lionfish
noun
li·on·fish
ˈlī-ən-ˌfish 
: any of several scorpaenid fishes (genus Pterois) of the Indian Ocean and the tropical Pacific that are brilliantly striped and barred with elongated fins and venomous dorsal spines
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Some invasive species like snakehead, blue catfish, lionfish, and carp are delicious and can be enjoyed for dinner.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Aug. 2024
Their Quickfire is to pair lionfish, an invasive species in the Caribbean that local chefs like guest judge Helmi Smeulders are encouraged to use, with Dutch gouda.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2024
The divers travel about 30 miles offshore to get to reefs with the most explosive lionfish populations.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
After the quick cook, Dan’s lionfish tartare was the winning dish.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Aug. 2024
Their Quickfire is to pair lionfish, an invasive species in the Caribbean that local chefs like guest judge Helmi Smeulders are encouraged to use, with Dutch gouda.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2024
The divers travel about 30 miles offshore to get to reefs with the most explosive lionfish populations.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
After the quick cook, Dan’s lionfish tartare was the winning dish.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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“Lionfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lionfish. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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