Then there’s its prolific ability to breed. Tropical creatures, their distribution continues to expand due to warming oceans. Without any natural predators, lionfish encounter few limitations in their adopted home. Some speculate that people have been dumping unwanted pet lionfish into natural ecosystems for at least 25 years. Beautifully ornate but with highly venomous spines, lionfish were kept in home aquariums. Originally from the Indo-Pacific, experts aren’t certain how they made it to the western Atlantic however humans were almost certainly responsible. Lionfish, colloquially termed the “turkeyfish”, are not only delicious (their meat boasts a buttery taste and flaky texture), but they also pose one of the greatest threats as an invasive species to the southeast coast of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, these dishes have fallen out of vogue since 1621, while others like corn and green beans have remained perennial favorites. If this sounds drastically unconventional, consider that the first pilgrims of Plymouth, Massachusetts partook in an impressive seafood medley as part of their inaugural dinner: lobster, eel, clams, mussels, and even the occasional fish pie. Now what if you swapped that bird out for something a little different: lionfish. With the holidays right around the corner, are you salivating over the thought of aromatic turkey and gravy yet? Thanksgiving is one of those uniquely American holidays – a time for thankful reflection and Olympic-style feasting.
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