almost taste it here looked sooo good

[@andyperez4857]

What a huge fish, and a awesome recipe. Gotta love it.

[@EIhawk85]

That moment when they bring it out of the oven and it looks like a hot pocket. Lol!

[@juicy6971]

I didnt even know I was this early or did I need to know how to filet that big of a fish but here I am

[@clifflee5404]

Grouper tastes awesome too.... I appreciate it more now watching this video.

[@BlurredVisi0n]

Hell yeah, just watched the catch part and I was hoping you guys did this video! Unreal!!

[@John-yt5zr]

What a fish! And Jason seems to have done a phenomenal job preparing it, looks delicious.

[@alexklok8503]

His knife was waaaaay to flimsy and small

[@ILUVBAKKUA]

Actually the bigger and older the fish the tougher and less tender the meat will be. It looks nice on video but it won't be good eating.

[@jackieboy4244]

Next video: Using the biggest bait we have to catch our biggest fish yet!

[@jesuslovesyou1921]

Sounds awesome

[@ceoofyoutube3218]

already done, lol

[@robertlopez4857]

@@jesuslovesyou1921 pp

[@parkerkuntz7617]

Yep

[@JohnWickkkk]

@@jesuslovesyou1921 wat

[@scottnra]

Awesome job guys. That looks great.

[@hollyhughes5804]

Nothing like fresh grouper❤ Great video 💥

[@DoctorRadioactive]

I’ve literally been waiting for you to do this for the past 3 years I’ve been tuned in

[@maxmishuk7812]

You guys are so lucky that looks delicious and the fishing experience you guys get it is crazy

[@freedomredemption9929]

Guys that was just a awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

[@tomtiernan8134]

A Renaissance man is someone who can catch a 300 pound grouper, filet it and then cook a complete meal with it. Well done, gentlemen.

[@RichardLeslieWhereat]

A complete meal for an entire village.

[@lizmbrad]

I love the fact that y'all are doing a clean and cook on this big boy. I watched y'all struggle to get him on the boat and into a cooler. That was pure entertainment. Lol Please tell me you're going to cook the meeat in the head as well? The head has so much meat in it on a fish that size. Hell of a fillet for sure.

[@kimwinfrey1563]

I just made grouper fishsticks without coating.. in butter and made sandwiches with homemade tarter.. had to watch how u guys do it..was gonna eat with rice.. oh so satisfying.. looking forward to videos

[@abrahamkim1078]

That dish looked absolutely delicious. Great comfort food.

[@houliemon1315]

Glad to see you guys are going to eat it ! It sure cost a lot of money and time to go catch it ! Enjoy

[@kianarogers6642]

Whoever reads this hope you have a blessed day and year!

[@kylenbennett7631]

Thanks that made my day and god bless you

[@elicalvo3446]

I live in the middle of the texas desert and i still watched the whole thing.

[@dianequince8761]

Wow, great fish!!! ! And the final dish? Made me hungry!! I hope I get to try grouper one day. Thanks for the great video 👍👍👍

[@swampcabbage3239]

When someone hangs a fish for cleaning like a deer I have no choice but to click

[@lovealanya]

*Whoever is reading this, whatever you’re going through, everything will all be alright ❤️🙏* have a nice fish

[@Jan-fg6cy]

Hahahaha er hat recht

[@davidn2068]

Appreciate it, likewise

[@melynnmalek3531]

I have lose 1 person to covid

[@UhKimboze]

Yay thanks!

[@Haleync]

Thanks girl! You have a nice day!🙂🤗

[@christiansanchez1486]

That breaded grouper looked absolutely delicious

[@chuck197]

Looks pretty great guys!! Considering the size of that dinosaur. Never seen a fillet that big! Made me hungry!! Great Video!!!

[@danisahumanable]

That was one of the coolest things on youtube I've ever watched. I've always wanted to see a giant grouper cleaned.

[@broekerfamily6669]

My dream is to catch a small grouper one day. Absolutely awesome and love your videos❤️

[@camdaily8883]

Sick video loved it as always

[@Sploogee]

Dope ass video. Love how you catch and cook. Thanks for showing us the gross ass details of what it’s like to be a badass fisherman 🤙🏻

[@_DlME]

The filets reminded me of spoonbill. Gonna definetly try it one day.

[@ynech]

Nice video. An exellent rcipe for cooking fish. Bravo.

[@kevinmorley8423]

That meat looks nice and that fish was massive Well done blacktipH and his friend

[@salturcios5191]

It’s for entertainment my boi

[@corneliushairston4949]

Grouper is some of the best tasting fish i ever had.

[@carlosluisliquiros8218]

Yes

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Fantastic video guys. Thank you!

