Butterfish!

Just back off Independance and noticed that they serve Butterfish with no health warning. Butterfish, otherwise known as Escolar has known laxative effects insofar as its waxy oil is not digested by humans.

This first came to light personally on a previous cruise when I thought I had got some sort of bowel issue ( noticed by bright orange oily globules floating in the toilet) I though nothing more until it happened again after eating Butterfish again. This lead to some research where it is found to possible cause harsher side effects which could make some people quite ill.

Just wondering if any fellow cruisers have experienced this or have any more knowledge?

They offered the Butterfish on the Serenade and I had not heard of that type of fish before . I asked our head waiter and he kindly suggested it was very fishy tasting and suggested another option (they offer it in place of cod ) Just one more cutback from RCC . The staff is always so wonderful ? I just wish the line wasn't cutting back on so many other things.

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Not to worry, they are putting scrubbers on all the ships

bright orange oily globules floating in the toilet

I hate when that happens ! :eek:

Not to worry, they are putting scrubbers on all the ships

Awesome!

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FYI, butterfish does not taste "fishy" at all! I love escolar sashimi, but never have more than 2 pieces in a day, to avoid any "side effects".

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Escolar, may be the single tastiest fish of the seas ever. That said, it can cause, but does not always cause squirts that is oily and is disgusting. I have to say that i have never had better tasting fish, and more uncomfortable moments after in my life.

I am skeptical that they serve it on cruise ships.

JC

Butterfish Squirts - I have to remember that one when I can't think of a good trivia team name.

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Butterfish Squirts - I have to remember that one when I can't think of a good trivia team name.

 

 

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I saw that you had just posted on here which made me come back to this thread. So glad I did.:D

Looking forward to your next review.:)

Butterfish Squirts - I have to remember that one when I can't think of a good trivia team name.

I hope we can join you on that team.:)

Butterfish Squirts - I have to remember that one when I can't think of a good trivia team name.

 

 

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Another great name: Yesterday's Corn.

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They do for sure have escolar at the Japanese place on Harmony. I saw it on the sushi menu.

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Butterfish Squirts - I have to remember that one when I can't think of a good trivia team name.

 

 

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AKA B.S.:D:eek:

I just had someone come into my office to see what I was laughing so hard at .... thanks for that - I needed it this Monday morning. :D

Butterfish, otherwise known as Escolar has known laxative effects insofar as its waxy oil is not digested by humans.

According to the following information Escolar isn't actually butterfish but is often mislabelled as it as well as Oil Fish, White Tuna or Walu. This can be hazardous due to the potential health effects of escolar that true butterfish does not have.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escolar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromateidae

http://www.chowhound.com/post/warning-watch-butterfish-hawaiian-islands-595405

( noticed by bright orange oily globules floating in the toilet)

I could have gone all day without reading this.......

But thanks for the warning.

I just had someone come into my office to see what I was laughing so hard at .... thanks for that - I needed it this Monday morning. :D

I'm crying here.

When we've had "Butterfish" before in Hawaii or at Roy's Restaurants it wasn't a species of fish........It was a technique used to prepare the fish. I believe it was Cod.

DELICIOUS!

They offered the Butterfish on the Serenade and I had not heard of that type of fish before . I asked our head waiter and he kindly suggested it was very fishy tasting and suggested another option (they offer it in place of cod ) Just one more cutback from RCC . The staff is always so wonderful ? I just wish the line wasn't cutting back on so many other things.

 

 

 

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May not be a cut back. We (humans) have decimated the Cod fisheries and they have to find something to replace it. That is where Chilean Sea Bass started (otherwise known as Chilean tooth fish). We have decimated that fishery also so chefs are looking for the next fish to use (up).

I'm crying here.

Me too. This is too funny & gross at the same time - love it!!

Just spewed my coffee on the keyboard!

I wonder if it's possible to erase this thread out of my mind.

When we've had "Butterfish" before in Hawaii or at Roy's Restaurants it wasn't a species of fish........It was a technique used to prepare the fish. I believe it was Cod.

 

DELICIOUS!

Yes in Hawaii, butterfish can be a preparation or recipe to cook fish but else where in the world it is a class or species of fish. See

http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2010/1/12/butterfish_Hawaii_recipe

FYI, butterfish does not taste "fishy" at all! I love escolar sashimi, but never have more than 2 pieces in a day, to avoid any "side effects".

 

 

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Yep delicious. Often marketed as "White Tuna"

I've never had the digestion issues with it though :eek: :eek: