Making MULLET DELICIOUS! Spearfishing catch & cook tacos

[@UKSpearo]

I have been eating mullet in fajitas for a while now and it is by far my favourite way to enjoy mullet. I am definitely going to try your precise recipe for them. Awesome video dude, I'd score your avocado 9/10. 👍

[@FreeDiver736MH]

Hey bro watching you here in the Marshall Islands, count me in as one of your miles away buddies in diving, dive safe brotha.

[@petedevon]

Love mullet Dan. Usually do them really simple seasoned and baked in the oven with a squeeze of lemon when done.But definitely going to give this a go as I can't help salivating. Looks delicious

[@fridge.4834]

A little late to the party here, but what a great idea to use lemonade in the batter! I always do a beer batter when I fry my fish, but I think you’ve just changed my tune. Thanks Dan!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate! I think the sugar helps crisp things up a bit.

[@axelherrera8447]

Great vid Daniel and tacos look good! Going to try that fish batter recipe on the local species here in Southern California. I also recommend lightly toasting the tortilla on a hot skillet for a couple minutes. If you do it right, you can get the tortilla to soften up for wrapping while also adding a crunch to the exterior! Make sure to flip over to other side every 10-20 seconds depending on how hot the skillet is.

[@TheOutdoor_Guy]

Quality recipe Dan. Looked very tasty, I will have to give this one a go. Great work as usual 👍

[@DanielMann]

Thanks mate, cracking lobster from the weekend!

[@davidheyes4771]

Hey Daniel, nice catch, my favourite part after catching is cooking, I'm saving this video of yours as I'm going to try your recipe, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@DanielMann]

Thanks David, you won’t be disappointed!

[@rickydean8379]

Watching from France (PAYÉ BASQUE) just found your videos the last couple of days.. Loving it. It's so cool you don't discriminate over fish, it's been my way of spearfishing for the last 12 years, well done. And I will try your recipe, yum!

[@Pandabrah_D]

The Mann is back with some kickass fishing and a bomb recipe! Never heard of grapefruit guac before, but sounds and looks delicious in that fish taco. Love your videos man!

[@DanielMann]

Red grapefruit is my favourite citrus to eat. Can't get enough of them so thought why not put them in guacamole.

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

We had turbo mullet over the last few days... I do curry wraps...

[@roomfm6152]

Love the video, I'm going to try this recipe soon. I went for a short dive around the older burnt down pier a few weeks ago. It was great fun and of course the one time I don't bring a Spear Gun all the fish are out to say hello. I also spoke to another spearo I met diving that area, who had apparently shot a cod which I was surprised about.

[@Juiced2528]

Nan loved the pan fried in butter, salt, pepper and a dash of lemon.

[@sandon4447]

Awesome to see you back at the vids man! I'm actually just about to start up my own channel so love seeing you doing this so well, you're a great example!

[@antonchigurh3226]

Mullet are a delicious species of fish! (Especially like Red Mullet.) Great end-of-summer dive!

[@waterboyzz924]

Chef Daniel 👨‍🍳 awesome job

[@qazyuiop]

Been watching since day one in Brighton, love your content mate keep it up Dan, all the best from Melbourne, Go Dees!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks for the continued support mate!

[@Timbuctoo]

Summer already over. Time flies by. Nice video again Dan!!

[@caynpulbrook1243]

Iv trued a couple of the recipes and they have all turned out to be my favourite dishes. These are good types of clips

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Cayn!

[@anthonytipping9322]

Couldn't find any mullet so had to use dirty old coral trout but it seemed to work alright another great video dan nice recipe .

[@karlstokes874]

Sounds good. Gonna try this before the mullet dissapear. Thanks for sharing Dman!

[@heinrichwesson]

Such a unique recipe for each of the parts that make up the tacos, looks flippin delicious! I'll have to give that guacamole recipe a try.

[@DanielMann]

It’s all super simple stuff but comes together beautifully.

[@mountainconstructions]

Been going nuts on the fish tacos lately But yours are next level.... respect.

[@DanielMann]

They look good but very simple to do. Can knock them up in 20 minutes if you don’t have too many margaritas!

