The Caribbean’s Most Venemous Fish! Crazy Trinidad And Tobago Lionfish Hunting!
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My time in Tobago continued with one of the most fun and unique experiences I’ve ever had while traveling. Come with me as I enjoy Tobago seafood after hunting lionfish in the Caribbean Sea!
My friend Chef Jason Peru and I started our day in Pigeon Point on the Caribbean side of the island. We headed out from Pigeon Point Heritage Park and would head out on a boat and go spearfishing underwater!
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There’s a stand on the beach where the vendor sells beautiful conch shells of all different sizes. I bought three of them for my daughters and my niece for 120 TTD.
From there, we met up with our friends David and Dave. I couldn’t wait to get out on the boat and get in the water. I hadn’t gone spearfishing since I was a teenager!
They taught me how to load and use the speargun before we hopped on our boat, The Frontier 1. The sun was intense even though it was the morning. Always wear sunscreen!
Then, they served us some pigtail and cow heel soup. The cow heels are gelatinous and super tasty. It also contained large chunks of pumpkin and was almost like a gumbo. I loved it!
After eating, I put on my snorkel mask and hopped into the water and catching a lionfish! We got two lionfish as well as a third fish and then enjoyed some breadfruit chips back on the boat.
Then, we headed over to No Man’s Land, a peninsula that’s uninhabited. We could see people windsurfing. They also hold jazz music and fashion events there!
No Man’s Land is beautiful. It’s an empty island with a hut where they were barbecuing some chicken and corn, and also had some sweets including coconut fudge, peanut fudge, nut brittle, preserved red mango, tamarind balls, and more!
We bought some tamarind balls, peanut fudge, and nut brittle. Each cost 10 TTD, or roughly $1.50 USD per item. The peanut fudge was like a dense bar of peanut butter, while the tamarind balls were tart and very sugary!
The drumstick was coated in a sweet barbecue sauce. The meat fell right off the bone! Then, I watched our friend Dave clean and butcher the lionfish. He easily removed the scales using the back of a knife. He had to be careful because of the poisonous spines!
Lionfish are invasive in the waters around Tobago, so it’s allowed and encouraged to hunt them. He filleted one lionfish and left the other whole so we could grill it whole. We’d eat the filets raw with some lime!
It was just like sashimi! It was fresh but a little tough. I liked it a lot! Then, Jason began slicing a breadfruit and put some garlic and thyme inside the slits before placing it on the fire to roast.
He dipped the fish into the sea to salt it and then placed it on the grill. Then, they cut filets from the squirrel fish we’d caught. Jason and I ate everything on a large leaf!
We left just as more tourists were visiting. Jason, Candice and I had to dive back into the water! What an adventure!
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This man travelled to over 80 countries and he throughly enjoys every destination. But he seems most relaxed in Tobago. It's that island vibes man. This episode was epic. 🇹🇹🔥💯
@alieninthecaribbean
2 жыл бұрын
Tobago will have that effect on you.
@annachan4756
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Tobago.
@addzee9865
2 жыл бұрын
@@alieninthecaribbean honestly Tobago is literally the best place for peace
@daniajoseph3397
2 жыл бұрын
Yassssssss my island 🥰
@sunitafisher4758
2 жыл бұрын
🌸 I must admit my favourites are sister island Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 I love them 💖✨
Not to be biased but I was smiling the whole time, looking at this production. I have never seen Mr. David do a dance while eating in any other vid. I am so very happy he got to enjoy this amazing experience in T&T!
David, this really showcases the diversity and uniqueness of our twin island Republic. Both islands are very different, but also very similar. Our nation can teach the world a lot. Thanks for this epic series
He always remembers his family this series is great what a great way to start my week
I am proud to be a descendant of the beautiful twin island. It's the foods, sights, colors, beautiful people, just straight vibes!!!
A wonderful clip of Tobago island life, food, and friendly people. The only American who sports a TTFA shirt with pride. You are a true trini now
Tobago always beautiful with superb food,great people and clean and .. beautiful natural environment..love my beautiful country Trinidad and Tobago😍😍😍😍de best place on earth to live..!!! This was by far the best video. I absolutely loved it.😍🤩😍😍😍😍
I love my Trinidad and Tobago. Beautiful twin isles under the sun .
Being born in the Caribbean is the best. I love home.
Trinidad and Tobago Greatest Place On Earth
The cow heel soup looks bombbb
@Triniboy1969
2 жыл бұрын
And it mix with pigtail to 😋, I will have to try that one day
As a Trinidadian who has been commenting under many traveling KZread foodies to come try our amazing food and finally I can see it makes me really happy and so proud to see others enjoy our culture and greatness 🇹🇹💖😊
@Xmgnomnoms
2 жыл бұрын
I would like besteverfoodreview to come also.
