Queenfish are good eating when fresh and best thrown on the old barbie or hot plate. They do not however handle the freezing process and if not able to be eaten on the day of capture should be released.

Is Queenfish good eating?

The flesh is rather dry to eat. With their firm flesh and good flavour, queenfishes lend themselves to a wide range of cooking methods including grilling, poaching, shallow frying and baking. Queenfish can be baked whole, or the fillets pan-fried or poached.

What does giant trevally taste like?

So what does Giant Trevally taste like? Giant Trevally taste similar to other saltwater gamefish: they have dense and meaty, pink steaks with a mild flavor. The flavor of the fish does vary from location to location and even fish to fish.