[@antonchigurh3226]

Mullet is/are delicious! Hope you’ll post more Catch & Cook videos from Portugal !! 🇵🇹

[@DanielMann]

They are coming 💪

[@drewkaluskimanalive.7057]

Great cook up mate😍it’s why we all go diving, I’m doing something similar myself atm, you beat me to it 🤦‍♂️I was at Brighton pier quite a few yrs ago now but loved every minute of it😎

[@ForeverWild]

I dig the vid bruv and also the different angles are sick! Im definitely going to put some of these shots in my next video cheers from Perth!

[@apadventure]

Lovely Video again Dan, I used to eat Grey Mullet all the time when I lived in Gibraltar. Would go and fish for them with my dad so it's nice to see that someone else also enjoys these fish, as I think they are highly underrated 👍

[@DanielMann]

Absolutely underrated.

[@pescatoreinapnea]

I have been there one time for a sales training course. I had never the minimal idea to enter in such a water , hehehehe! Very coraugeos from your side!

[@manfio22]

Hey Danny, if you scrub the sand, the mullets will go crazy arround you. Thx for the recipe, friday night will never be the same again.. Aiii Caramba

[@yoanbichet]

Gday mate. I just purchased a couple of innegra fin blades by DiveR. I was wondering if you may have some experiences to share for drilling it properly and secure the holes as I am planning to fit it into my Mares Razor foot pocket. Thanks again for your videos, I keep watching it in loops, specially during lockdowns. Cheers

[@gregd8880]

Your filming and editing of the diving is awesome 👏

[@jazzd2k]

never listen to what people call trash fish, you have to prepare them right! Great video again 😊

[@ricoconnor3351]

In Florida mullets are caught by the dozens with a cast net, usually for bait. I’m in Canada catching nothing at the moment. Perspective is a M.F. Always nice to see your vids, best regards m8

[@BashaarO.Tarabay]

Great Stuff Daniel, your content is always the right amount of everything! its time you go full time here on youtube!

[@uzairali8333]

What an amazing last shot that was!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Uzair, I was well pleased with that.

[@LiftingWAlex]

I've been waiting on this upload. It's amazing. Thank you Dan

[@arunasv.5359]

mullet is verry good fish to eat.. i just finished last peace of smoked bass and mullet.. verry firm meat.

[@Sail2spear]

Mullet are surprisingly great , just discovered this recently after spearing some of islands here in Qld , all the oils make it 👌

[@DanielMann]

Absolutely, well worth trying something different to coral trout after coral trout.

[@Sail2spear]

@@DanielMann absolutely , wet mammal is doing a real cool bunch of videos down south called undesirables , worth a watch if you haven’t already

[@topdarts6015]

I shot a mullet a couple of days ago and then watched this vid . Tacos were awesome 👌🏼🌮 nice one pal . I’ve subscribed

[@DanielMann]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it and the mullet.

[@lightningstrike6]

Ive found if you marinade the mullet in buttermilk and some mustard it removes the fishy taste from mullet. Great vid as always!

[@1stElement]

Another wicked video - I learn so much from watching your vids! Thanks Daniel!

[@deroffi1572]

I shot my first "real" fish today, a gold mullet. Before that, I picked only easy targets like octopus and flatfish. As soon as I had finished diving, I looked if you had a video on mullets. I absolutely love your content!

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Der, well done on the mullet.

[@deroffi1572]

@@DanielMann Thanks mate!

[@Jacedives]

Looks fantastic! Might have to give that batter a try!

[@DanielMann]

The ritz crackers definitely add something to it!

[@mateog962]

Awesome 👌. Been a while since I've gotten a notification from your channel. Wasn't disappointed.

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@bobbyburns7165]

shot a nice mullet yesterday, know how Im cooking it now!

[@mariocinque8588]

Good catch and good recipe. Ciao Daniel.

[@rcb1991]

Dan the Mann!

[@thebrothersharrison4458]

That looks absolutely fantastic Dan!!

[@Blackfish46]

Bloody Yum there Dan. Great recipe.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Gordon, hope you’re not going too insane!

[@Blackfish46]

@@DanielMann Yeah Dan, bit of a buggar not being able to get in the water as the Crays have shown up and the people who live in the right areas can go and get them. I suppose that's a first world problem, I cant complain as my health is all good.