@forever_empress_marie8967
2 жыл бұрын
@@Xmgnomnoms agreed ooooou he'd love it
Lion fish , taste so good and sweet . Try it once . Anyways Tobago 🇹🇹 is so beautiful . Love my country TT🇹🇹💯
@natashajames2644
2 жыл бұрын
What's the point of takeing that fat man all he doing is eating
Tobago is so beautiful 😍😍Thank you for this amazing content ❤❤
I love David's enthusiasm for everything...I am happy you are enjoying Trinidad and Tobago 🙏❤ 🇹🇹🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I like the fact that in every trini video u have on a different Soca warrior shirt 🔥🔥🇹🇹🇹🇹
Love seeing the beauty of our islands through someone else's eyes
Tamarind balls w plenty pepper, is my favorite since I was a child!
Another awesome experience. and you caught a lionfish....wow. the roasted breadfruit.preserves. pineapple real island happiness,friendly people everything beautiful. Your kids would love those shells. Thankyou David and as always stay safe on all your travels.
David your work ethic is unmatched 🙌 Thanks for your amazing videos cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 Definitely my favorite
Chef Jason we outside. This is what Tobago is all about. David I'm so happy you made that shot and got the fish. Tobago have my boys hooked on diving now. And double salute to one of our best if not the best vloger from Trinidad and Tobago Shinez story 30:38 always keeping it positive love in the house ❤ 🇹🇹.
I really think David turned islander . So happy for him enjoying his stay here. Also in Trindad we camp at beaches with our ring stoves or coal pot and make a cook. Tobago is more of a tourist island but Trinidad has many breath taking places as well . I hope you come back and see more of the gems Trinidad offers as well like how you had an authentic Tobago experience, you needed a better Trinidad one.
This series keeps getting better and better. Awesome content with lots of delicious foods of this multicultural country. I was so happy to see you swimming and enjoying the beautiful waters of Trinidad and Tobago❤
David enjoys everything. Love it.
Hi Dave 👋 ..the best man to take y'all out David!! keep doing what u do gr8 videos 🇹🇹🇹🇹👍😉
Excellent video. Looks like so much fun
Tobago...Paradise island..so beautiful👌👌
Great video. Thank Goodness David went to Tobago and got to eat creole foods that he was not exposed to in Trinidad. In trinidad we cook most of the same things every day. Except the Lion Fish
@lizabetx483
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your Simone! But it appears that the cowheel and pigtail soup and the sweets just appear in Tobago (only)! No mention of the African connection and the Afro-Caribbean innovations and creations.
This was another great episode David, glad you had fun in beautiful no man's land .
David i'm enjoying all of your wonderful videos
David so glad you came to beautiful Trinidad & Tobago. You're doing amazing!! Congratulations on 1 million subscribers!! I just mute when Jason talks, no one in Trinidad talks with the forceful accent he has going on there. Thank god for captions lol
Love your trini videos!! All those sweet treats are definitely all over the caribbean...grew up on those in Belize 🇧🇿 😋
I LOVE IT THE BEST BRO
This guy is a pro with lion fish. He is very causal with the poisonous stingers.
@daveelliott6272
2 жыл бұрын
tnks guys
Excellent video!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇹🇹🇹🇹
Irie, irie man! Lionfish didn't stand a chance against David's beginner's luck. That pineapple infused barbecue fish feast looked amazing. Island life 🏖
Beautiful Tobago beautiful people food snacks sites great job showcasing our beautiful twin isle
Chef Jason did a great job arranging your schedule, it seems so fulfilling. The only thing I think you hadn’t experienced yet was a hike to one of our famous waterfalls, it’s an amazing experience as well. Great videos. Keep up the good work.
@Triniboy1969
2 жыл бұрын
I saw a stort video of them on a hike two months ago, done know if we will see it in a up coming video
@jer6358
2 жыл бұрын
@@Triniboy1969 Good to know, thanks👍
Lovely Tobago. Fresh delicious food.
This was awesome, totally kool!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching David eat cowfoot soup. It was so heartwarming to see him enjoy it the way he was.
Wow wow beautiful island in the sun a paradise Trinidad and Tobago
Great job David. Best episode thus far. Love Tobago 🇹🇹
I love Tobago 🇹🇹 ❤
I bet David is never gonna want to leave Trinidad & Tobago now! LOL!😋😛
David how do you stay so fit eating and traveling so much?I’m jealous!
Our beautiful twin island republic..Excellent video david.amazing seafood dishes.simply mindblowing..❤
My lovely Tobago.I just love it.Glad you are getting to experience our beautiful island!
Fantastic!
Amazing ❤
Best episode yet!
Fry Breadfruit is my fav, hope you love it as much as I do.
