Set lining for burbot is a fun pastime in northern British Columbia, and something to look forward to every season....
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Mini Crispy Fish Bowls
24 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for brushing
1 cup flaked leftover cooked fish (any kind of red or white fleshed fish works great)
1/4 cup skinless, boneless minced smoked fish (salmon, trout, other)
3/4 cup softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon fresh minced dill
1 teaspoon Tabasco
3 minced green...
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The name burbot (scientifically known as Lota lota) comes from the Latin word barba, meaning beard which sums up the funny looking barbel, or "ugly mug whisker" as dad used to jokingly call it, that sits on the fish's chin.
When I was a kid,
First published in the July/Aug 2016 issue of BC Outdoors
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