[@aaronsun1659]

i like your video quality mate, liked and subscribed 👍 keep them coming !

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Aaron!

[@lewisburbidge1839]

Great video Dan Im from Brighton and these vids really inspire me to give spearfishing ago next season 🔥

[@jaketuaputa9571]

Thank you for making me hungry love the recipe simple and quick bro ❤️❤️❤️🐟🤿

[@DanielMann]

The best recipes are 👌

[@jaketuaputa9571]

@@DanielMann avacado with orange recipes love it

[@DanielMann]

Grapefruit 👌

[@DontStopBrent]

Dan, try cooking the tortilla in a splash of olive oil in a skillet. Sooo much better. Cook it thoroughly.

[@marcsayegh2329]

Eyyyy another vid to watch pre classes

[@ArPãoePeixe]

Always perfect Editions and Nice video 🐟🎯🧜🏼‍♂️🎥👏🏼🤙🏼✌🏼 Hello fron Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Andy-Aims]

Those tacos looked delicious.

[@DanielMann]

Can confirm, they were.

[@TheNatureboy421]

Great Video Dan! I am a new subscriber and your videos are so nice to watch! Great quality!! Fish Onnn

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Saju, welcome to the channel!

[@stevenharding385]

Great video as always 👊🏼

[@mokugongoku2789]

Those tacos look amazing!

[@DanielMann]

Simple to do as well 👌

[@kookvision9295]

Another great video. Tacos look tasty, will give them a punt👌

[@hafimartinsdottir6930]

Great episode as always, love the recipe - can't wait to try it!

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Hâfi!

[@johnnyesleo]

Nice to see you back again bro! 👌🏽🤌🏽🐟 Here the mullets are just delicious, we used to eat them at breakfast, boiled with just salt and boiled cassava. Or fried, they tastes good but better when are in season that are fatty. Nice video as always Daniel!

[@samboothroyd9472]

Man I miss shooting these guys! Really tasty fish

[@DanielMann]

Good fun to shoot as well when they are shoaling.

[@matteoehrhart]

More vids PLEASE ! Content and editing are awesome ! Greatings from Corsica 🤙 Come dive around here, you will have your dentex !

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Matteo!

[@KansasCowpoke]

Just got forced into quarentine because I got covid at uni, i needed this

[@DanielMann]

Keep well, I had covid this year and it totally sucks.

[@cosimocecchi4038]

I simply bake mine with a tiny bit of butter on top salt and black pepper, and put it in a taco with sour cream, fresh avocado, tomato, onion and red cabbage. healthy and delicious you should try that. Altough the mullet i catch might have a much lighter flavor because of the location in the Mediterranean

[@DanielMann]

I had a mullet from the Mediterranean I brought back from a trip once. Tasted like bass.

[@griffintaylor8882]

I’ve never tried guac with grapefruit b4 hmm. I’ll have to try that out I guess

[@stephenparker5634]

Mullet are Fantastic Eating, glad to see you championing them. I've been Oven cooking and BBQing them for years but never fish Taco..ing them, so will try. Please a question, why remove the red meat? Once again excellent video, thanks

[@DanielMann]

Hi Stephen, I find the red meat has a very strong flavour which I don’t like that much. It also doesn’t freeze very well.

[@stephenparker5634]

@@DanielMann Thanks for that, I will cut that bit off on the next Mullet I put in the freezer, that's if I can find any to shoot, I have had nothing but Bass this year and I'm missing a good Mullet!

[@CameronSmithDiving]

That batter looks pretty interesting. Am keen to give it a crack this (Aussie) summer. The temptation of a margarita pairing is quite high!

[@DanielMann]

Give me a margarita and I’m down for just about anything!

[@HudsonMangum01]

Love the video as always. Also am totally diggin the way you said “Cayenne”. Ill be saying it that way from now on. 😂 🍻

[@jysonkarshagen3174]

Definitely going to target some mullet the next time I go diving👌😎

[@MYLabatt50]

Love your video's :) keep them coming enjoyed the cooking part as well :)

[@DanielMann]

Cheers!