I am SO VEX watching your videos! We usually go 2-3x a year and it's been too long😢. We will be there October. Looking forward to visiting a few places you mentioned
This is it. Yummy. Full support here 🇵🇭🇰🇼
Awesome video.....👍🏿🇹🇹
Love it David, and I like that Man you rolling with he is just awesome🌟
@daveelliott6272
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marlene
DAM JASON THE PARROT IS ALIVE TODAY!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😂
That looks so fun
Love watching all your video David u r amazing
Another amazing vlog - very impressive and guide is very knowledgeable 😍
@daveelliott6272
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lisa
Very informative thanks for taking us on your adventure trip I enjoy every moment watching ya'll fishing cooking trying all different kinda snacks, drinking coconut water, just to give you a heads up the coconut water as well the food inside is really healthy and good for your heart. Thanks for sharing
another amazing video :)... fresh sea food always tastes amazing...feeling hungry ,so are our cats :)...
I like the cow heel pigtail combo soup
Loved this
Beautiful Island 🏝
seems Like david spent three months in trinidad and ate at fifty different places
loved this video. showed a part of the carribean life i havent seen before
@Davidsbeenhere
2 жыл бұрын
yes sir!!
Saw a documentary on the lion fish in st lucia, didn't know we had them in Tobago. I would love to taste them, great video. Totally 😍 it
Beautiful video david
Bro you're always eating soooo good! I need to catch up!
Love it❤
You had fun at p point thats great be bless
Coming there soon
AWESOME!
SO GREAT!
You gotta come back here for Carnival bro............. then you'll be a certified Trini
Positive, Vibrant!, Fantastic Day! ...............ONE LOVE
Lovely footage and exploration of our twin island. Though I must make mention that we have nutcake here not peanut brittle. Call it by the names of the island so it remains unique to us. Even though it may be the same someplace else.
@patriciapeltier790
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one. Why doesn't Jason say the local names for the foods? It's cow heel, not cow foot. I never heard of nut brittle in Trinidad. I have always known it to be nut cake. Relax and just be local.
@aizesb2229
2 жыл бұрын
@@patriciapeltier790 the cardamom he said was in the sugar cake at the lookout made me cuss. (hiding my face) but yea i did.
@lizabetx483
2 жыл бұрын
@@aizesb2229 I think some foreigners will now believe that sugar cake is an East Indian Sweet!
@aizesb2229
2 жыл бұрын
@@lizabetx483 imagine that. Steups
Wow great see you soon guys
I know that 's the best place he even been 🇹🇹❤️
Great video! I enjoyed this video massively - naturally beautiful and a parting from all these East Indian cuisines which I love but they are all the same.
My Beautiful Twin Island. May GOD Bless it.
Greetings from India.
All the Islands are beautiful
🌸 my mom would make tamarind balls for me as well as coconut balls & coconut brittle 🥥🇹🇹 I ate red mango spicy packets like daily when I was younger lol. This video brings back such beautiful memories of our trips to Tobago
Like to see you enjoying the island life nice
The Lionfish is so Beautiful
Never actually had Lionfish, as we always thought they were poisonous, (in 🇰🇳). I guess now that they are such an invasive species, throughout the Caribbean, it is a good that we can actually cook and eat them. Just to mention one other thing, and that is, did you try breadfruit milkshake in T&T? Great Videos!!!
@S.T_the_Trini
2 жыл бұрын
They are poisonous but the poison is only in the spine.
@ellec1009
2 жыл бұрын
I just mentioned this to my brother and he said the same! Some part of this fish is poison
@alieninthecaribbean
2 жыл бұрын
The spines are poisonous but the flesh is actually safer to eat than fugu (puffer-fish). Light, flaky, delicate flesh and very delicious. Hunt them as much as you want and eat as many as you like. They are invasive and breed rapidly and completely disrupt reef eco-systems. We aren't even making a DENT in their numbers. So put them on your menu! In fact we should be doing more Bake & Lionfish than Bake & Shark because sharks are threatened right now.
Eating soup on a small boat. Lol... yall crazy
I would love to know how you stay so trim whilst constantly eating.
Next time you come to 🇹🇹 hit me up I'm a local chef in San Fernando awesome video!!!!
Lovely.
Nice video
Before you know it your 1 million subs will multiply multiple times over
David u need to try some oil down and breadfruit punch...
No known predator to the lionfish. They produce year round. A mature female can release 2 million eggs annually. Great video, cow heal soup, lionfish, roast breadfruit chips, barbecue chicken, pineapple salsa, coconut water, tamarind balls, nut brickette, peanut fudge. Piegon Point, lagoon, No Man's Land, Nylon Pool.
Love this series. You both come across as loved up man bros. Sorry over food. Keep it up.
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Tamarind balls is not specific to Tobago or Trinidad (where i grew up and had it) . I have friends from India, Belize and Mexico. They have Tamarind balls in their respective countries.
@lizabetx483
2 жыл бұрын
The Tamarind tree is native to Africa and was transferred to India and Mexico where it has been adopted into the cuisine for hundreds of years. Tamarind Balls are an Afro-Creole legacy sweet which are made throughout the Caribbean and Latin America/Central America by people of African descent.
@troyeustace1021
Жыл бұрын
Correct!
Haha. The lionfish