[@MrCcking]

I’ve been wanting to see a grouper this big in a catch and cook for like 2 years

[@magnumarrowarchery155]

A big grouper like that is on my bucket list. Great video 💪🏽🇺🇸

[@hardtarget2359]

Mine too brother, mine too!!!!

[@rayquaza8347]

Same

[@top_G_82]

Gosh that dish looks so tasty, Grouper is my favorite fish to eat.

[@Dbrockjohnson]

So glad to know this, cause I plan on catching one for super!

[@Kelvinjh0419]

Him: Largest grouper catch and cook. Asian countries: Am I a joke to you?

[@vuphuong86]

Totally a joke. The fish could be way much better if there was an Asian chef there.

[@troym891]

@@vuphuong86 such a weird comment

[@richardp.228]

@@troym891 yes, but he aint lying!

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

@@richardp.228 for the most part. Im asian and half my relatives cant cook at all, let alone a fish of this magnitude.

[@sportsfreak2251]

I'll remember this for the next time I catch a 300 pound grouper 😄

[@kianward5999]

that looks tops guys my mouth is watering looking at this bro

[@zackkasey]

Cleaning it over a storm drain grate...😂😂. Ive been cleaning all my 300lb groupers wrong this whole time..😂😂. Nice catch buddy!

[@surfdetective]

Been waiting for this one.....

[@amyrichard3203]

I wonder how old that Warsaw grouper was. They could send the ear stone (otolith) to a biologist to find out. They're much more rare than they used to be, the daily bag limit is now one fish per boat.

[@boazts9688]

Wow, that's an incredible fish there.

[@anthonysmith4346]

Thanks yea I’m thinking about catching a 300 pound grouper tomorrow great vid!😄

[@johnmartin4332]

I love grouper cheeks from the Old Fish House in Grant Florida!!!!

[@chasehartman9386]

How many of us are watching because we’re interested not because we’re ever gonna do this in our lives

[@mikejones1890]

I'm actually in the ocean now grouper on the line trying ti figure out how to fillet him.

[@pumkinbreath]

Nice to see that fishery open again. Wish I could enjoy a small chunk

[@vrod1a]

One of the best tasting fish 👍

[@MohamedMohamed-dt5sw]

Love this channel

[@kingofmonsters2063]

I showed this to my pet croodile... He's running to your location

[@alv1n.320]

“Croodile”

[@WOLF77552]

Run

[@joepvanrosmalen5981]

Nice video man! Could you perhaps sent the Otoliths out for research to determine how old the fish is? That would be a sick addition to the videos!

[@johnnyjustice3350]

That’s a big giant fish 🐠 great job 👏

[@anthonylott2047]

Nice video 📹 of the huge fish 🐟.

[@extratenshi]

The cheeks man, the cheeks! They’re one of the best parts of the fish!

[@scottrobinson5287]

I hope they grabbed em

[@nileperch1069]

How can you not take the cheeks !!!!!!!!!!?????????😳what a waste 😠

[@dylan14201]

And the collar 😑

[@fz1000red]

Cheeks are great for folks who know to take them off too. Fish cheeks come easily off the gillplates and depending on the fish can be even better than the filets. My Korean buddy also invites the family over and roasts whole heads from bluefin tuna. Another one of his restaurants serves tuna collars. He takes the bony structure behind the gills off in one piece, salts them and places the big A frame looking structure upright in a scorching hot roaster. Afterwards everyone gets chopsticks and we gather around the perfectly roasted tuna collars to attack them all at once. Great food, good family fun!

[@scottloar]

Exactly! You waste the best part of the fish by neglecting the head for common fillets. Fish head curry.

[@maxmishuk7812]

DAMN 60-65 Lbs FILET, That is fricking crazy

[@gabrielmorath6252]

The fillet is bigger than my personal best fish which was like a 20 lb dolphin fish or mahi mahi

[@matthewstevinson3981]

My pb is a 4 pound catfish. Only been fishing saltwater once and caught nothing.

[@rickysaucedo9255]

@@gabrielmorath6252 that’s still a nice mahi mahi!

[@aeis3007]

@@gabrielmorath6252 bigfest fish we ate that I caught was a 50 lbs wahoo. I did get a 14 foot tiger shark up to the boat but then it snapped the leader (granted we were going to cut it at that point)

[@jeffprenoveau4841]

That makes me hungry! Nice video.

[@AtlsCollegePark]

FINALLY!!! somebody caught something amazing and did an actual video of it, showing it's legit, not no fake ass photoshopped pic, SALUTE!!!