[@RCLoversan]

I was exactly on that spot at the beginning of September (with my son). Regrettably, water was murky and visibility was less than 1 meter. I've been in the water for 2h and half, hoping to have a better visibility, with no luck. Next week temperatures look ok. If you are planning to go there again and you'd like to share the travel expenses and a fish and chips at Captains, you'll be more than welcome. I live in London.

[@DanielMann]

This was the 1st of September actually. Visibility is very dependant on the tides & prevailing winds for the days prior to diving. It doesn’t get clean that often but always a fun dive.

[@kevinmycoo1924]

This is one channel yoy could learn something and most of all have a laugh too..nice one Mann btw i see a new dive computer😁😎💪

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, my faithful cressi gave up the ghost and I’ve now got a Suunto D4i

[@BLT1538]

I know what I'm doing on Friday!!

[@manonavision1013]

Great video, Daniel! Amazing job on the color grading, especially! Do you mind me asking if you're using DaVinci Resolve?

[@DanielMann]

I use it sometimes for specific projects. I rushed this video out all through premiere pro but normally I do my underwater footage in Resolve.

[@manonavision1013]

@@DanielMann thanks for the answer really appreciated. Always a pleasure to watch your new uploads 🙂

[@spearfishingwithvassan2622]

Great video 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Protoman888]

Brighton was lookin good that day- how deep was the water that you were after the fish in? Seemed pretty shallow?

[@DanielMann]

Only 6-8m. You don’t need to dive deep there nor can you actually.

[@dhickman9879]

Great video….keep em coming. Since you don’t have shark issues there, do you ever chum to get the fish gathered close for spearing? We chum in the florida keys a bit before going in, it helps draw in the groupers. But unfortunately we also get sharks…..be safe!

[@DanielMann]

I've never found chum to be that effective in the UK. Very limited species here.

[@charlesslwilson]

Hi - we caught Pollock on the weekend (line caught I’m afraid) but how would you cook it please? Currently in the freezer whole…..minus guts Cheers

[@DanielMann]

Fillet & bone, cook skin side down in butter on a medium heat until 90% cooked, turn pan off and flip for the last 10%. Prepare a beurre blanc sauce, to lash on top along with some steamed greens & mashed potatoes.

[@charlesslwilson]

@@DanielMann splendid thank you

[@jar3157]

that was awesome..brother

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@madclips902]

Quality video

[@jamesbowring9346]

Feels like ages since your last vid. I’ll def give it a go!

[@williamlarkin1503]

Nice.👌

[@OmniAtlantic]

You are a legendary. 🐟🍪🍸

[@bushmanbrothers]

Hi tried your taco delight yesterday evening with a Bass caught from Brighton pier from an October dive.It was delicious will try it with a mullet next time.Thanks for the tops tips and great channel. If you are ever down this way do drop a line if you want a dive buddy. I'm also a Southern hemisphere transplant but from South Africa... Keep up the diving stoke.

[@DanielMann]

Great to hear you enjoyed it mate!

[@jeremyyoung7187]

I've only ever had mullet as Bokom in SA, have you had it? It is an acquired taste, some find if really nasty.

[@jhunverlinescanela8190]

Hey bro Dan, I'm always watching your video's new or old. Especially we same hobby as a spearman I really like your episode bro, hopefully someday will you help me as a professional spearman, God bless you always bro where ever you are.

[@IHunterX-]

Epic legend

[@tonguzija5897]

I dont know if you have those in UK but there is another species of mullet that has a golden dot on their head. You can find them here in the mediterranean. And they are much more deliciouse then the other ones.

[@DanielMann]

Yes we have the Liza aurata but I haven't noticed much difference between them and the thick lipped or thin lipped mullets.

[@tonguzija5897]

@@DanielMann Try putting them on the grill or if they are a little bit smaller fry them in the pan, trust me thats the best way to eat small fish but the best fish for that are red mullets. I dont know how you exactly fry them but its so deliciouse.

[@tonguzija5897]

@@DanielMann There is also that part of the mullet when you are cleaning it you see that black skin inside try taking that of because they taste much better without it. Its more often to apear in mullets that live on sand and feed on it.

[@depredadoremperador1682]

delicious danny !!

[@Josh_wenig_Licht]

Looks great! Why don't you gut and scale the fish at the beach?

[@DanielMann]

No need to scale or gut them if filleting. I fillet over the gut cavity and skin them.

[@Josh_wenig_Licht]

@@DanielMann awesome! I need to learn that

[@bizzybugseverywhere7801]

do you rekon they are the same as the mullet in aus ? ive only ever used them for bait. top vid as always , cheers from cronulla

[@DanielMann]

Similar for sure. Give them a go for eating.

[@brunomendes7365]

I do it in the oven , with a bed of onions & garlic , couple of bay leaves, olive oil, white wine and tomato sauce 👌👌👌👌

[@DanielMann]

Whole or just the fillets??

[@brunomendes7365]

@@DanielMann head off ,scaled and gutted ,try it , i rather have it in the oven then sea bass , add some semi boiled potatoes into the tray around the mullet before the oven time , then everything in the oven to cook ;) 👌👌

[@brunomendes7365]

@@DanielMann just a quick tip make sure that black part of the belly or most of it its cleaned ,has it gives a bit of bitterness 🙂 sea salt and pepper at taste 🙂

[@vosskrylov4033]

When you dive down do you hold some air in your mouth to get a pinch of "Frog Breathing"? aka Glossopharyngeal breathing. I've always wondered this when watching people who dive down with a snorkel for long periods.

[@lauraura2709]

Nope, I think freedivers use it tho but it is dangerous as lungs will expand and it could cause some damage when ascending. I personally never force breathing when going deep.

[@philipbohi983]

First thing, make it a habit to remove your snorkel from your mouth on or before descent (research the many reasons why if you don’t know). Some spearos “pack” their lungs like you mentioned, either using the tongue like a piston with face down and snorkel in the mouth, while others will breathe up on their back like a competition freediver. I don’t do either because it’s uncomfortable (until I get down to the fourth or fifth equalization). But I will grab an extra mouthful at the tuck to push in on the drop to replace the air used to compensate my mask. In freediving there is virtually no risk of lung damage on a typical ascent due to expanding air since a) you’re coming up with LESS than what you took down (unlike Scuba), because you use and lose some of your air to equalize your sinuses and mask; but mostly b) as you ascend it’s super easy to release a little if you want. I personally like to swim up with some bubbles, so as I get shallower and start to feel the lung expansion I blow a little bit of air. Oh, on the “remove the snorkel” thing…you’ll find lots and lots of info on the dangers, but for me it’s just easier to equalize since I use Frenzel and it requires some weird facial movements and sounds (for me anyways, I’ve videoed myself doing it and it’s like a Jim Carrey impersonation😆). Another thing is that the bubbles can spook the fish - I once was shallow (maybe 35-40’) and lining up a shot on a big mutton snapper when I turned my head a bit and a few bubbles went “blurble blurble blibble” from the snorkel still in my mouth and the damn thing instantly turned away to angle I couldn’t shoot. My buddy watched it happen, and gave me a huge load of grief. Then he went and shot the fish. Lesson learned.

[@scottpoole4067]

Your videos always make my day!! How much on average do you reckon it would take to start spearfishing?

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Scott. You could easily get setup with basic kit for £300-500 I’d say.

[@scottpoole4067]

Ah not too bad actually, might have to cut down on the margaritas though!

[@todorstoev8576]

Daniel, how do you keep your weight vest tight and in one place? Do you somehow attach it to your belt? Thanks!

[@DanielMann]

I make sure I buy the right size and also an elastic cord on the back that ticks under the weight belt.

[@marcioschmidt3417]

I missed this vid so much since I can't go spreafisching anymore.... Keep going that shit💪

[@SaltyRob]

Gotta get those sliders bro

[@marin7615]

Mullet in the Adriatic, not a bad meat, a little chewy, depends on the taste, in any case far better than farmed fish, I catch them if they are big every time there is not much else around.

[@askarielad]

Hey Dan - I’m curious about those tall structures appearing in the background of the amusement park, about maybe 10km off-shore - do you have any idea what they are ? Awesome vid as always btw, and these tacos looks DELICIOUS 🤤 👌🏼

[@DanielMann]

That’s the offshore wind farm.

[@askarielad]

@@DanielMann coolio 😎