[@BeetBitch]

The ppl in the background r soooo confused 😂 They're like having a nice walk then they see a fish bigger than a full grown man

[@kjay1072003]

Need to see a video on the bone mount!!!

[@RickeyFlame]

I’ve never been fishing or hunting , hell never even been camping . But I find myself addicted to watching these videos 🤣

[@anonymous108]

Natural craving for nature, go try fishing man!

[@nivasantos7653]

This entire beauty fish can be eaten. And, of course, you guys know that. Delicious recipes can be done with the head, organs and even the backbone. Greetings, from Brazil.

[@TheFishingExpat]

The largest catch and cook on KZbin, ok but I’m planning on doing a big wels catchfish catch and cook this year..should give you a decent run for your money

[@SaikoSoda]

It literally won't since the record wels is 300 lbs...

[@TheFishingExpat]

@@SaikoSoda by weight you’re correct, but length I think I have an argument

[@bradycorum2468]

He said grouper not fish

[@geraldfellers5348]

I'm SURE its preference, BUUUUT. I can't, kill my fish taste with ( cheese). To me it takes away the game taste. Other then that. WAYYYYY thumbs up on the cut and cook. Thank you guys. As always, KEEP UP THE VIDS. Total bad ass!!!!!!

[@denigong9708]

Parm cheese won't take the taste away from that fish at all. Parm is salty and just rich but not to rich.. I personally don't care for Romano cheese but parm is hands down my favorite with blue cheese coming in at a very close 2nd. The fillets are so thick, that amount of cheese is like a pinch on a cut of meat that size. It would still have the salt water g and taste for sure

[@muthlong6397]

Thanks for video.

[@rarnold3401]

WOW IM SUBSCRIBING HELL YEAH LOVE THE VIDEO

[@ReelFloridaFishingChannel]

That’s a lot of freakin meat!!! Feed so many people with that.

[@NoApologis]

. My jx.. Mk kk n you

[@136outdoors]

ikr it amazing

[@136outdoors]

@@shawnboodhoo2667 :|

[@moshereitberger]

@@shawnboodhoo2667 😂😂😂😂

[@seekthelighttruth3207]

Just imagine a shark eating one whole and full for days

[@fz1000red]

First time I've heard of a brooder sized grouper being harvested from the sea and processed for human consumption. All my prior knowledge consists of black & white photos of them from a century ago and longer, when some of the open oceans largest products were tilled into farming soils. It's a great way to boost soil nutrient content, but failing to eat what we catch is just dumb. My only concern with eating larger fish is from past experiences. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the age, species or size of the fish, but there isn't much more stomach turning than finding those stiff but thin, neatly coiled worms in a fresh filet or after cooking.

[@dragonnan2725]

I've had that same recipe with halibut. It's delicious!

[@turkeyzaid]

Nice video thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@unidentifieduser1890]

I was checking out a sport fish museum in destin, fl and the guide there had a friend who was a dive welder and claimed to have been swallowed up to his waist by a big warsaw

[@df-sway7274]

That’s a good story to tell their grandchildren

[@ragangilreath345]

I love destin!

[@edcohen1980]

Italian cooking 101 - you never put cheese on a fish dish - EVER! I also have my grandmothers voice telling me not to wear hats at the dinner table :)

[@Jons_broken_toe]

Jason's a nice guy

[@AirgunEvolution]

That looks so good, im sure you can make that with other fish too.

[@levibruce8322]

Legend has it “dude” is still looking at the meat.

[@somedude2468]

You called?

[@gillythekidd]

This helped with my depression

[@GibsonTick]

People say a fish that big is inedible for the same reason they say big moose and big bucks taste bad..... Jealousy! They can't find such amazing specimens themselves! Great work guys, I only hope I get to taste something that amazing one day!

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Guys I just finished eating and you're making me hungry again that's a huge fish the way you cook it gotta be tasty

[@chuengjen55660]

No! The best way to cooking big fish is grill in fire with sate or chilli salt soup!! Cuisine thailand and viet nam

[@PlainStraightShooter]

Amazing fish. Comes from so deep that the true history is still speechless in areas of the life. I would figure the depth of living would actually make it a very clean meat ?? What a beast, great job on the whole event.

[@vicbanks9079]

Love to see the grouper landing hard to believe. How long did it take to boat? Seems too much flavoring masks the awesome natural flavors. Slow smoke roast it on the grill with e.v.o.o., lemon, herbs, salt and pepper. Let the fish shine through. Awesome experience.

[@prd3574]

Imagine driving along that road and you just catch a glimpse of someone cutting up a man sized fish dangling off a tractor 😂😂

[@drlolable]

that looks like a fantastic meal! makes me wanna renew my fishing license